Apple TV Remote Control
I have an Apple TV box with the Remote Control A1513. Can I use the Remote Control A1962 in that Apple TV box? Is it compatible?
iPhone 6, iOS 12
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I have an Apple TV box with the Remote Control A1513. Can I use the Remote Control A1962 in that Apple TV box? Is it compatible?
iPhone 6, iOS 12
Is A1962 compatible?
Yes, any model Siri Remote is compatible with any current model Apple TV box (A1625 or later).
List of Apple TV remotes and their compatibility - Apple Support
Siri Remote (3rd generation) … A2854 … tvOS 15.4 or later
Siri Remote (2nd generation) … A2540 … tvOS 14.5 or later
Siri Remote (1st generation, white ring) … A1962 … tvOS 9 or later
Siri Remote (1st generation, no white ring) … A1513 … tvOS 9 or later
Apple Remote (aluminum) [legacy]… A1294 … any model (but not all modern functions)
Apple Remote (white) [legacy] … A1156 … any model (but not all modern functions)
Replacement remotes will have to be paired to the box: Pair the Siri Remote with Apple TV - Apple Support
Is A1962 compatible?
Yes, any model Siri Remote is compatible with any current model Apple TV box (A1625 or later).
List of Apple TV remotes and their compatibility - Apple Support
Siri Remote (3rd generation) … A2854 … tvOS 15.4 or later
Siri Remote (2nd generation) … A2540 … tvOS 14.5 or later
Siri Remote (1st generation, white ring) … A1962 … tvOS 9 or later
Siri Remote (1st generation, no white ring) … A1513 … tvOS 9 or later
Apple Remote (aluminum) [legacy]… A1294 … any model (but not all modern functions)
Apple Remote (white) [legacy] … A1156 … any model (but not all modern functions)
Replacement remotes will have to be paired to the box: Pair the Siri Remote with Apple TV - Apple Support
Apple TV Remote Control