To do so, open the Settings app on the Apple TV, select General → Keyboard Layout, and choose Grid instead of Linear. The on-screen keyboard will then have a square layout by default.

That default linear keyboard layout has you swiping ... How to Fix Apple TV's Annoying Default Keyboard Layout. Monday June 2, 2025 9:24 AM PDT by Tim Hardwick. ...

(And yes, you can use your iPhone to enter passwords on your Apple TV, but that requires dual-wielding your Apple TV remote and iPhone and feels a little more complicated than it needs to be.) ...