Troubleshooting AppleTV to iPad connections

After each step, see if you can connect to the appleTV.

Verify that the iPad and the AppleTV are on the same SSID on the wireless network (settings -> general -> network)
Verify that airplay is turned on on the appleTV (settings -> airplay)
Verify that airplay is turned on on the iPad (settings -> airplay)
Restart the iPad
Restart the appleTV (menu)
Update the appleTV if updates are available (menu)
- This may take a while
- Reset the appleTV to factory defaults [ONLY IF YOU DO THE FOLLWING]
  - Write down the current name of the appleTV so you can restore it
  - Someone knows the password to the wireless SSID of the iPad
  - Once you verify that, do these steps:
    - Restore factory defaults (menu)
    - Connect to the same wifi as iPad
    - Turn on airplay
    - Rename the appleTV to the old name

Updated on September 4, 2019

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