Apple TV AirPlay Device - No Onscreen Code

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All,

I cannot get any of my Apple TVs to pop up the four digit code when trying to add an Apple TV “AirPlay” device from any of my iOS/iPadOS/macOS devices I own. Roomie shows the “Pair Device” screen, but the Apple TVs (tvOS 15 & 16) do not show the needed pairing code. They do show the code when using the “Companion” control method.

Has anyone else encountered this? Thoughts on troubleshooting steps I should try? Would love to get the enhanced functionality of “AirPlay” control working on all of my ATV 4Ks.

Thank you!

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Would be typically explained by the Airplay access setting on the AppleTV. Must be set as documented.

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Just the hint I needed, Will. Disabling “Require Password” in the Apple TV’s AirPlay and HomeKit settings solved it. Thank you so much!