I just got a used apple tv. It did not come with a remote so I am using one for my macbook. When I start ATV the language choices pop up. When I use my remote the ATV responds with a blink of the white light but will not let me select anything. I synced the remote to the ATV it gave me the appropriate symbol but still nothing.
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Apple TV not responding to remote
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No idea why your remote is not working, have you verified it works with your Mac?
Maybe power cycle your ATV, then try the pairing sequence again.
Maybe power cycle your ATV, then try the pairing sequence again.
You can also press and hold the Menu and Next/Fast-forward buttons for 6 seconds to pair Apple TV and the remote.
When youve successfully paired your Apple Remote, Apple TV displays a chainlink () symbol above a picture of a remote in the setting menu. Apple TV now works only with the paired remote.
When youve successfully paired your Apple Remote, Apple TV displays a chainlink () symbol above a picture of a remote in the setting menu. Apple TV now works only with the paired remote.
Hi John!
Yeah, it works with my mac!
I have tried everything it seems, unpairing and pairing. I get the symbol that pops up for both! I have powered down and repeated! When I try to use the remote the Atv blinks the white light so it recognizes it but won't do anything. I can bring up the resolution screen but I can't select anything. I can only stare at the select your language screen.
Yeah, it works with my mac!
I have tried everything it seems, unpairing and pairing. I get the symbol that pops up for both! I have powered down and repeated! When I try to use the remote the Atv blinks the white light so it recognizes it but won't do anything. I can bring up the resolution screen but I can't select anything. I can only stare at the select your language screen.
I had a similar problem and, instead of holding next/fast-forward, I held left (rewind). Fixed the issue.
Apple TV not responding to remote
They look the same - but are different functionally - as far as I can see.
My Mac remote will not work with my ATV and vice versa.
You will have to purchase a remote
They look the same - but are different functionally - as far as I can see.
My Mac remote will not work with my ATV and vice versa.
You will have to purchase a remote
This is not a remote problem itself, but rather a problem with the IR driver on your AppleTV.
Most probably it was hacked before and the guy somehow screwed it up.
You basically need to reinstall the firmware on your ATV properly and you should be good to go.
Most probably it was hacked before and the guy somehow screwed it up.
You basically need to reinstall the firmware on your ATV properly and you should be good to go.
If you can't force the Apple TV to pair/unlock with the remote, you may have to take it to a local Apple store to have them do a factory software reset on it (something they should be able to do in-store while you wait, though at this time of year you may be in for a long wait...!).
You can set an appointment online for your visit before you to the the Apple store so you really won't have to wait. Just register online for an appointment as much as 72 hours into the future, then check in when you get there and you wait maybe 10-15 minutes tops.