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Apple TV Remote Isn't Responding

If your remote isn't working as expected, first try charging your remote at least 12-24 hours. If your remote still isn't working as expected, proceed through the steps below to re-connect your remote.

Check your remote signal strength

If your remote pairs to your Apple TV but your remote is still not working as expected, check your remote signal strength.

  1. On your Apple TV using tv iOS 18.0 or later, go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Remote.
  2. Check the remote signal strength indicator (Bluetooth RSSI) on the screen.
  3. If the indicator says your signal is weak, or if you don't have an indicator, move to within 20 feet (about 6 meters) of your Apple TV. Move anything that blocks the path between your remote and the front of your Apple TV, television, receiver, and sound bar.

 

Restart your remote

  1. Press and hold the TV/Control Center button Apple Remote Command Button and the Volume Down button Apple TV Volume down button at the same time. Hold the buttons down for about 5 seconds, or until the status light on your Apple TV turns off and on again.
    Apple TV Remote Silver
  2. Release the buttons, then wait 5 to 10 seconds.
  3. Press any button on your remote. If a Remote Connected notification appears, you can use your remote. If a Remote Connected notification doesn't appear, try the steps to pair your remote again.

 

 

 

 

Pair your remote

  1. Point your remote at your Apple TV. Make sure that the remote is about 3 inches from your Apple TV.
  2. Press and hold the Back button Apple Remote Arrow button and the Volume Up Apple Remote Plus button button for five seconds.
    Apple Remote re-pair buttons
  3. If asked, place your remote on top of Apple TV to complete pairing.
  4. If your remote doesn't pair, unplug your Apple TV, wait six seconds, and plug your Apple TV back into power. Then try pairing your remote again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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