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
Reconnect the Siri Remote to Apple TV
The Siri Remote comes automatically paired with your Apple TV. If it disconnects or you get a replacement remote, you’ll need to manually pair it to Apple TV.
You can pair the Siri Remote with only one Apple TV at a time. When you pair a remote, any other paired remote is automatically unpaired.
If your Siri Remote isn’t responding, you can first reset it, then pair it again.
Reset the Siri Remote
Press and hold the TV button
and the Volume Down button 
on the Siri Remote for 2 seconds.Resetting the Siri Remote unpairs it with Apple TV. Follow the instructions below to pair it again.
Pair the Siri Remote with Apple TV
Turn on Apple TV and position the Siri Remote so it’s within 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) and pointing at the front of Apple TV.
Do one of the following:
Siri Remote (2nd generation or later): Press and hold the Back button
and the Volume Up button 
for 2 seconds.Siri Remote (1st generation): Press and hold the
button and the Volume Up button for 2 seconds.
When the Siri Remote is successfully paired, an onscreen message appears.