Accessibility shortcuts keeps showing up on Samsung TV -- Apple TV remote was culprit

After near losing my mind and trying a ridiculous number of things to get the accessibility shortcuts to stop showing up on my Samsung TV screen, I wanted to share what solved the issue. My 4K apple TV remote was the culprit. Even just putting my hand near the apple TV remote (not touching it) made my Samsung TV display the mute symbol and open the acccessibility menu. Resetting my remote solved the issue. I hope this helps someone!

1. Press and hold the TV/Control Center button  and the Volume Down button  at the same time. Hold the buttons down for about 5 seconds, or until the status light on Apple TV turns off then turns on again.  
2. Release the buttons, then wait 5–10 seconds. A Connection Lost notification will appear on your TV screen. 
3. After your remote restarts, a Connected notification will appear on your TV screen.

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