How to: Set up an Apple TV 2
While the Apple TV 2 is supposed to be easy to set up and use, some people may still have questions, or want a 'common sense' set up guide to help them get up and running quickly.
These instructions are for the Apple TV 2, but can be used for the Apple TV 1 as well:
0. What you need: Apple TV, remote, power cord, and a HDMI wire (sold separately).
1. Â Lay everything out in front of you so you have easy access to what you need later.
2. Â Make sure your TV has an available HDMI port on the back of the TV.
3. Â DO NOT PLUG IN THE APPLE TV until you do step #4.
4.  Take one end of the  HDMI wire, plug it into your TV and likewise to the Apple TV.
5. Â Plug in the Apple TV in to an electrical outlet.
6. Â Turn your TV on.
7. Â Tune your TV to the same HDMI port that you plugged in the Apple TV into.
8. Â Using the Apple TV remote control, follow the onscreen instructions.
That's it.
If your have any questions, please comment below.