The Apple TV is a great streaming device, allowing you watch content from popular services such as Apple TV+, Netflix, Disney+, and more. TheApple TV 4K (2022)also supports 4K streaming, with HDR10+ support.
It’s not just any old streaming box, however. Your Apple TV can also work as asmart home hub, allowing you to control your smart home devices through Apple’s Home app even when you’re away from home.
All of these features become redundant if you can’t actually control your Apple TV. The Apple TV Remote and the newer Siri Remote look great and work perfectly with your Apple TV. At least, until they don’t.
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If you find that your Apple TV Remote isn’t working properly, it may need restarting to get it back in working order again. Thankfully, this is simple to do, once you know how. Here’s how to reset your Apple TV Remote.
How to reset your Apple TV Remote
If you’re having issues with your Apple TV Remote, you can try restarting your remote. This will reset it and should hopefully get it back working. The method is the same for both theSiri Remoteand the older Apple TV Remotes.
How to pair your Apple TV Remote
If resetting your Apple TV Remote doesn’t work, you can try pairing it to yourApple TVagain. If the remote has become unpaired for some reason, you won’t be able to control your Apple TV with it until you’ve completed the pairing process once more.
What do if the volume buttons on your Apple TV Remote aren’t working
The volume buttons on your Apple TV Remote should be able to control the volume for your TV. In other words, if you use the volume buttons on your Apple TV Remote, your TV volume will go up or down, just as if you’d used theTV’s own remote. This saves you from having to switch to a different remote just to change the volume when you’re watching your Apple TV.
Sometimes, however, the volume buttons on your Apple TV Remote may not work. If this is the case, and resetting or pairing your Apple TV Remote using the instructions above doesn’t fix it, then you may need to change the volume settings on your Apple TV itself.
Troubleshooting your Apple TV Remote
If you’re having issues with your Apple TV Remote, there are some troubleshooting tips that can help. These tips may get your Apple TV Remote back up and running.
First off, ensure that you’re within 20 feet of your Apple TV, and that there aren’t any obstructions between the Apple TV Remote and your Apple TV, TV IR sensor, or receiver IR sensor. You should also consider reflections affecting your IR sensors; I once had a remote stop working because I had a whiteEero routerin front of the TV and it was deflecting the IR signal aware from the TV’s IR receiver.
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You should also ensure that your Apple TV Remote is properly charged. Charge it for at least 30 minutes using a wall charger to ensure that the battery is completely topped up.Updating the tvOS softwaremay also help to fix any connectivity issues with your Siri Remote.
If the Apple TV Remote still isn’t working, try unplugging your Apple TV. Wait for six seconds, then plug it back in again. Once your Apple TV has started up again, try out the remote to see if it’s working.
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If the Apple TV Remote tile isn’t showing in your Control Center, you can add in manually through the Settings app. You can add or remove tiles tocustomize the Control Centerto your needs.
