my Apple remote just stopped working and every time I press a button I see my Apple box light blinks repeatably. I unplugged the box and it still doesn’t work. I even tried to re set it but nothing seems to happen other then the box light in the front just keep blinking
Apple TV (2nd gen)
Welcome to the Apple Community.
If your problem persists get yourself a micro USB cable for the Apple TV 2 and 3 models or a USB-C cable for the Apple TV HD (sold separately), you can restore your Apple TV from iTunes:
(You may already have a micro USB cable if you have a camera or other digital device)
The device list can be found below the volume slider near the top of the iTunes window. (MacOS 14 and earlier)
The device list can be found in the sidebar of the Finder. (MacOS 15 and later). You’ll need to ensure that the option to display iOS devices is enabled in Finder Preferences ➔ Sidebar.
You cannot use this method with the Apple TV 4K and will need to take the unit to Apple if a simple disconnection of all cables for 30 seconds doesn’t address the situation for you.
Welcome to the Apple Community.
If your problem persists get yourself a micro USB cable for the Apple TV 2 and 3 models or a USB-C cable for the Apple TV HD (sold separately), you can restore your Apple TV from iTunes:
(You may already have a micro USB cable if you have a camera or other digital device)
The device list can be found below the volume slider near the top of the iTunes window. (MacOS 14 and earlier)
The device list can be found in the sidebar of the Finder. (MacOS 15 and later). You’ll need to ensure that the option to display iOS devices is enabled in Finder Preferences ➔ Sidebar.
You cannot use this method with the Apple TV 4K and will need to take the unit to Apple if a simple disconnection of all cables for 30 seconds doesn’t address the situation for you.
My Apple TV remote suddenly stopped working
