Apple TV setup in Exeter
Professional apple tv setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins-1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
Apple TV professionally set up and ready to stream. All your apps configured, picture quality optimised, remote working properly. Everything ready so you can actually watch something instead of battling menus.
Just Want To Watch TV
You've spent £150-200 on an Apple TV because the apps on your TV are slow and rubbish. Now you've got a small black box, a tiny remote, and no idea what to do with either.
Setup should be simple. Often isn't. Wrong HDMI settings, WiFi won't connect, picture looks weird, remote doesn't work.
💡 Pro tip: If you've got an iPhone, hold it near the Apple TV during setup - it transfers all your WiFi and account settings automatically. Saves ages of typing passwords with that awful remote.
Why Apple TV Setup Can Be Annoying
It's not just "plug and play" - there's WiFi, accounts, app downloads, picture settings, audio configuration, and that bloody remote that needs charging.
| ✅ Properly Set Up | ❌ Out Of Box |
|---|---|
| Optimal picture quality for your TV | Generic settings, looks average |
| All apps installed and logged in | Spend evening typing passwords |
| TV remote controls it | Tiny Apple remote already lost |
| Audio working perfectly | Can't get surround sound to work |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Connect | HDMI, power, WiFi all sorted, optimal TV settings |
| Configure | Account setup, apps downloaded, signed into services |
| Optimise | Picture quality, audio, remote control all configured |
📦 You're Left With
- Apple TV streaming perfectly
- All your apps ready to go
- Best picture quality for your TV
- Understanding of how to use it
Pricing Guide
| What's Involved | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Apple TV setup | 30 mins-1 hr | £60 |
| Complex home theatre integration | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Apple TV hardware not included.
Perfect For You If...
✅ You've bought one but it's still in the box - can't face the setup
✅ Smart TV apps are slow and frustrating - Apple TV is faster
✅ You're deep in Apple ecosystem - iPhone, iPad, Mac, may as well
✅ You want actual good picture quality - your TV's apps look terrible
Why Choose Us for Apple TV setup in Exeter?
Connected to TV and WiFi properly
All your streaming apps set up
Remote configured and working
Picture quality optimised
What to Expect
Step 1: Physical Setup
Get it plugged in properly, best HDMI port for your TV, powered on, connected to WiFi.
Step 2: Account & Apps
Apple ID signed in, streaming services downloaded and configured, any purchased content available.
Step 3: Optimisation
Picture settings matched to your TV's capabilities, audio configured for your setup, remote options sorted.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to set up your own Apple TV? Here's how:
📺 Initial setup
- Plug into HDMI port on TV (use HDMI 2.0/2.1 port if your TV has them)
- Plug in power cable
- Switch TV to that HDMI input
- Follow on-screen setup - select language, country, etc
- Connect to WiFi (5GHz network if you have it)
- Sign in with your Apple ID
📱 Quick setup with iPhone
- Make sure iPhone has Bluetooth on
- Hold iPhone near Apple TV
- Tap Continue on iPhone
- Point iPhone at the pattern shown on TV
- Settings transfer automatically - much faster!
⚙️ Important settings to check
- Settings > Video & Audio > Match Content > Enable both options
- Settings > Video & Audio > Reduce Loud Sounds > Off (unless you need it)
- Settings > Remotes & Devices > Learn Remote (to use TV remote)
- Settings > Apps > TV > Use Cellular Data > Off (if you don't want mobile data used)
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using slow HDMI port (older ports can't do 4K60)
- Not enabling match content (picture quality suffers)
- Leaving remote charging until it's dead (charge it now)
- Not setting up TV remote control (tiny Apple remote is awful)
- Forgetting your Apple ID password (you need it for setup)
💡 Pro trick: Settings > Remotes & Devices > Learn Remote lets you teach Apple TV to respond to your TV remote. Use that instead of the tiny Apple remote - you'll thank me.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎮 Gamers? Apple TV supports game controllers (PlayStation, Xbox). If you've got Apple Arcade, this makes it actually usable. I can pair controllers during setup.
4K TV? Make sure you're using an HDMI 2.0 or better port on your TV, and a decent HDMI cable. The one that comes with Apple TV is fine, but if you're using your own, cheap ones can't do 4K properly.
Dolby Atmos soundbar? Apple TV supports it but your TV needs to pass it through via HDMI ARC/eARC. I can verify your setup supports it and configure everything properly.
Multiple Apple TVs? Common in bigger houses - one downstairs, one in bedroom. I can set them both up in one visit, configure Home Sharing so you can access your content on both.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Apple TV and the Apple TV app?
Apple TV is the physical box that plugs into your TV. The Apple TV app is just software that's on loads of devices. If you've bought the box, I'll get it set up. If you're just confused about the app on your existing TV, I can help with that too.
Do I need an iPhone to use Apple TV?
No, but it makes setup much easier - you can transfer settings from your phone. Without an iPhone, setup takes a bit longer (typing passwords with the remote is painful), but it works fine. You can use it with Android phones, PCs, whatever.
Can you set up all my streaming apps like Netflix, Prime, Disney+?
Yes - I'll download and sign into all the services you use. You'll need to know your passwords, or have them saved in your phone. Once set up, everything's ready to watch.
Why does my Apple TV picture look worse than my TV's built-in apps?
Usually wrong settings - either on the Apple TV or your TV. Match content settings, HDR, frame rate - they all need configuring properly. I'll optimize everything so you get the best picture your TV can manage.
The remote is tiny and I keep losing it - is there a better option?
You can use your phone as a remote (Control Centre > Apple TV Remote), or set up your TV remote to control Apple TV via HDMI-CEC. I'll configure whichever works best for you. The physical remote is rubbish, you're not alone.
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