How to Adjust the Sleep Timer on Your Apple TV

How to Change Apple TV Sleep TimeHow to Change Apple TV Sleep Time

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Your Apple TV stays on longer than you want when it is not in use. You can easily adjust this inactivity timer to save energy and protect your screen.

  1. Open the Settings app on your Apple TV [0:30].
  2. Select General from the menu [0:34].
  3. Scroll down to find Sleep After and select it [0:39].
  4. Choose your preferred inactivity duration from the available increments, such as 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or a few hours [0:45].

Ninja Tip: To give your screen extra protection, go to Settings > General > Screen Saver > Start After and set it to activate after 2 minutes; this prevents static images from sitting on your screen for too long.

Settings > System > Reset

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