I have a white flashing light on my Apple TV. Help

I have a white flashing light on my Apple TV how can I fix this?

Apple TV HD, tvOS 14

Posted on Oct 23, 2021 6:00 PM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2021 6:36 PM

Hello,


This User Guide section give the different status light meanings. About the Apple TV status light - Apple Support


Since you are on tvOS 14 my guess is that the Apple TV is updating to tvOS 15.


Update Apple TV software - Apple Support

“During the update process, don’t disconnect your Apple TV. The status light may flash slowly during the update process.”


I hope this helps.

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Oct 23, 2021 6:36 PM in response to Debbie1407

Hello,


This User Guide section give the different status light meanings. About the Apple TV status light - Apple Support


Since you are on tvOS 14 my guess is that the Apple TV is updating to tvOS 15.


Update Apple TV software - Apple Support

“During the update process, don’t disconnect your Apple TV. The status light may flash slowly during the update process.”


I hope this helps.

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Oct 24, 2021 5:12 AM in response to Debbie1407

If the flashing status light persists, then that indicates a failure to start up.

First try a cold restart (disconnect from power for a minute or two), as that may sometimes be enough. Else the system software may need to be reinstalled through a computer. See: Restore your Apple TV - Apple Support

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