How to use siri remote to mute

The Apple promo refers to controlling the TV with power and mute buttons. I am hoping that the mute function also works with Homepods connected to the ATV. It makes perfect sense but that doesn't mean it will work - it has taken years (nearly typed tears!) for Apple to come up with a mute button.

I guess I will have to wait until people receive deliveries in mid-May and report back.

The upcoming new Siri Remote will have a Mute button. The (older) Siri Remote doesn’t have a Mute option. You’ll have to volume down to zero, or pause the stream for silence.

New Siri Remote Mute button does not work on Best Buy Insignia TVs. 🙄