Apple TV User Guide
- Welcome
- What’s new in tvOS 17
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- Siri Remote at a glance
- Navigate Apple TV
- Control what’s playing
- Adjust audio
- Activate Siri or dictation
- Open Control Center
- Enter text
- Switch quickly between apps
- Turn Apple TV on or off
- Control touch surface sensitivity
- Charge the Siri Remote
- Reconnect the Siri Remote
- Help locate the Siri Remote (2nd generation or later)
- Use screen savers
- Customize the Home Screen
- Use iOS or iPadOS Control Center
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- Use the Search app
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- Restrict access to content
- Adjust privacy settings
- Manage storage
- Share Apple TV
- Family Sharing
- Adjust video and audio settings
- Connect Bluetooth devices
- Set notifications
- Set the TV button
- Use the iOS or iPadOS keyboard
- Control your TV and volume
- Use other remotes
- Use Apple TV as a conference room display
- Change network settings
- Change language or region
- Copyright
Control your TV and volume with the Siri Remote
You can configure the Siri Remote to turn your TV or receiver on or off, change the input to your Apple TV, and even control the volume.
Use the Siri Remote to turn your TV or receiver on or off
Open Settings
on Apple TV.Go to Remotes and Devices and turn on Control TVs and Receivers.
Use the Siri Remote to control the volume of your TV, sound bar, or receiver
Open Settings
on Apple TV.Go to Remotes and Devices > Volume Control and choose from the following options.
Auto: Automatically pick the most compatible volume control.
HDMI: Use CEC to control volume. Choose this option if your TV or receiver supports HDMI-CEC.
TV via IR: Use IR to control volume on your TV. Choose this option if your TV or receiver uses an IR (infrared) remote.
Off: Disable volume control for devices other than Apple TV.
Learn New Device: Choose this option if the above options aren’t working. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn your device remote’s volume controls buttons on Apple TV.
Note: These settings may not work with all devices. For more information, see the Apple Support article If you can't control your Apple TV with your home theater or universal remote.