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Unable to link Apple TV with remote

cant link apple tv

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Apple TV 4K, tvOS 16

Posted on Aug 26, 2025 12:18 AM

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Urquhart1244

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Posted on Aug 26, 2025 5:15 AM

apple tv remote

cant link apple tv

To pair the Siri Remote to the Apple TV box A1625 or later, do as described here:

Pair a remote with Apple TV - Apple Support

Hold the Menu (or < Back) button and the Volume Up (+) button simultaneous for a few seconds, until the message appears on screen.

You may want to verify that the remote’s battery is properly charged enough. A depleted battery may prevent pairing.

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 16

Please keep your Apple TV box up-to-date for best (app) support, fixes, and new features. The current version system software is tvOS 18.6.

About Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD software updates - Apple Support

Update your Apple TV - Apple Support

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