Resources to Help You When Deploying Apple TVs
Below is a list of useful resources to help you understand how Apple TVs work and how to deploy and manage them at scale. Apple recently launched a series of new web resources including updated deployment reference guides for Macs and iPads, MDM reference guide, and a platform security guide. Previously these were released as pdf documents available through the Developer portal. With the new format, the information is much more accessible to all users and easier to navigate than traditional pdfs. Their Apple TV documentation and relevant sections are linked below.
In addition to these resources, you should check out the #apple-tv channel on the MacAdmins Slack. There are some really smart people who have deployed many of these devices who will be happy to help guide you along the way. https://macadmins.slack.com
About AirPlay
AirPlay Recommendations for Apple Devices https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment-reference-macos/airplay-recommendations-apdc92e93853/1/web/1
AirPlay Discovery in Apple Devices https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment-reference-macos/airplay-discovery-apd19d206cc7/1/web/1
AirPlay Security in Apple Devices https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment-reference-macos/airplay-security-apd40ab73b35/1/web/1
Device Management
tvOS MDM Payloads https://support.apple.com/guide/mdm/tvos-payloads-mdmf5ea47568/web
tvOS Restrictions https://support.apple.com/guide/mdm/tvos-restrictions-mdm625075d31/web
tvOS Setup Assistant Screens https://support.apple.com/guide/mdm/apple-tv-setup-assistant-screens-mdm4f861792f/web
Wi-FI References
Wi-Fi Specifications for Apple TV https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment-reference-macos/wi-fi-specifications-for-apple-tv-apd7cc1c76ff/1/web/1
Potential Sources of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Interference
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201542
Getting Proper Wi-Fi Capacity https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment-reference-macos/getting-proper-wi-fi-capacity-ior7f4b284fc/1/web/1
Getting Proper Wi-Fi Coverage https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment-reference-macos/getting-proper-wi-fi-coverage-iorb54f75587/1/web/1
802.11ac Migration – Part 2: What Nobody’s Telling You About 80MHz and 160MHz Channel Bonding
802.11ac Channel Planning – Revolution Wi-Fi
http://www.revolutionwifi.net/revolutionwifi/2013/03/80211ac-channel-planning.html
Apple Developer Documentation
Apple Developer – Bluetooth for Developers
https://developer.apple.com/bluetooth/
Apple Developer Guides and Sample Code
