Use apple TV remote as the only remote for a TV

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Use apple TV remote as the only remote for a TV

I would like to purchase an Apple TV and an accompanying TV. I will use the Apple TV and tvOS as the only software to watch anything on that TV.

Is there a way to be able to use the remote of the Apple TV always as the only remote ever, so that I can I turn the TV and the Apple TV on and off with the Apple remote only. Ideally even if both have been completely disconnected from power?

I really would like to avoid having to deal with two remotes and doing weird dances, turning stuff on and off and selecting the right input source.

When purchasing a TV what do I need to watch out for to make that happen?

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)

Posted on May 12, 2023 11:08 AM

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lkrupp

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Jan 22, 2024 10:11 AM in response to foxyjoe

You need to check the user guide for your Denon AVR-S900W and discover if there is a setting that blocks the ‘off’ command. The Apple TV conforms with the HDMI-CEC standard. No, double clicking changes nothing.

I have a Denon AVR-S960J and it turns on/off with the Apple remote as expected.

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lkrupp

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May 12, 2023 12:15 PM in response to Visitor Q

If your TV supports the HDMI-CEC protocol (almost 100% of modern TVs do) then you can indeed control everything with the Apple TV Remote.

I control my Denon AVR and Sony HDTV with my Apple TV Remote only. You just make sure the option is turned on. Consult your TV’s user guide.

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Visitor Q Author

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May 16, 2023 12:32 PM in response to lkrupp

I am not sure, whether it is OK to ask for buying suggestions here, but what would be the best 40-43" TV that I can get for 800€ or less that is fully compatible with Apple TV and HDMI-CEC? Ideally also with AirPlay 2 support - just to make sure.

Apart from that I don't really care about anything else than image quality (4K, HDR, 120+ Hz, great colours and what else might be important).

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maciek-

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Feb 24, 2024 12:50 AM in response to foxyjoe

@foxyjoe & @Visitor Q - how exactly did you connect all these devices? Apple TV is connected to the AVR first? And then a single HDMI cable is going to a TV? Did you test other scenarios? How about if you'll provide another CEC-supporting device like PS5 or something? I'm on my way to buy a similar setup, and I need to be sure ;)

Also - which cables did you get? There are so many standards in here…

Thanks!

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foxyjoe

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Jan 22, 2024 08:53 AM in response to Visitor Q

Just got the Apple TV device and set up to turn TV on and control volume on my Denon AVR-S900W. The TV's HDMI-CEC is turned on, as is the Apple TV remote control of TV & receiver. Only thing that does not seem to work is turning On/Off receiver. Did I miss something? Do you have to double click the apple remote power button or something?

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