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Apple TV won't turn on by remote

When my Apple TV is in sleep mode and I try to turn it back on with the remote, it doesn't turn on. No matter what button I press. I can use Siri and say "turn on the TV" and that works, but the remote and remote app don't. I tried restarting the TV, but no difference was made.

Apple TV HD, tvOS 13

Posted on Mar 16, 2020 8:06 PM

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Posted on Mar 17, 2020 12:32 AM

Only the Menu button and TV/Home button can be used to wake the Apple TV with tvOS 13. The touch surface that could be used with tvOS 12 is no longer functional for this function.


Put your Apple TV to sleep (and wake it again) - Apple Support

Use your Siri Remote with your Apple TV - Apple Support

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Mar 17, 2020 12:32 AM in response to Briancox03

Only the Menu button and TV/Home button can be used to wake the Apple TV with tvOS 13. The touch surface that could be used with tvOS 12 is no longer functional for this function.


Put your Apple TV to sleep (and wake it again) - Apple Support

Use your Siri Remote with your Apple TV - Apple Support

Apple TV won't turn on by remote

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