After all these years, we still think the Apple TV is one of the best streaming devices money can buy. It’s a trusted and proven gateway to all your streaming services, plus it lets you do so much more with it like play games, make FaceTime calls, access music streaming services, and more without connecting your phone, tablet, or PC to it. your television. .
Control of this beautiful device is placed in the palm of your hand via the Apple Remote, known as the Siri Remote or One Remote (the last one we invented). But even all-powerful devices can have trouble pairing or staying connected. Fortunately, this guide will show you how to pair an Apple remote with your Apple TV, as well as how to use alternatives to the bundled device.
A note about remote controls
The remote with the Apple TV 4K drive (2021 2nd-generation model and new 2022 3rd-generation models) goes by two names: Siri Remote in regions that support Siri; Apple TV Remote in regions that don’t have it. The 2022 Apple TV 4K Siri Remote is also the first to switch from the Lightning port to a USB-C connector.
The original remote included with the Apple TV 4K model has a white ring around the menu button. When Apple updated the Apple TV 4K in 2021, it replaced the remote with a new silver version with improved Siri capabilities. If you’re buying a new Apple TV 4K from Apple or a second-generation Apple TV 4K from a third party (since it’s now discontinued), you’ll get a new silver Siri remote.
Meanwhile, the model included with the Apple TV HD is the previous generation model. Its general appearance and functions are identical, but it does not have the same white ring.
Third- and second-generation Apple TV units came with the same silver Apple Remote (note the name change). The first-generation Apple TV bundle came with a bulky white remote, also called the Apple Remote.
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If the Apple TV unit doesn’t turn on when you press the remote Menu either Home button, check that the remote control does not need to be recharged. The remote itself doesn’t have a battery level indicator, so you may not have seen the low battery popup on your Apple TV screen.
Apple’s remote uses that annoying Lightning to USB-A cable (or for third-generation Apple TV 4K owners, the Lightning to USB-C cable). We hope you won’t accidentally throw it away if you upgraded to a USB-C iPhone. . Whichever you have, plug it into the wall charger for at least 30 minutes and try using the remote to turn the Apple TV unit back on.
Note that you can always check the battery level of your remote in your Apple TV settings by following the steps below:
Step 1: Select and press down touch surface to open the Settings app.
Step 2: choose Remote controls and Devices.
Step 3: Choose Remote, which will allow you to see the actual battery percentage. Make sure there is enough battery to work.
Step 4: Re-pair the remote – Make sure your Apple TV has power. You should see a small white LED light illuminated from the front. If not, unplug the power cord, wait six seconds, and then plug it back in. You should now see a bright white LED.
Step 5 – Make sure your TV is turned on, set to the correct HDMI port, and showing the Apple TV home screen.
Step 6: Stand at least three inches from the Apple TV unit, point the remote at the TV, then press and hold return (<) button (Menu on older remotes) i Volume (+) buttons for five seconds.
Step 7 – If prompted, place the remote on top of the Apple TV.
You should see a message confirming that your Apple TV remote has been successfully paired. If it’s not responding and Apple TV still isn’t responding to button presses, go to the next step.
Step 8 – Turn off the Apple TV unit, wait six seconds, and then turn it back on (it’s a hard reset).
Step 9: Repeat steps 2-4.
If, after you’ve tried all of these steps, your Apple TV remote still can’t control your Apple TV, it may be faulty. Unfortunately, this means you’ll have to call Apple Support or go to your nearest Apple Store.
Apple TV HD (4th generation)
The previous generation Apple TV HD remote is almost identical to the one that came with the fourth generation Apple TV 4K unit. Again, the only obvious difference is that there is no white ring around the menu button. However, the instructions for pairing the remote are exactly the same.
Apple TV (3rd generation)
The third-generation Apple TV has an aluminum Apple Remote with a non-rechargeable coin-cell battery. Please try to replace this battery if your pairing steps failed and the battery info still shows low battery.
Step 1: Turn the remote over. Using a coin, turn the battery compartment cover counterclockwise until it snaps open. Remove the old battery.
Step 2: Place the new battery in the compartment, with the printed (positive) side facing up. Replace the compartment cover.
Step 3 – You can now try to pair the remote again. Make sure your Apple TV has power.
You should see a small white LED light illuminated from the front. If not, unplug the power cord, wait six seconds, and then plug it back in. You should now see a bright white LED.
Make sure your TV is turned on, set to the correct HDMI port, and showing the Apple TV home screen.
Step 4: Point the remote at the Apple TV unit and hold down Menu + Left buttons for six seconds. You should see a confirmation on the screen that the connection to the remote control has been lost.
Step 5: To connect the Apple Remote, press and hold Menu and Law buttons for 6 seconds.
You should see a confirmation on the screen that the remote is connected. If it’s not responding and Apple TV still isn’t responding to remote button presses, go to the next step.
Step 6 – Turn off Apple TV, wait six seconds, and turn it back on.
Repeat steps 2 through 4.
Again, if none of these steps help, your Apple remote may be faulty. A new one can be ordered online or purchased from the Apple Store.
Apple TV (2nd generation)
The second-generation Apple TV uses the same silver Apple Remote as the third-generation Apple TV unit. Follow the same instructions as above.
Apple TV (1st generation)
The original Apple TV came with a wide, white, plastic Apple remote. As shown above, the play/pause button is inside the directional button, while the menu button is below both. The procedure for removing and adding this remote is the same as for the second and third generation aluminum remotes.
Use an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
If you’ve lost your remote or it’s beyond dead, you can always set the default Apple TV remotes in Control Center on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch (that way you don’t have to get a new remote). The company added this functionality in iOS 11, but didn’t retire Apple’s Remote app until late 2020. To access these controls, do the following:
Step 1 – Swipe down from the top right corner where the LTE, Wi-Fi, and Battery icons are. Tap Remote icon displayed on Control center.
Step 2 – When the Apple TV Remotes screen opens, make sure your Apple TV device is listed at the top. If you have more than one, tap the model from the current list and select the target device from the dropdown menu. Please note that all devices must be connected to the same local network.
Step 3 – If this is your first time using an Apple remote, follow the instructions and enter a four-digit passcode to pair Apple TV with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Step 4 – If you don’t see these controls on your device, try the following:
- touch to open settings touch application Control center. Tap Customize the controls (if shown).
- touch green Further button next to Apple TV Remote pod under more controls.
Set up the universal remote
Not interested in buying a replacement Apple Remote? You can control your Apple TV with just about any existing infrared remote. The only downside is that you’ll need a working Apple Remote, iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to get into Apple TV settings.
This is where you can add a third-party remote:
Step 1: Select and press down touch surface open settings application
Step 2: choose Remote controls and devices.
Step 3: Choose distance learning.
Step 4: Choose Beginning to get started and follow the instructions on the screen.
If you own a Logitech Harmony universal remote, you can even download remote codes for your Apple TV without having to use the Learn Remote feature.
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