How Do I Add Apple TV to My Home Room?

Assigning your Apple TV to a specific room is essential for streamlined control via AirPlay and integration with your HomeKit setup.

Follow these simple steps on your Apple TV to assign it to a room:

Step-by-Step Guide to Assigning a Room on Apple TV

Here are the steps directly from your Apple TV's settings to link it to a specific room:

1. Open the Settings app on your Apple TV.
2. Navigate to and select Users and Accounts. (This step is mentioned in the reference, though the core room assignment happens later).
3. Return to the main Apple TV Settings menu.
4. Select AirPlay and HomeKit.
5. Scroll down within the AirPlay and HomeKit settings.
6. Find and select the Room option.
7. From the list presented, choose an existing room where your Apple TV is located, or select the option to add a new room if needed.

Completing these steps ensures your Apple TV is correctly associated with its physical location within your home, improving functionality with AirPlay streaming and integration with Apple's Home app and HomeKit automation.

Assigning a room helps your other Apple devices (like iPhone, iPad, Mac) automatically identify the correct Apple TV when using AirPlay, and it allows HomeKit to include your Apple TV in room-based scenes and automations.