the tv has to support HDMI-CEC before it can understand the signals the appletv send to it to attempt to control the volume of the tv
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Control your TV or receiver with your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote - Apple Support
Adjust the volume
On your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote, press
or
to turn the volume up or down. If the volume doesn’t respond, follow steps to manually program your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote for volume control.
Your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote can control volume for either your television or your receiver, not for both simultaneously.
Apple TV remote won't adjust volume.