A Comprehensive Guide to Reset Apple TV Remote [2 Ways]

When your Apple Remote is stuck, it may mean there’s something wrong with it. After ensuring that your remote is properly paired and charged, there is another way to help you fix it quickly—reset your Apple TV remote. Doing an Apple TV remote reset can fix some glitches and other issues quickly. Then follow this blog to learn how to reset Apple TV remote!

As mentioned at the beginning of the article, you are supposed to ensure that your Apple TV remote is charged. If the battery of your Apple TV remote suffices, now let’s take action to reset your Apple TV remote.

Reset an Apple TV Remote by Unpluging Apple TV

How to reset an Apple TV remote? For every model of Apple TV remote, the easiest method is to unplug your Apple TV device.

Because Apple TV has no on/off switch, while the Power button on the Siri Remote (2nd generation or later) just puts Apple TV to sleep and wakes Apple TV from sleep. To power off the Apple TV, you need to unplug the power cord.

Passo 1. Physically unplug your Apple TV and wait at least six seconds.

Passo 2. Plug your Apple TV back in and wait to use your remote to see if this has reset the connection.

Reset an Apple TV Remote by Re-pairing

Although there are different models of Apple TV remotes now, the second way I am supposed to share with you is to reset Apple TV remotes with similar buttons regardless of their model.

Passo 1. Pressione o botão Menu ou Televisão icon) and Diminuir volume. ( – icon) buttons on your remote simultaneously until you see the status light on your Apple TV turn off and then back on again.

Passo 2. Wait 5-10 seconds you will see the Connection Lost notification appear on your television screen, then continue to wait for your Apple TV remote to restart and connect to your Apple TV automatically. When the Connected notification shows up, indicating that your remote is connected again.

Reset Different Apple TV Remotes by Re-pairing

You need to identify the model of your Apple TV remote before adopting the method. For different remotes, the reset buttons are different. Let’s see how to reset your Apple TV remote with corresponding buttons.

Reset Apple TV/Siri Remote

If your Apple TV remote has a touchpad at the top of the remote, then your remote belongs to Apple TV Remote, also called Siri Remote.

Passo 1. Pressione o botão < or MENU botão e + button on your Apple TV Remote for five seconds.

Passo 2. Move the Siri Remote closer to your Apple TV when the Pairing Remote notification appears on the screen. Once the Pairing Remote notification disappears, you can use your remote again.

Reset Apple Remote

If your Apple TV remote has a ring of buttons at the top, then your remote belongs to the earlier version of the Apple TV remote, which is named Apple Remote with aluminum and white color.

Passo 1. Pressione o botão MENU e o Esquerda buttons on your Apple remote until there is an image that a remote with an icon above that looks like two nontouching ovals at an angle.

Passo 2. Pressione o botão MENU e o Direita buttons on your Apple Remote until you see a logo on your Apple TV screen of a remote with the two ovals now overlapping to look like chain links. It indicates the connection has been reestablished with your Apple Remote.

Passo 3. When the reset process finishes, you can try to use the Apple Remote to check whether it works or not.

How to Control Apple TV Without a Remote?

If you have tried all the methods above, and your Apple TV remote still isn’t working well, you are supposed to contact Apple support or try a virtual remote app.

After trying the two methods, do you still have a question in mind about how to reset my Apple TV remote? Fortunately, there are virtual Apple TV remotes prepared for you. You can use the iPhone as a virtual remote for Apple TV, or this Universal Apple TV Remote App I will introduce below.

The Aplicativo Universal de Controle Remoto para Apple TV was developed by BoostVision, a startup company that focuses on mobile app development. It aims to empower everyone to cast photos/videos/audio, screen mirroring to TV, and remote control for smart TVs. Thanks to its creation, this Apple TV remote app makes up for the regret of those who use Android-compatible devices, unlike iOS mobile devices that have built-in Apple TV Remote Feature. Now I’m going to show you how to use this application instead of your stuck remote.

Passo 1. Download and install the Universal Apple TV Remote App of BoostVision on your mobile device, then allow its permissions.

Passo 2. Ensure your mobile device and Apple TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi. Then open this app and tap the top area to pair your Apple TV with the PIN code.

Passo 3. When the pairing connection finishes, you can use this app to control your Apple TV as a virtual remote.

Linha de Fundo

How to reset the Apple TV remote? Now you must answer the question fluently. You can unplug the Apple TV, or press the corresponding buttons manually, or you can use the Universal Apple TV Remote App instead. No matter which method you choose, I hope you can address your question effectively.

How to Reset Apple TV Remote FAQ

Q: How do I manually reset my Apple TV remote?

Pressione o botão Televisão botão e o Diminuir o Volume button on the Siri Remote for a second. Resetting the Siri Remote unpairs it with Apple TV. Follow the instructions below to pair it again.

Q: Why has my Apple TV remote stopped working?

• Sensor de infravermelho do controle remoto sujo ou quebrado.
• Bateria do controle remoto fraca ou descarregada.
• Conexão defeituosa.
• Lag na Apple TV.
• Software desatualizado ou corrompido.
• Breakdown remote hardware.