[Reelgood] Not connecting my iPhone App with Apple TV app. On same network, both have current updates

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Not connecting my iPhone App with Apple TV app. On same network, both have current updates

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1 month ago

Hi! I understand your Reelgood app on your iPhone isn't connecting to the Apple TV app, even though both devices are on the same network and updated. Let’s work through this together to get it connected.

To make sure I’m clear: when you say "not connecting," are you trying to stream content from the Reelgood app on your iPhone directly to the Apple TV, or are you trying to sync your accounts/apps for watchlist or recommendations? Also, are you using AirPlay or the Apple TV app's built-in integration?

In the meantime, here are some good initial steps to try:

1. Restart Both Devices: Simple but effective. Restart your iPhone and the Apple TV device to refresh their network connections.

2. Confirm Same Wi-Fi Network: Double-check both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Sometimes, devices connect to different bands (2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz) that can cause issues.

3. Check AirPlay Settings on Apple TV:
- Go to SettingsAirPlay and HomeKit on your Apple TV.
- Make sure AirPlay is turned ON.
- Verify that the Apple TV is discoverable and not restricted.

4. Update/Reinstall Reelgood App:
- On your iPhone, ensure the Reelgood app is updated.
- Try quitting the app fully (swipe it closed) and reopen.
- If issue continues, uninstall and reinstall the app.

5. Try Screen Mirroring Manually:
- Swipe down from the top-right corner on your iPhone to open Control Center.
- Tap Screen Mirroring and select your Apple TV.
- See if the Reelgood app content shows through this method.

6. Apple TV App Update: Make sure the Apple TV app on both devices is also up to date since Reelgood leverages this integration.

If those don’t resolve it, the next steps would be to check if your router or network settings (like firewalls or device isolation) are interfering with communication between iPhone and Apple TV.

Could you let me know what happens if you try these and if there are any error messages? Also, do you primarily want to stream from the iPhone to Apple TV or sync accounts for watchlists? That way I can tailor the next troubleshooting steps precisely!

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1 month ago

Not connecting my iPhone App with Apple TV app. On same network, both have current updates

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Charlotte Green

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1 month ago

Thanks for the details! Since your iPhone and Apple TV are on the same network and both apps are up to date, let’s focus on some targeted troubleshooting specifically for the Reelgood and Apple TV app connection.

Here’s a step-by-step approach:

1. Restart Devices and Router
Power off your iPhone, Apple TV, and your Wi-Fi router. Wait 20 seconds, then power them back on. This can help refresh network settings and clear glitches5.

2. Check AirPlay Settings on Apple TV
- Go to SettingsAirPlay and HomeKit on your Apple TV.
- Ensure AirPlay is ON and that the Apple TV is discoverable.
This is important because Reelgood uses AirPlay to stream content from iPhone to Apple TV8.

3. Test with Screen Mirroring
On your iPhone:
- Swipe down from the top-right corner to open Control Center.
- Tap Screen Mirroring, then select your Apple TV.
If the entire iPhone screen shows correctly on Apple TV, it means the devices can communicate and the issue might be app-specific.

4. Reinstall Reelgood App on iPhone
Sometimes reinstalling the app can fix connection glitches. Delete and reinstall the Reelgood app, then log in again.

5. Verify Apple TV App Settings
- Make sure the Apple TV app is updated on both devices (iPhone and Apple TV).
- Restart the Apple TV app or even the Apple TV device itself via settings8.

6. Check Network Configuration
Some router settings like client isolation (which keeps devices from talking to each other) might block connections. If you have access, check your router’s settings or try connecting both devices to a different Wi-Fi network temporarily.

If after these steps, the Reelgood app still does not connect or stream properly via the Apple TV app, it might be helpful to know exactly what happens when you try to connect: any error messages or if the devices fail to detect each other at all?

Please give these a try and let me know what you observe. I’m here to help you through this!

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Charles
1 month ago

Not connecting my iPhone App with Apple TV app. On same network, both have current updates

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