apple tv remote will not charge

Apple TV remote stopped working. Charged for 24 hours on charger that works for my iPhone 14. Remote does not light up or seem to work as it did previously.

Posted on Aug 1, 2023 06:02 PM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2023 06:56 PM

Remote does not light up …

The remote is not designed to light up. It sends its commands by bluetooth (radio waves), not visible light. The remote also has an IR transmitter for volume control, but that is also not visible to human eyes.


… or seem to work as it did previously.

Try the troubleshooting steps as listed in this support document:

If your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote isn't working - Apple Support


If you still need help after doing those steps, then contact Apple Support.

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Aug 1, 2023 06:56 PM in response to Zootiee1

Remote does not light up …

The remote is not designed to light up. It sends its commands by bluetooth (radio waves), not visible light. The remote also has an IR transmitter for volume control, but that is also not visible to human eyes.


… or seem to work as it did previously.

Try the troubleshooting steps as listed in this support document:

If your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote isn't working - Apple Support


If you still need help after doing those steps, then contact Apple Support.

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