Apple Releases Firmware Update for Apple TV Siri Remote

[MacRumors]

Apple today released new firmware for the Siri Remote designed for the Apple TV, updating the software from version 9M6772 to 10M1103. The software is for the redesigned Siri Remote that was released in May 2021, aka the gray remote with the updated interface. In the Apple TV settings, the new firmware will display as 0x0070, up from 0x0061.

There is no word on what's new with the Apple TV Siri Remote, but it likely includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements. Apple regularly provides firmware updates for its hardware products, though the company does not typically provide details on what's been refreshed.

Apple also does not provide details on how to update the Siri Remote, but the software will be installed over the air automatically through the Apple TV. The updated Siri Remote is available with the latest-generation Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models, plus it is sold on a standalone basis.

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[Freida]

This remote is still bad. I much preferred the other one. I thought this would work better but using it for a year I've noticed a lot of situation where its just not well thought out.
Not to mentioned that the "click" feel seems off a bit.

 

[christarp]

I hope it fixes the inconsistent latency issues with it when using it to control the volume of stereo paired HomePods.

 

[milhous]

Anyone else have the issue where Siri won’t listen when activated the first time? I have to repeat commands a second time and then it listens. Hope this fixes that.

 

[DenniSundaY]

Indeed I hope it’s more than ‘minor bug fixes’ as the remote gained a major bug with the previous update, the laggy volume controls that many people are experiencing namely…

 

[orbital~debris]

This is a really nice remote, in my opinion.

I do hope that this firmware addresses the bug with volume control of paired soundbars where volume increases/decreases multiple steps with a single click.

 

[Realityck]

I would think they tweaked the forward/reverse step movements to be more accurate.

 

[rictus007]

Anyone else have the issue where Siri won’t listen when activated the first time? I have to repeat commands a second time and then it listens. Hope this fixes that.

I mean it might be an issue with Siri, isn’t that the same happens with other devices.

 

[MacinMan]

I like both remotes and see the pros and cons of each. I haven't had too many issues with the remote that came with the 2021 4K Apple TV, but I think the Shield TV Pro remote has the best support for controlling third party devices. My TV and sound bar are both supported, and I can control them both with bluetooth to IR. So pressing the power button wakes the Shield up, and turns on the TV, and sound bar. CEC isn't even required which is good as that can have problems of it's own then things don't play nice. The shield TV remote is also backlight, something Apple should add to their remote as well.

 

[CarAnalogy]

While we're making wishlist, I wish it would fix the issue where if you accidentally tap the Siri button, the screen is taken over with "press and hold to use Siri" and it never ever goes away until you press that button again.

 

[JosephAW]

Maybe it’ll enable the gyroscope so it’ll work like the previous model for gaming.

 

[hagar]

I find the click wheel very annoying as in most apps you can’t spin it to advance or rewind videos. Apple should make it mandatory behaviour in all apps.

 

[ufgatorvet]

I hope it fixes the inconsistent latency issues with it when using it to control the volume of stereo paired HomePods.

I've noticed this too ... glad to hear I am not using it wrong and not alone on this.

 

[TonyC28]

I hope it fixes the inconsistent latency issues with it when using it to control the volume of stereo paired HomePods.

Let’s hope! This is pretty much my only complaint with it.

 

[squirrellydw]

So how do you update it? I've had it since launch and never updated it before. Also how do you know what version you have?

 

[walnuts]

Mine weirdly had the play/pause button stopped working recently... I thought I had a broken button but it resolved itself with a restart of the Apple TV... phew!

 

[trip1ex]

i was quite fine with the old remote. haven't used the new one. i'm sure it's fine, but I feel like it went backwards in a few regards. old remote looks like the the future version of the new one.

Adding the power button? the old remote was the future where the Home button turns it all on. And totally showed that the power button was redundant.

I still feel the mute button is mostly not needed in the streaming age where people are (watching) so much on-demand that can easily be paused. If I really had to add a mute button I would (have) incorporated it into the current volume buttons and made that into a sort of rocker switch with a clickdown in the middle. I've seen this type of triple function button on other tv remotes like I believe Samsung's.

ADding the dpad instead of touchpad. ...it just feels like it (is) just copying what everyone else is doing. Feels like MSFT instead of AAPL. NOt that I don't think the dpad wouldn't (be) just fine or better in some situations. But touchpad was pretty good especially as Apple tweaked some software things. The biggest downside of the touchpad was the apps themselves where the developers obviously didn't make their app for the touchpad but instead just "ported" dpad movements over to the touchpad. And in those cases, the touchpad functionality is much worse. Thus I can see how Apple "gave up" on the touchpad. Everyone (else) has a dpad.

Clickwheel scrolling on the new remote sounded cool but if apps don't use it then the same type of problem rears its head.

Apple really should have a team working with the 10 major streaming tv app developers to better use the apple tv/remote. On the other hand, they probably don't care to some degree because it makes using AppleTV+ feel that much better in comparison. And the more money they spend on ATV+ the more they don't care about crappy 3rd party tv streaming apps.

 

[tonie walker]

I hope it fixes the inconsistent latency issues with it when using it to control the volume of stereo paired HomePods.

this! latency is like few seconds...

 

[ScottishDuck]

If you connect a lightning to HDMI adapter it displays a full macOS desktop! Impressive update!

 

[mimeArtist]

Mine seems to get stuck when I click in a direction and it’ll just keep scrolling in that direction… annoying!

 

[SpringKid]

This remote is still bad. I much preferred the other one. I thought this would work better but using it for a year I've noticed a lot of situation where its just not well thought out.
Not to mentioned that the "click" feel seems off a bit.

Really? Personally I think it's waaay better than the old one, in every aspect.

 

[karranz]

does it warns you now that the battery is low? Or it still dies every other day?

 

[randolorian]

All hail the new Siri remote!

 

[SpringKid]

does it warns you now that the battery is low? Or it still dies every other day?

If yours die every other day, there's something wrong with it. I'm amazed with how seldom I need to charge it, and I use it daily.

 

[HeroOfTime32]

does it warns you now that the battery is low? Or it still dies every other day?

Every other day? Do you never charge it? I've owned one for almost a year, use it daily, and I'm pretty sure I've only charged it 2-3 times at most in all that time.