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How to Turn off All Models of the Apple TV

How do you turn off a box with no buttons on it?

By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 11, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Devices Apple TV Roku Chromecast Fire TV

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With the remote: Hold down the Home button and click Sleep. Press any button on the remote to wake it up again.From the Settings app: Scroll down and click Sleep Now. Press any button on the remote to wake it up again.Set an auto-sleep timer: Go to Settings > General > Sleep After, and choose a period of inactivity before the device goes to sleep. This article explains how to turn off an Apple TV, even though the device has no power button. Instructions apply primarily to 4th-generation and newer Apple TVs, but the process is similar for all models.

How to Turn off the Apple TV With the Remote

You have two options for turning off an Apple TV: using the remote and using on-screen commands. Hold down the Home button on the Apple TV remote. A menu appears on the screen. In tvOS 13 and later, the menu slides out from the right side of the screen. In earlier versions, options appear in the center. For early models of the hardware, hold down the Play/Pause button until Apple TV goes to sleep. The following instructions don't apply. Click Sleep. Press any button on the Apple TV remote to wake up the device again. Lifewire / Theresa Chiechi

How to Turn off Apple TV With On-Screen Commands

You can also put your Apple TV to sleep from the Settings app. Here's how. Open the Settings app. Scroll down to Sleep Now at the bottom of the menu and click it to put Apple TV to sleep. In first- and second-generation Apple TVs, this option is called Standby. Press any button on the remote to wake the device back up.

How to Change Apple TV Auto-Sleep Settings

In addition to manually turning off the Apple TV, you can also set an option that controls when the device automatically goes to sleep after a period of inactivity. To change this setting: Launch the Settings app. Select General. Select Sleep After. Choose how quickly you want the Apple TV to go to sleep after being inactive: Never, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 5 hours, or 10 hours. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn Off Your Apple TV How to Turn Off Every Model of the iPod nano How to Turn Off Subtitles on Netflix How to Pair an Apple TV Remote How to Turn Off an iPhone XR How to Turn Off Auto Brightness in Windows How to Turn Down the Volume on Apple TV How to Fix It When an Apple TV Remote Isn't Working How to Connect an Apple TV to Wi-Fi Without a Remote How to Set up the Apple TV With Your iPhone Here's How to Fix An iPhone That Won't Turn Off How to Turn On and Turn Off Disney Plus Subtitles How to Restart an iPhone (All Models) How to Change Language on Apple TV How to Wake Up a Computer From Sleep How to Turn iPad On and Off (Every Model) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies