Apple TV Remote: Everything You Need To Know

[@EasyOSX]

Hey everyone. If you're looking for help on the new Siri Remote (aka the Apple TV 4K remote) then I've got a new video on how to use that here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnWTq3x8f9OredE

[@nansfavs]

Thanks for this video. I hate that remote but maybe now it won't be so aggravating. Great job!

[@EasyOSX]

Fair enough. It’s probably a big reason why Apple changed it several years back to the current design

[@brownskingirl7272]

Life saver! I am currently babysitting and did not know how to use the remote. Lol now I can watch tv while they sleep.

[@EasyOSX]

Happy the video was helpful! Thank you for your kind words

[@MsWaterlily100]

Im in the same boat could not figure it out

[@Edztac.yy1651]

SAAAMMEEE

[@jeli6606]

Lol girl me rn!! I was like ok I need to youtube this 😂

[@V200DIESEL]

Thank you, it helped me understand and get started with the remote. Watching the rest to learn the ins and outs. Well done presentation.

[@EasyOSX]

Thank you for the kind words! So glad it helped

[@UnpredictableJH]

Thanks, I really needed this video!

[@POLY990]

I was on youtube, and there seems to be no enter button on the search feature. What to do?

[@EasyOSX]

I believe it should search as you type on the TV app so you don’t have the enter button

[@deborahbuonomo296]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@EasyOSX]

Happy to help! Thanks for the sub!

[@weburkes]

"How to charge the remote" would complete this helpful video

[@EasyOSX]

That’s fair, that is something I probably should have actually mentioned and forgot to cover. To charge it, you need to connect up a Lightning charger cable (the same one the iPhone uses) either to a wall charger, the back of the Apple TV, or some other USB port (probably a wall charger for most people). Thank you for catching that.

[@EasyOSX]

And now that’s been corrected with my latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn2zfZmnq6qoasU

[@SassySkylar]

@@EasyOSX superb!!!

[@FizzyAidOfficial]

How do you switch sources

[@EasyOSX]

You mean like between different TV inputs?

[@missann0906]

Thanks you ! Good presentation 👏👏👏

[@EasyOSX]

Thank you for the kind word

[@brianandrew9706]

I have this remote 4k use it for zwift app only, after saving ride i power down at socket, on restart it goes to apple tv and i cant access apps, a further restart sorts this, is there a remote press im missing? Thank you.

[@RobCapps]

Dear apple engineers, IF IT AINT BROKE. DONT. FIX. IT.

[@wanda01141]

Preach cause I was pissed the hell off with this remote

[@amitgoswami8647]

It really helped. God Bless you

[@EasyOSX]

Happy to help!

[@ykmyhomielizabeth]

Hello, I am trying to connect my Nintendo switch to this tv and need to know how do I switch to HDMI 2 on Apple TV? I see it says HDMI 1 when I turn the tv on, but i don’t know how to edit it.

[@EasyOSX]

I’m not aware of doing input switching from the Apple TV. If your TV supports HDMI CEC then you can enable that feature on your Switch so it can automatically turn on and switch the TV inputs when you turn on the Switch in the dock. If not then you’d have to use the TV set’s provided remote or input button on the screen itself.

[@tinawald6135]

Thanks this was helpful The only thing you didn’t cover was to add close caption

[@EasyOSX]

That’s true. I think I chose to not include that only because the method to add it can vary a bit from app to app.

[@ghanstarrxl]

What is the name of the tune playing in the background? It’s sweet

[@EasyOSX]

CGI Snake by Chris Zabriskie

[@Kazx212]

Can it also turn on the tv ?

[@EasyOSX]

Yes it can. You may need to turn on something called HDMI CEC, on the TV as well as the box, but usually that’s turn on by default. But if both the box and the TV are off, and you turn on the box, then the TV screen will turn on as well and go to the Apple TV’s input. Likewise if you turn off the TV screen, the Apple TV box will turn off

[@kitt6485]

Very helpful

[@EasyOSX]

Glad to hear that

[@sisco0304]

is this compatible with the 4k 2nd generation Apple TV my kid threw at the wall and the little circle came out and i put it back together but it acts wierd and it has a little cut on the ring where i open it up but it does work good just theeel ike $54 here in Riverside

[@EasyOSX]

Hey Cisco. I’ll be honest, I’ve never tried it, but I don’t see why it shouldn’t work. Personally, if I had the option I’d consider getting the newer silver Remotes as opposed to the one in this video, but if you already have the older, black one, then it’s worth a shot.

[@chioma51c97]

How do u start a program again without using the track pad. It says hold down something to go to beginning but idk what to hold down.

[@EasyOSX]

Hey Chioma, do you mean like restarting the app entirely or just the video you’re watching? If it’s the video you’re watching that’s app dependent. If you meant the whole app, I don’t think there is a way to do it without the trackpad other than the remote app on your iPhone or iPad.

[@momsterzz]

How do you mute the TV? When I hold the mic and say Mute it says use Siri - I thought I was talking to Siri!!

[@EasyOSX]

There's not a dedicated mute button, so you just have to hold the volume button down

[@s9ftie]

I’m at my cousins house and I’m in her room and I have no idea how to use it😭 I had to get my 5 year old niece to show me but she was struggling too

[@EasyOSX]

That’s rough. Was the video helpful?

[@s9ftie]

@@EasyOSX yes! We managed to figure it out 👍thank you!

[@EasyOSX]

Glad to hear!

[@THEDARKSIDECUTHERE]

Can you use on iPad Pro 2021? If so what are the things you can do with it.

[@EasyOSX]

Hi Raider. As far as I’m aware the Remotes will not work with the iPads because they don’t have an IR (infrared) receiver. There may be adapters that let it work with the iPad, but I’m not aware of any off the top of my head.

[@tekeshamaynard3469]

I need to know how to find my Guide & Dvr on my Apple Remote

[@EasyOSX]

Hey Tekesha. Is this for a particular service like KZbin TV, Hulu TV, etc.? Or something else?

[@jacK5onNORCAL]

There’s another feature where you can hit the lower volume button and the play/pause button at the same time and it runs analytics

[@EasyOSX]

You’re right! And tapping it will let you catch stack shots, though I hadn’t thought to even include those. Good pointer!

[@topspeederalmond]

Thank You.

[@EasyOSX]

Happy to help

[@Val-fn8gk]

I did a reset recently, and now I cannot use speech to text please help

[@EasyOSX]

Can you activate Siri to open apps and get info or does that not work as well?

[@barbaramajoy5278]

All I need to know is how to get the local channel guide using the appletv remote

[@EasyOSX]

What app are you using for your local channels? Like Tablo, HDHomerun, or something else?

[@nadagabri5783]

How to turn on tv? At a friends and zero clue. No button works for this first most important function.

[@EasyOSX]

Hey Gabri. Do you know if you have HDMI-CEC enabled on the TV? It goes by different names depending on the manufacturer, but if your TV has it and it’s enabled, then when you press the Menu, TV, or Power button (on the newest remotes) then the screen will turn on with the Apple TV box

[@larrydavis7352]

very helpful thanks

[@EasyOSX]

Happy I could help

[@Elvelocirata911]

And how I mute the TV with it?

[@EasyOSX]

On this remote it’s really just holding down the volume down button. On the newer Siri Remote there’s a dedicated mute button you can hit, but not this older one

[@marcusduff2124]

Is there a way to hold and scroll as opposed to constantly swiping?

[@EasyOSX]

When rewinding or fast forwarding in a video then yes you can do that. If you mean through items in a list, some apps support “fast scroll” where you scroll through with the right edge of the touch pad. That said, most apps don’t do this, and you’ll have a faster time just flicking your finger across the touchpad with a little more force like you would on your phone.

[@maryKate07]

Thank u so much

[@EasyOSX]

Happy to help!

[@toddstewart6368]

How do you turn the TV off and on with it?

[@EasyOSX]

Hey Todd. There’s not a good easy way to do it with this remote. Your best option is if your TV support HDMI-CEC is to make sure that is enabled. Then when you turn the Apple TV on the TV will turn on. Unfortunately you’ll have to turn off the TV screen to then turn off the Apple TV. There’s not a single dedicated button like there is on the new remote.

[@3mmar77]

How to switch off the Apple TV ?

[@EasyOSX]

Hey Ammar! On both the old and new remotes, hold down the TV button. A menu will pop up on the right side of the screen and you can hit “Sleep”. If your TV supports HDMI CEC then you can also just turn off your TV screen and it will put the Apple TV to sleep. If you’ve got the new Siri Remote then you can hold the power button in the top right corner to turn off the screen and box.

[@3mmar77]

@@EasyOSX thanks 🌹🌹

[@EasyOSX]

Happy to help!

[@jencytom2794]

I wanna know how to select an app

[@EasyOSX]

Hey Jency, do you mean like to open the app or to move it somewhere to delete it? If you just want to open it. Then just tap or click the touchpad like you would on a laptop. Clicking would guarantee it. If you mean something else by selecting and app then let me know so I can try to answer it.

[@Calilily123]

How do I turn the tv off?

[@EasyOSX]

Depends on the remote and if you have HDMI-CEC. If you have the silver Siri Remote, press and hold the power button. If you have the black TV remote, then you may need to use Siri and ask it to “Turn off the TV”

[@robertshawiv1513]

I’m assuming putting Apple TV to “sleep” is the same as “turning it off?”

[@EasyOSX]

For day to day use, yes. It doesn't ever truly turn off unless you disconnect it from power or hit the "Restart" button in the Settings app.

[@krishanbhadana5308]

How to turn on and off. Didn’t tell

[@EasyOSX]

That would just be putting the Apple TV to sleep. Short of pulling out the power cable that’s as far as it goes.

[@sherwindsouza9577]

How to turn on the tv

[@EasyOSX]

With most modern TV’s, all you should have to do is wake up the Apple TV box by clicking on any button on the remote, though the newer remotes have a dedicated power button in the top right corner

[@j.sahulka9024]

How do I just turn it off?

[@EasyOSX]

Hi Jeanine. If your TV screen supports HDMI CEC, the. Just turning off the Screen will also turn off the box. If you just want to turn off the box, and you’re using the model remote in this video, then you’re really just putting the box to sleep rather than fully off. In that case press and hold the TV button for a few seconds until the sidebar pops up and then hit “Sleep”. If you’re using the new silver 4K/Siri remote, then just press and hold the power button at the top of the face of the remote for a few seconds.

[@SassySkylar]

Surprised you didn’t mention how to charge the remote....

[@EasyOSX]

Yeah, that was a bit of an oversight, but that will soon be corrected.

[@SassySkylar]

@@EasyOSX 👏🏾👏🏾

[@EasyOSX]

And now that’s been corrected with my latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn2zfZmnq6qoasU

[@hannahtrinnaman8356]

It’s too complicated. I hate this remote. Was watching something on Discovery Plus. Accidentally sat on the remote and it changed my tennis commentary to Greek now I can’t get it back to English!

[@EasyOSX]

Well that’s one way to learn Greek, haha. But seriously, it depends on the app, but if you tap up you should be able to pull up settings for that particular app and change languages

[@HardRockMaster7577]

Well Done. Watching at 75% speed and it seemed completely normal. Biggest feature not on the remote is a MUTE button!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EasyOSX]

Haha. I do have a tendency to speak a little fast. It would be certainly nice too if they added a mute button.

[@JSTwoDoubleOEight]

How to fast forward. Did you forget that?

[@EasyOSX]

Maybe I did, I haven’t watched video in full in a few years. If I did it’s typically double tapping on the right side of the touchpad or pausing and scrolling through the timeline

[@hmgdesigns119]

Thank goodness for this video, We have one of this at the office and I must say this remote is no user friendly! So if you have never use or seen one these before. You will be 100% stuck. Stupid Apple! at least put some fade arrows to show that's how you move! our remote doesn't show a circle, like the one on this video!

[@EasyOSX]

Yeah I think a lot of people are better off with the new Siri Remote that has the arrows on the face of it. What did you mean by circle that was showing in the video but not for you?

[@robertmartindawe]

You don’t say how to learn it to the Apple TV

[@EasyOSX]

If you mean connect a remote to the Apple TV that is true. But I do have a video on how to do that in the link below. At the time I was working off the assumption that most people were new to Apple TV, had just gotten one, and wanted help learning the remote that came with it. How to Pair and Sync an Apple TV Remote to your Apple TV kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4HOf6NjiK93h5Y

[@pt0407]

How the L do you charge it tho?

[@EasyOSX]

There’s a port at the bottom of the remote, similar orientation as if you were charging your phone with the cable. If it’s the older remote then it’s Lightning, if it’s the newer ones then it’s USB type C

[@salweirdz2161]

Why the fuck would you start off without demonstrating how to power on with the remote?

[@EasyOSX]

Well typically any button press will wake up the TV

[@beekay5914]

This is NOT complete. No help in accessing top of screen menus

[@EasyOSX]

Hey Bee Kay, when you say top menus, are you referring to the ones in apps or something else?

[@wanda01141]

Omg thank u so much. I was getting frustrated as fuk with this damn remote. I didnt inow how to click on what i wanted to watch. I didnt know i had to kinda press/ squeeze the remote. Ughhhhhhhhhh 😩😩😡😡 . Thank you!!!

[@therockakaada6109]

Best remote

[@donaldreid1847]

After watching this I will not be buying and Apple TV.

[@EasyOSX]

To each their own. To be fair, though, this is the old remote. The new remote is much more traditional

[@pascales.1462]

The touchpad works like absolute shit.

[@EasyOSX]

Hey Pascale, it sounds like you're having some trouble. Is the touchpad a bit too responsive or not responsive enough? Or is something else going on?

[@pascales.1462]

@@EasyOSX It's barely responsive and I have no idea how to "back" to another screen (I'm an android girl - but this is what we have at work and I have no choice).

[@EasyOSX]

Hey Pascale, no worries. I can try to help you through this. Assuming it's the same model remote as in the video, tapping once on the "Menu" button will typically take you back one level. What this looks like depends on the app, so a video player like KZbin will take you out of a video if you're watching one on the first press, and then perhaps to the sidebar and home menu on the second, and the Apple TV Home screen on the third. Pandora will likely take you to the menu at the top of the screen on the first press and home on the second. Overall though, it is generally done by tapping the "Menu" button that you have a sort of, but not exact, equivalent of Android's back button. If the touchpad is your issue, assuming it's not a hardware failure, then you may try one of two things. The first is maybe adjust the pressure you're using on the trackpad. Typically it functions pretty similarly to a laptop trackpad and doesn't need much pressure, but maybe pressing a little more or little less will help. That said, you might also go into the Settings app, hit the "Remotes and Devices" menu, and then select "Touch Surface Tracking". This will let you adjust how sensitive the touchpad is to your inputs. Since you said it's not responsive, perhaps increasing the sensitivity will help. Try that and let me know if it works

[@LoriBothwell]

Very annoying remote Apple. Trust Apple to make new nonsense that complicates things.

[@EasyOSX]

There’s a reason they changed the design to the modern one that looks more like the others. Haha. I see what they were going for with this older one, and I wasn’t as negative about it as others, but I don’t blame anyone for not liking it