Normally, your remote will connect to your Apple TV automatically, but if that isn’t the case you need to pair your remote manually. Although there are different types of Apple TV remotes, they pair with the Apple TV in a similar way. In this article, we will give you the most detailed steps to pair Apple TV remote and unpair it.
Types of Apple TV Remotes:
There are two types of Apple TV Remotes:
How to Pair Apple TV Remote
If you are looking to pair your Apple TV Remote with your Apple TV, there are two methods for this:
Method 1: From the Apple TV Menu
For this method, make sure your remote is in close proximity to your Apple TV.Go to the Settings app and then tap on General.On the main menu, select Remotes and then Pair Apple TV Remote.When the pairing process starts, you can see a message right above the remote icon on your Apple TV.Now, once the pairing process is done, your Apple TV will accept commands from the paired remote.
Method 2: Using the Remote
For white and aluminum remote (Apple TV 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Generation):
Press and hold the Menu and Right buttons for six seconds.Once paired, a message should appear on the screen of your Apple TV indicating that the remote is connected.
For black/Siri remote: The Siri remote comes automatically paired with the Apple TV. If, for whatever reason, the remote gets disconnected, or you’ve purchased a replacement remote, you will need to manually pair it with your Apple TV. To do this, follow along:
Place the remote over the Apple TV for completing pairing.For Siri Remote (1st Generation): Press and hold the Menu and Volume Up/+ buttons for about 2 seconds.For Siri Remote (2nd Generation): Press and hold the Back and Volume Up/+ button for about 2 seconds.When the Siri Remote is paired successfully, an On-Screen message will appear.
How to Unpair Apple TV Remote
In some cases, if Apple TV remote is not working as intended, you may need to unpair the remote and then repair it. To unpair the remote, follow these steps in any of the two methods mentioned below:
Method 1: From the Apple TV Menu
Go to the Settings app.Tap on General.On the main menu, select Remotes.Choose the one that you wish to unpair and then click Unpair Apple TV Remote.When the unpairing process starts, you can see the broken chain-link icon over the remote icon on your Apple TV.
Method 2: Using the Apple TV Remote
For white and aluminum remote (Apple TV 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Generation): Press and hold the Menu and Left buttons for six seconds. For black/Siri remote: We’re sorry, but this remote cannot be unpaired. However, you can run through the steps of pairing to reset it. That’s all about on how to pair and unpair Apple TV Remote. If you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment in the comments section below. Also, share with article with your friends and family, this may answer their questions about their Apple TV.
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