Factory Reset my Apple TV 4k no Mini SBC connections or remote control

I lost power for a week and now my apple tv control doesn't want to connect with my apple TV 4k. I try to reconnect my remote but it keep showing Pair your remote bring it closer to Apple tv and nothing happen. how can i reset my apple tv using my computer without the remote.

Apple TV HD, tvOS 12

Posted on Jul 15, 2024 8:22 AM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2024 11:14 AM

If your Apple TV box reacts to trying to pair the remote (successfully or not), then its software is working fine and doesn’t need a factory reset. Doing a factory reset requires a functional remote to do it yourself, or else you will need assistance from an Apple technician. Connecting your Apple TV to a computer through USB isn’t supported for the 4K models.


If the remote isn’t working: If your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote isn't working - Apple Support

  1. Verify that the remote battery is charged enough,
  2. Try restarting the remote using the button combination as indicated,
  3. Try pairing the remote again using the other button combination as indicated,
  4. If the issue persists after all that then contact Apple Support. Possibly the remote itself has defects.
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Jul 17, 2024 11:14 AM in response to hidalgocb

If your Apple TV box reacts to trying to pair the remote (successfully or not), then its software is working fine and doesn’t need a factory reset. Doing a factory reset requires a functional remote to do it yourself, or else you will need assistance from an Apple technician. Connecting your Apple TV to a computer through USB isn’t supported for the 4K models.


If the remote isn’t working: If your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote isn't working - Apple Support

  1. Verify that the remote battery is charged enough,
  2. Try restarting the remote using the button combination as indicated,
  3. Try pairing the remote again using the other button combination as indicated,
  4. If the issue persists after all that then contact Apple Support. Possibly the remote itself has defects.

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Factory Reset my Apple TV 4k no Mini SBC connections or remote control

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