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Remote connects only if charging. Unplugged is not responding. Any tip to fix that? Thank you

Remote connects only if charging. Once unpluged it loses connection and doesn’t respond. Any tip to fix that? Thank you

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Posted on Jul 19, 2021 4:57 AM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2021 5:17 AM

Charge directly from a computer or wall outlet. Other USB ports (including unpowered USB hubs) may not give enough ‘juice’ for charging. Charge your Siri Remote - Apple Support


If it doesn’t hold its charge anymore, then the battery may need ‘servicing’. I put that in quotes, as it is actually an exchange of the whole remote. If still under warranty, then it may be free of charge. If the warranty has expired, then there is a service fee of about 50% of the new price. Contact Apple for an appointment or mail-in service.


Apple TV repair - Official Apple Support

↳ Battery service for your remote

Apple TV service pricing for rechargeable accessories - Apple Support


For optimal battery life, keep the charge between 20% and 80% of capacity. Try not to deplete the battery. Use official/​approved cables and chargers, and don’t use worn-out/​party broken charging cables.

Learn how to preserve battery life - Apple

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Jul 19, 2021 5:17 AM in response to Appletvremoteissues

Charge directly from a computer or wall outlet. Other USB ports (including unpowered USB hubs) may not give enough ‘juice’ for charging. Charge your Siri Remote - Apple Support


If it doesn’t hold its charge anymore, then the battery may need ‘servicing’. I put that in quotes, as it is actually an exchange of the whole remote. If still under warranty, then it may be free of charge. If the warranty has expired, then there is a service fee of about 50% of the new price. Contact Apple for an appointment or mail-in service.


Apple TV repair - Official Apple Support

↳ Battery service for your remote

Apple TV service pricing for rechargeable accessories - Apple Support


For optimal battery life, keep the charge between 20% and 80% of capacity. Try not to deplete the battery. Use official/​approved cables and chargers, and don’t use worn-out/​party broken charging cables.

Learn how to preserve battery life - Apple

Remote connects only if charging. Unplugged is not responding. Any tip to fix that? Thank you

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