How to Reset Apple TV Remote in 2022
Siri Remote uses a Bluetooth connection to connect with your Apple TV. Other than that, it uses IR blaster technology to control other devices. When your Apple TV remote is not working, you have to check whether the remote battery is drained or not. If the batteries have sufficient charge, you need to reset your Apple TV remote to connect and control your device again.
How to Reset Apple TV Remote
Unplugging the streaming device from its power source is an easier way to reset your remote.
1. Firstly, unplug the HDMI cable of your Apple TV from the TV port.
2. Wait for about 6-8 seconds.
3. Next, plug in the Apple TV cable back into the port.
4. Hold on until the home screen appears.
How to Hard Reset Apple TV Siri Remote
1. First of all, press and hold the Menu and Volume Up buttons together.
2. Within a few seconds, you will see a notification stating Pairing Remote.
3. Upon holding those buttons, keep your remote in closer range to the TV.
4. When the remote is reset, the message will disappear.
Old Apple TV Remote
1. Press and hold the Menu button and Left button at the same time.
2. Hold these buttons until you see a remote image. It will appear within six seconds.
3. After that, hold the Menu and Right buttons together. You will see the two ovals overlap to link.
4. Finally, you have reset your remote.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best and easiest way to reset your Apple streaming device without a remote is by using Apple TV controls on iPhone or iTunes on Windows/Mac. The latest version of iOS has built-in support to control Apple TV right from the iPhone control center. If you had an outdated iOS on your iPhone, you can install the Apple TV remote app from the App Store.
Press and hold the Back/Menu and TV buttons simultaneously. Release those buttons when the status LED light on the Apple TV begins to flash to restart.
