Yes. Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD can pair with compatible Bluetooth headphones from Settings › Remotes and Devices › Bluetooth. Audio feature support and simultaneous-listening limits depend on the headphone and Apple TV model. Put the headphones in pairing mode before you search, and keep them near the Apple TV while they connect.
What this covers
- Compatible Bluetooth headphones and current Apple TV models
What it does not cover
- ×A guarantee for every Bluetooth codec, microphone or two-headphone combination
Try in this order
0 of 7 completedPut headphones in pairing mode
ReversibleUse the headphone maker’s documented control and keep the headphones near Apple TV.
Open Apple TV Bluetooth settings
ReversibleGo to Settings › Remotes and Devices › Bluetooth and wait for the headphone name.
Select and test the headphones
ReversibleChoose the device, complete any prompt, and play a short item to verify audio.
Forget and re-pair if needed
Reset / data riskDisconnect the headphones from other nearby devices, forget them on Apple TV, and pair again.
Put the headphones in pairing mode before you open the menu
ReversibleFollow the maker's instructions, then start the search on the Apple TV so it finds them while they are discoverable.
Choose the headphones under Settings, Remotes and Devices, Bluetooth
ReversibleSelect them from the list and enter the four-digit PIN if one is requested. When paired they appear under My Devices.
Forget and re-pair if the connection misbehaves
ReversibleSelect the headphones in the list, choose Forget this Device, put them in pairing mode again and repeat the pairing steps from the start.
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The pairing path and how to undo it
Apple TV pairs Bluetooth accessories from its own Settings, not from the headphones.
- Pair
- Put the accessory in pairing mode as its instructions say, then on the Apple TV go to Settings, Remotes and Devices, Bluetooth, choose the accessory and enter a four-digit code or PIN if asked. It then appears under My Devices.
- Forget
- Select the accessory in the list and choose Forget this Device.
- If it will not connect
- Apple lists checking the accessory's battery, updating the software, staying in range of the Apple TV and repositioning hardware that interferes.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If the headphones will not appear at all, charge them, move within range and reset their Bluetooth pairing as the maker describes before trying again.
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Exact questions
Common questions about “Do Bluetooth headphones work with Apple TV?”
How do I remove a pair of headphones?+
Apple says to select the accessory and choose Forget this Device.
What if it drops or will not pair?+
Apple lists checking the battery, updating software, staying within range and moving other hardware that could interfere.
Do I need a PIN?+
Only if asked. Apple says to enter a four-digit code or PIN if the Apple TV requests one during pairing.
Where do paired headphones show up?+
In the Apple TV's list under My Devices, in Settings, Remotes and Devices, Bluetooth.
Do Bluetooth headphones work with Apple TV?+
Yes on recent Apple TV models, which support Bluetooth audio devices, though pairing steps vary.
Is there lip-sync delay?+
Bluetooth can add delay, so adjust in settings if needed.
Can I use AirPods?+
Yes, AirPods work with Apple TV.
Which Apple TV models support Bluetooth headphones?+
Recent Apple TV models support Bluetooth audio devices, including AirPods. Check your model in Settings, and update tvOS first, since older versions may not list every accessory.
How do I pair headphones with an Apple TV?+
Put the headphones in pairing mode, then open Settings on the Apple TV, choose Remotes and Devices and then Bluetooth, and select the headphones from the list.
Can two pairs of headphones connect to an Apple TV at once?+
Recent Apple TV models can connect to two Bluetooth audio devices at the same time for shared listening, but support depends on the model and tvOS version. Check the Bluetooth settings on your Apple TV, and pair the second pair the same way as the first.