Apple TV User Guide
- Welcome
- What’s new in tvOS 18
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- Stream audio and video to Apple TV
- Use AirPlay-enabled speakers with Apple TV
- Use AirPods or Beats with Apple TV
- Connect Bluetooth devices
- Use your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch as a remote
- Use your iPhone or iPad as a keyboard
- Use your iPhone or iPad as a web camera
- Use Siri on other devices to control Apple TV
- Create personalized screen savers
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- TV app at a glance
- Navigate the Apple TV app
- Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, or a channel
- Start watching on the Home screen
- Control video playback
- Search in the Apple TV app
- Watch Apple TV+ Originals
- Watch MLS
- Watch sports
- Buy or rent movies and TV shows
- View movies and TV shows in your library
- Manage recommendations
- Adjust TV app settings
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- Music app at a glance
- Subscribe to Apple Music
- Start listening on the Home screen
- Control music playback
- Search for songs, artists, and albums
- Discover new music
- Use Apple Music Sing
- Play music together using SharePlay
- Listen to radio stations
- Watch music videos
- Browse music in your library
- See what your friends are listening to
- Manage recommendations
- Adjust Music app settings
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- Fitness app at a glance
- Connect your Apple Watch or iPhone
- Subscribe to Apple Fitness+
- Start working out in the For You screen
- View workout details and control playback
- Browse or search for workouts
- Save workouts for later
- Combine workouts with Stacks
- View and manage your Custom Plan
- Work out together using SharePlay
- App Store
- Search
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- Copyright
Overview of buttons on the Apple TV remote
The remote included with your Apple TV varies depending on your model. Find your remote below to learn about its buttons.
Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote (2nd and 3rd generation) | Button description |
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Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote (1st generation) | Button description |
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Press 
to turn on 
Swipe on the clickpad, or press up, down, left, or right on the clickpad ring to navigate 
Press and hold 
to activate Siri (if available), open Search, or dictate text.
Press 
to go back to the previous screen. Press and hold to go to the Home Screen.
Press 
to open the 
Press 
to play or pause.
Press 
or 
to increase or decrease volume. Press and hold to increase or decrease volume rapidly.
Press 
to mute or unmute audio.
to go back to the previous screen. Press and hold to go to the Home Screen.