HT1551 trouble setting date and time

my power went out at home. when it came back on, appletv turns on, is connected to home wireless internet BUT can't access shows because the automatic "date and time" will not reset. FRUSTRATING. This occurred once before and I was able to correct it by hitting "restart" under settings. this "fix" isn't working this time.

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Try the following steps, check whether things are working after each step where appropriate, before trying the next.
    1.    Restart the Apple TV (Settings > General > Restart).
    2.    Restart the Apple TV by removing ALL the cables for 30 seconds.
    3.    Restart your router.
    4.    Reset the Apple TV (Settings > General > Reset > Reset all settings)
    5.    Restore the Apple TV (Settings > General > Reset > Restore)

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