My Apple TV has a message" can't connect to server at this time. Try later". I am trying to watch a movie. What do I do?
What should I do to fix this?
Did you possibly "try again later"?
Power cycle the ATV and router.
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Why am I getting " apple TV can not connect to server at this time, try Later?
I.m trying to connect to NetFlix and get the above message. What's going on???
Power cycle the ATV and router.
If the problem continues, on the ATV select Settings > General > Reset. -
Screen says unable to sign in. Apple TV can't connect to server at this time. Please try again. It has said this since last night
I was running into the same issue for the past few days and decided... Heck, just try the old fashioned way and unplug the thing. Boom. Fixed it. Try unplugging it and doing the old reset and see how that goes.
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I am not able to sign in. I am getting a message saying Apple TV can't connect to server at this time. Please try again.
I use the same Apple ID and password as I do with iTunes and have no problems accessing that.
Can someone help me?Unpower it. If it still happens on a restart give it time - Apple's servers sometimes have glitches.
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Have tried all resets...no change. All signs indicate good internet connectivity.
Well if you have reset everything did you re-enter all the login information? If not then it will not be able to login.
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Apple Tv can't connect to server at this time
what can I try if apple TV won't connect to the server?
Intermittent problems are often a result of interference. Interference can be caused by other networks in the neighbourhood or from household electrical items.
You can download and install iStumbler (NetStumbler for windows users) to help you see which channels are used by neighbouring networks so that you can avoid them, but iStumbler will not see household items.
Refer to your router manual for instructions on changing your wifi channel or adjusting your multicast rate.
There are other types of problems that can affect networks, but this is by far the most common, hence worth mentioning first. Networks that have inherent issues can be seen to work differently with different versions of the same software. You might also try moving the Apple TV away from other electrical equipment.
The following article(s) may help you.
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
Recommended Wi-Fi settings
Sources of Interference
Wifi Diagnostic Software (for Mac users) -
I rented two HD movies on Apple TV, both at the same time. I was able to watch one, but the second says - "error while loading this content, try later" - well I tried later numerous times and continue to get the same message. What is my next step??
No, the film will be available for 30 days, but once you start watching it the clock will start running and it will expire after 24/48hrs (depending on location).
You said you rented on Apple TV, which has no accessible storage. When you choose to watch it starts to cache to the small flash drive, which is then flushed when you access another movie (or any other content). Everything is streamed so it will need to load each time. If you want to store any content you need to do so via computer.
Network issues can also contribute to seeing such an error. If on wifi, try ethernet. Make sure DNS is set to auto (settings - general - network). You can also see the status of your network by getting a report (istumbler, netstumbler or similar), to look for signal strength, noise, nearby networks.
Other services use adaptive streaming so they won't be much of an issue. -
I can't get iCloud to turn on. When I try to start it I gat a message "can not connect to server". How do I start the cloud?
So what model and year is your machine?
Here are the requirements for ML:
http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/ -
In the icloud settings, I am told I need to accept the terms and conditions to use icloud. However, when I click on "Terms and conditions", I get a message "unable to connect to server". This has been happening for a week now since I upgraded to iOS 7.06. There is no problem with my wifi or cellular connectivity, all other applications work perfectly. P.S.I have never used icloud before, but wish to do so now. How do I overcome this problem?
Have you turned the iPad off then back on? That often helps with problems.
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I have not been able to access my apple tv for months as it says unable to sign in indicating it cannot connect to server at this time? How can i access it again?
Hi.
Sounds like your Apple TV needs to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Help here > Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation): Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
Or 2st generation > Apple TV (1st generation): Troubleshooting wireless connections
In case you are not certain which generation your Apple TV is > Identifying Apple TV models -
For the last 2 days when I try to rent a movie on my Apple TV the Apple TV attempts to access the iTunes Store and then I get a message saying Apple TV cannot connect to the server at this time. Please try again later. I have no trouble connecting to Netflix, Hulu or any of the other apps. I also have no trouble connecting to the iTunes Store using my iPhone or iPad. I have also tried restarting the Apple TV and my router. Any help will be appreciated.
I have a similar problem. After a recent update I cannot access the iTunes Store to resubscribe to Hulu. "Cannot access iTunes Store at this time." Dunno what to do.
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Message can not connect to server
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Hello jerri.dobbs,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity on your iPad please follow the steps in the article linked to below.
iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections - Apple Support
Cheers,
Alex H. -
Last night I was watching programs on Apple TV with only one problem: I was not able to purchase the entire season of "Homeland" but could purchase and watch individual episodes. Today I am able to watch only previews and trailers from iTunes. After attempting to purchase a program I keep getting the message: "Apple TV is. Unable to connect to the server at this time. Please try again later." I am able to watch programs on Hulu, Netflix, etc. without problems.
Any suggestions?I have a similar problem. After a recent update I cannot access the iTunes Store to resubscribe to Hulu. "Cannot access iTunes Store at this time." Dunno what to do.
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I keep getting message cannot connect to server, cannot send email, cannot get email from my outlook account . This has been happening for past 3 days Feb 2014
Check your internet connection...
If you are connected but can't access anything, your WiFi must be slow. -
Help,
Itunes will not let me restore iphone 4 to factory settings. I have an iphone 5 now and just looking to reset. Saying that it cannot verify the reset with apple. Any help on how to reset the phone and bypass this message. THanksReset iPhone, Reboot Computer.
This happens if
iPhone was hacked and iOS modified. And/or
Computer was used for hacking this or any other iDevice.
Check Hosts file, if it has any entry gs.apple.com. Put # in front of the entry. Reboot and try Restore.
Restore on another computer which has clean Hosts file.
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