Apple TV jerky - what to do?

If the Apple TV jerky as soon as you play videos or films, it is very annoying. Find out here what you can do about it.

Apple TV jerky - you can do that

First, check that you are connected to the Internet. In the "Settings" you will find detailed information about the current connection under "General"> "About".
To get the full bandwidth, you should not place the WiFi router too far from the Apple TV.
Likewise, there should be no sources of interference such as microwaves or large plants near the router.
If possible, you'd better connect a LAN cable because you won't be able to use the full bandwidth of the network via WLAN.
If that doesn't help, you should reduce the quality of the films. You can do this under "Settings"> "iTunes Store"> "Video Resolution".
Also try a different HDMI cable and port. This eliminates errors on your television.

Check for an update for your Apple TV to fix the problem:

Open the "Settings" on your Apple TV.
Under "General" you will find the item "Update software".
The Apple TV searches there for available updates.
If an update was found, you can download and set it up with "Download and install". Wait for the update to complete.
If the problem persists, you should reset the Apple TV or contact Apple Customer Service.

In the next practical tip, read what you can do if the Apple TV shows no picture.