AutoFill on Apple TV lets you skip the tedium of typing in passwords
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Skip the tedium of password entry on your Apple TV by AutoFilling your login information using your nearby iPhone or iPad. AutoFill has been an excellent and convenient technology in the Apple ecosystem for years now; first on the Mac, then on iOS. Now, your Apple TV can take advantage of AutoFill on your iPhone or iPad for login credentials, whether you`re entering your Apple ID or your Netflix login information. You`ll need iOS 12 or later installed on your iPhone or iPad, while your Apple TV will need to be running tvOS 12 or later. How to use AutoFill on Apple TV AutoFill will become an option when you encounter a username and/or password field on your Apple TV, such as when you sign in with your Apple ID or go to log into a third-party video streaming app. Navigate to a username or password field on your Apple TV. This could be your Apple/iTunes ID, or your username and password for apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. Tap the Password AutoFill notification that appears o...