Apple TV remote control

TV is compatible, CEc is turned on, volume control is working, but I cannot control the TV’s power. I keep getting “you can’t use System Control with this configuration”. How do I get it to work???



Apple TV HD, tvOS 17

Posted on Jan 5, 2024 9:46 PM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2024 12:05 PM

  • Turn that setting to OFF, Restart your Apple TV then turn back ON once restarted to see if this helps
  • Restart your TV
  • Review your settings for HDMI - CEC - Some TVs require configuring an extra setting for how the HDMI port connected to your Apple TV behaves. Using the tv remote, look in your tv settings for any other settings that need to be enabled. See: If you can't control your Apple TV with your home theater or universal remote
  • Check the HDMI port and cable, unplug and plug back in if necessary and make sure the HDMI cable is compatible or try another cable if you have one.


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Jan 6, 2024 12:05 PM in response to RoryONEders

  • Turn that setting to OFF, Restart your Apple TV then turn back ON once restarted to see if this helps
  • Restart your TV
  • Review your settings for HDMI - CEC - Some TVs require configuring an extra setting for how the HDMI port connected to your Apple TV behaves. Using the tv remote, look in your tv settings for any other settings that need to be enabled. See: If you can't control your Apple TV with your home theater or universal remote
  • Check the HDMI port and cable, unplug and plug back in if necessary and make sure the HDMI cable is compatible or try another cable if you have one.


Jan 6, 2024 7:33 AM in response to Vancouver22

As I stated previously, I have already

tried:

  1. Open Settings  on Apple TV.
  2. Go to Remotes and Devices and turn ON Control TVs and Receivers.

Thats how I get to the error message.

”you can’t use System Control with this configuration”

The problem is there is no further explanation or links to what configuration is needed for it to work. Zero troubleshooting KB articles. And the support page feeds irrelevant articles and there is no complete guide or manual.

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