After 16.3.1 update, the TV/Control Center button no longer turns on my system or switches input back to Apple TV

The 16.3.1 update has broken my Apple TV 4K 2021 model's cec control. I can no longer turn on my TV by pressing the Apple remote button. Have also lost the ability to switch input back to Apple TV when using of the other inputs on my home theater system. I have to use my Vizio remote to switch to the Apple TV's hdmi input.


Restarting the remote did not help this problem. How can I roll back to 16.3?

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Posted on Feb 8, 2023 07:54 PM

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Feb 11, 2023 10:23 AM in response to Strommin

Greetings Strommin, 


Here are some steps to take when the Apple TV remote is not working as expected. If your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote isn't working


Try these steps first
1. Stay within 20 feet (about 6 meters) of your Apple TV and move anything that blocks the path between your remote and the front of your Apple TV, television, receiver, and sound bar.
2. Charge your remote for 30 minutes using a USB-C to USB or Lightning to USB cable and a USB wall charger.
3. Unplug your Apple TV from the wall power outlet. Wait at least six seconds, then plug it back in.
If the volume buttons on your Apple TV remote stop working, learn what to do.

Restart your remote
If your remote still isn't working as expected, try restarting your remote.
1. Press and hold the TV/Control Center button and the Volume Down button at the same time. Hold the buttons down for about 5 seconds, or until the status light on your Apple TV turns off and on again.  
2. Release the buttons. Then wait 5 to 10 seconds for a Connection Lost notification to appear on your TV screen.
3. Wait while your remote restarts. When the Connected notification appears, you can use your remote.


Thanks. 

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