Apple TV Troubleshooting Guide for Seed TV Menus
Identify your issue below to start initial troubleshooting. If unresolved, contact your Seed Manager expert - typically a manager or marketing lead. Provide them with the details of the issue, any screenshot/picture of error or product example, number of TVs impacted, and a store contact.
A. Blank Screen, Outdated Inventory, Expired Sales, or Incorrect Media Appearing; New Inventory Not Appearing on Menus
- Using the Apple TV Remote, confirm Apple TV is connected to the internet
- Go to Apple Main Menu, navigate to Settings
→ Network → Connection. - Verify store WiFi is connected.
- Go to Apple Main Menu, navigate to Settings
- Try restarting the Seed app:
- Double tap the TV Command Center Button on the AppleTV Remote.

- Navigate to the Seed TV Menu app and swipe up to close.
- Relaunch the Seed TV Menu app from the Apple TV home screen.
- Double tap the TV Command Center Button on the AppleTV Remote.
- Restart Apple TV: Settings → System → RESTART
- ⚠️ DO NOT HIT RESET. This will factory reset the device and remove the Apple ID account and Seed app.
- Once the Apple home screen loads, reopen the Seed App and confirm the content has updated.
- If the menu is still inaccurate, notify your Seed Manager expert with the specific example that is incorrect or missing.
B. Error Messages - No Content is Configured for this Channel
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Try loading another Seed channel
- Use the Apple TV Remote to click the arrow button
to go back to the “Choose Your Channel” screen. - If other channels load: the issue is likely with that specific channel. Contact your internal Seed Manager contact.
- Use the Apple TV Remote to click the arrow button
- If no channels load: Restart the Seed app (See step A2 above)
C. Apple TV isn't working, won't turn on, or shows a black screen
Try the following solutions:
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Make sure that you select the HDMI input that matches the HDMI port connected to the Apple TV.
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Check your power supply and power cable.
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Power Cycle the device. (See step A3 above).
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Check your HDMI connection.
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Try swapping with another HDMI cable.
- Plug the power cord into a different power outlet or power strip.
D. Apple Remote Not Responding / Not Changing Channel
Try the following solutions:
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Charge remote for at least 24 hours.
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Position at least 6 feet from Apple TV.
- Ensure no obstructions between remote and device.
If the issue remains, contact your Seed Manager expert.