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Apple TV remote stopped working

My Apple TV remote has stopped working this week … it has always controlled my tv and Apple TV perfectly. I have not changed anything, but maybe there was an update? Anyone know how to fix this?

Posted on Mar 20, 2022 12:37 PM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2022 8:22 AM

Please detail you audio system. Do you use the TV’s built-in speakers, or something else?

Does the remote have line-of-sight to the TV’s IR receptor? Unlike the navigation commands, volume control signals will often* be send via IR to the TV or receiver directly.


*some exceptions apply depending on audio system.

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Mar 21, 2022 8:22 AM in response to JBinFullerton

Please detail you audio system. Do you use the TV’s built-in speakers, or something else?

Does the remote have line-of-sight to the TV’s IR receptor? Unlike the navigation commands, volume control signals will often* be send via IR to the TV or receiver directly.


*some exceptions apply depending on audio system.

Mar 20, 2022 3:20 PM in response to JBinFullerton

JBinFullerton wrote:

My Apple TV remote has stopped working this week … it has always controlled my tv and Apple TV perfectly. I have not changed anything, but maybe there was an update? Anyone know how to fix this?

It's likely that your remote needs a reset and then to be freshly paired to your ATV. Or it needs recharging :-).


Please refer to this article from Apple Support: If your Apple TV remote isn't working.


Apple TV remote stopped working

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