How to enable Apple TV and pair devices

Enable apple tv button navigation

Summary

  • Install the ClickView app on your Apple TV.
  • Your ClickView administrator needs to enable Apple TV under ClickView Settings.
  • Open the app on Apple TV and note the on-screen PIN.
  • In ClickView, pair and Activate the device using the PIN.
  • Cast videos using the cast icon in the ClickView player.
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Quick tip
In ClickView, what should I do if my Apple TV PIN isn’t accepted?
First confirm a ClickView administrator has enabled the Apple TV integration, then check your Apple TV app region matches your school (Settings > Apps > ClickView > Location) and try pairing again using the newly displayed PIN.

Before you begin

  • You need the ClickView app installed on your Apple TV.
  • A ClickView administrator must enable Apple TV integration before devices can be paired.

Install ClickView on your Apple TV device

Download and install the latest version of the ClickView app onto your Apple TV.

Enable Apple TV integration

A ClickView administrator must enable Apple TV integration:

  1. In ClickView, go to Settings.
    Clickview settings navigation
  2. Then go to Integrations > Player cast integrations.
  3. Click the toggle in the Apple TV tile to enable the integration.
    Clickview enable apple tv integrations

Pair your Apple TV

  1. Open the ClickView app on your Apple TV.
  2. When prompted, note the PIN displayed on the screen.
    Clickview verification code entry

Pair Apple TV devices in ClickView

After Apple TV integration is enabled, your ClickView administrator can follow these steps:

  1. In ClickView, select the cog icon to pair a device.
    Clickview apple tv integrations settings
  2. Enter the device name and the PIN from the Apple TV screen.
    Activating apple tv using pin code
  3. Click the Activate button.
  4. Confirm the paired device appears in the device list.
    Clickview apple tv settings

Cast videos to Apple TV

Once the device is paired, teachers can cast videos and clips by selecting the cast icon in the ClickView player.
Clickview video player

Clickview video player

Troubleshooting

If the PIN is not accepted or pairing fails, confirm the ClickView app on your Apple TV is set to the correct region for your school:

  1. On Apple TV, go to Settings > Apps
    Application setting on apple
  2. Then select the ClickView app.
    Clickview application selection
  3. Under General Settings, select Location.
    Clickview location settings
  4. Set Location to the correct region for your school.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, a ClickView administrator must enable Apple TV integration in Settings > Integrations > Player cast integrations.
Open Settings > Apps > ClickView > Location on your Apple TV and set the correct region associated with your school.

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