Over the years, from the prehistoric ages to this contemporary dispensation, technology has continued to devise means by which humans can do things in less-effortful and more convenient ways. Even when technology makes a breakthrough invention to make things easier, it does not stop there but continues to develop more means to make such invention more convenient and efficient. This has been the case in the development of the Apple TV sleep timer to make the experience and operation of Apple TV an easy and efficient one. This unique feature of Apple Tv, which we have come to understand to be posing some difficult challenges to some people on what it’s all about and how it is used, is what we will be carefully discussing in this writeup.
What is Apple TV Sleep Timer?
It is a software program that enables a user to determine the time his/her Apple TV micro-console (decoder) goes off after some duration of inactiveness. It serves as a timer for the user in some calculated or predicted uncertain situations like; sleeping off, staying long while attending to sudden urgency, forgetting to turn the system off while leaving the home, etc by switching off the gadget itself after the set duration of inactivity.
What is Apple TV?
Before taking you into the procedures that are taken to control it, it is worthy to understand what Apple TV means for the sake of those that are not familiar.
Apple TV is an electronic multimedia playing device that is produced and distributed by Apple Inc. The appliance which was assembled by Foxconn and Pegatron for Apple Inc. was first released on January 9, 2007, and since then has continued to evolve into many series. Its latest version, which runs on 4k of the 2nd generation digital quality display, was released on May 21, 2021. The device is HDMI enabled, which makes it possible to play received media data like audio and videos to other external displays like a television set or projector set of an enhanced-definition or high-definition widescreen.
How To Set Your Apple TV Sleep Timer?
Now, if you have been having some issues with how to set your timer on your TV, pay utmost attention as you read through this.
There are three ways to set your sleep timer on your Apple TV. They include;
1. Automatic setup
2. Manual control
3. Siri Remote setup
1. Automatic Setup
If you want your Apple TV to switch off automatically after some time of no activity, follow these steps.
● Tap the Settings app.
● Go to the ‘General’ option.
● Click the ‘Sleep After’ option. Here, different options will pop up showing different time ranges to be selected.
● Select from Never, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, one hour, five hours, and more. ● Click your best choice among the ranges and it automatically activates and works after such time when your system is inactive.
2. Manual Control
An automatic timer is not the only option. When you know you are truly done using your Apple TV, you can switch it to sleep mode manually. Here, two simple steps are taken. ● Firstly, go to the Settings app and click it to see your options.
● Select the ‘Sleep Now’ option and your Apple TV goes to sleep immediately.
3. Siri Remote Setup
Siri is a special intelligence iOS app that was first released around February 2010 and later bought and incorporated into iPhone by Apple Inc. to increase the thrills in their virtual experiences.
If you want your Siri Remote to control the time your Apple TV switches off, follow these guidelines.
● Pick up your Siri Remote.
● Locate the Home button, which is the button at the right top on 2nd generation or the button with a screen icon on it on 1st generation sets of Siri Remotes.
● Press and hold the Home button for a second.
● Click on the ‘Sleep option’ as it pops up and your Apple TV sleeps thereof. Note: This operation can also switch off your normal TV set connected to your Apple TV if you have already set such a TV to be controlled by your Siri Remote.
How to Fix Your Apple Sleep Timer When it’s not working?
When your Sleep Timer suddenly stops working for no major reasons, like falling off from a high place, smashing on hard surfaces, or electric mis-flows that cause cable sparks, then fear not and try the following ways to get your system working again.
1. Run a check on your HDMI cable
This is the cable that connects your Apple TV to your television set which is responsible for all displays and controls coming from your Apple TV to your television set. Do the following. ● Unplug the cable from both devices – Apple Tv and television set.
● Check whether there is a cut on the cable.
● Verify whether the projecting endings that connect to the devices are still strong and well-fitting.
● Plug back your cable to both devices.
● Get a new cable if you find a fault or damage on the present one.
2. Update the Firmware of Your Apple TV
The firmware is the operating system that stands between the software and hardware of the system.
The fault may be due to the outdatedness of the firmware but you can resolve that through these steps.
● Go to the ‘Settings’ and see the options therein.
● Click the ‘System’ option.
● ‘Select Software updates’.
● Click on ‘Download’ to start downloading the updated version of your system. ● Install the downloaded file when it is done.
Note: Do not off your data or switch off your system during the download and installation of your update to avoid your system not crashing.
3. Backup and Restore
Trying to backup your system and restoring it is also another good way to solve the issue of the non functionality of your Apple TV Do this;
● Open the ‘Settings’ option.
● Click ‘System’ among the options.
● Select Reset and wait as the system reboots and starts anew.
Note: It is very important to back your system up before restoring or resetting because the resetting will clean every file external to the operating system.
Conclusion
It is a program that should be wisely managed to take care of some uncertainties in the general attention we give to our in-house media. It will help you never to be caught unawares leaving your Apple TV playing for nobody for a long time again. So set the device to help you do the needful when necessary.
Frequently asked questions
How can one subscribe to Apple TV channels?
First, have your Apple TV app downloaded to your system.
● Open the app.
● Select the ‘Watch Now’ option.
● Navigate down the options and click Channels.
● Select the channel that suits your choice and click on it.
● Use the ‘Subscribe or Try It Free button depending on your choice.
● Input your Apple Identification number and password in the appropriate spaces provided. ● Continue to make a subscription to the channel.
How can I watch my Apple TV channels in my Apple TV app?
● Lunch your Apple TV app (ensure it’s updated to the latest version).
● Go to the menu after opening the app.
● Select the ‘Watch Now’ option.
● Choose ‘My Channels’ among the options.
● Select to stream channels included in your Apple TV subscription.
● Enter your Apple identification number.
After that, your subscribed Apple TV channels can be streamed and watched with the app. Note: You can comfortably watch any of your subscribed Apple TV channels on any Apple signed-in device with your Apple ID.
