Did you just buy a new Apple TV remote? Or are you having trouble with your existing remote? We’ll show you how to pair your remote to your Apple TV.
How to Reset Your Remote
If you have an existing remote, locate the button with the TV icon and the volume down button. Press and hold both buttons for two seconds.
When you do this, it breaks the pair between the remote and the Apple TV.
Importantly, you can only pair your remote to one Apple TV. When you pair a remote to an Apple TV, it breaks the connection with any prior remotes.
How to Pair a New or Reset Remote
Make sure your Apple TV is on. If it’s not, unplug it and plug it in again.
Next, physically move your remote so it’s within 3-4 inches of the Apple TV box. The remote should be pointing at the front of the Apple TV.
If you have a 2nd generation (or later) Siri remote, press and hold the back button and volume up for two seconds.
If you have a 1st generation Siri remote, press and hold the menu button and the volume up button for two seconds.
With either remote, you must hold both buttons at the same time.
When the remote is paired, you’ll see a message on your screen and you’re ready to go!
Other Troubleshooting Tips
If your remote has stopped working, it may just have a dead battery. Consider plugging it in for a recharge before you get frustrated.
If you need to check your remote’s battery level, go to the main menu, then Settings > Remotes and Devices > Remote. This will tell you your battery’s percentage.
Because the Apple TV remote battery lasts so long, it’s easy to forget it needs a recharge every now and then.
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