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Apple Releases Firmware Update for Apple TV Siri Remote

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The new firmware has an internal version number of 10M1103, while the prior firmware version was 9M6772. Note that this is not the firmware version that you see in the Apple TV Remote settings.

So if you have version 0x0061, then the new version should be 0x0062 to 0x00??. The update happens over the air when your Apple TV and remote are not being used. The remote has to be above 25% charged to be updated.
 
The Apple Remote should be thought of as separately from the Apple TV. Think about an Apple remote that can dynamically control an AppleTV, HomePod, iPad, or any other HomeKit device based on context and location in the home. Yes, an iPhone can do that, and yes, voice-activated Siri can as well. However, I still think there is a place for an Apple Universal Smart Remote, especially since Logitech is winding down support for Harmony.
 
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squirrellydw said:
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?
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From the last paragraph of the article: "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."
 
trip1ex said:
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 so much on-demand that can easily be paused.
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The power button makes it easy to turn the Apple TV (and associated TV) off. Previously that was long-press on the home button, and then navigate to "Sleep". I didn't need the button, but since it's there, I'll use it.

And I'm told the mute button is highly valued by people watching streams of live events, like sports, where you can't reasonably just pause (that is, the event continues regardless of whether you pause your view of it or not - sure the software could bring you forward when you unpause, but this way "just works").

I'm guessing all of these changes were done to make the remote appeal to a wider audience. Personally, I like the feel of it better than the old one.
 
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Anybody have issues where the back button takes you back to the Home Screen even if several pages into Hulu or Netflix? Happens on both my fully updates boxes (current gen). Occurs maybe once every 15 or so days. Hoping this fixes it.
 
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trip1ex said:
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 so much on-demand that can easily be paused. If I really had to add a mute button I would 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 just copying what everyone else is doing. Feels like MSFT instead of AAPL. NOt that I don't think the dpad wouldn't 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 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.
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Interesting ideas but really glad you don’t work for Apple 😉
 
How about updating the swipe remote so it doesn’t get stuck increasing/decreasing the volume you charlatans
 
tothemoonsands said:
...I still think there is a place for an Apple Universal Smart Remote, especially since Logitech is winding down support for Harmony.
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I think that Universal would mean 0-9 numeric keys which you would never see on an apple remote, at least not in this lifetime ;)
 
trip1ex said:
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 so much on-demand that can easily be paused. If I really had to add a mute button I would 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 just copying what everyone else is doing. Feels like MSFT instead of AAPL. NOt that I don't think the dpad wouldn't 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 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.
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Every app on atv4 was standardised in the beginning. It was utopia.

somewhere along the way apple allowed devs to port their web driven android versions with no thought to the atv building blocks and navigation. The new remote is a Band-Aid around their lack of policy and standards.
 
cygy2k said:
Anybody have issues where the back button takes you back to the Home Screen even if several pages into Hulu or Netflix? Happens on both my fully updates boxes (current gen). Occurs maybe once every 15 or so days. Hoping this fixes it.
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Yes but mine happens almost every day. Particularly on espn. But over all the integration with 3rd party apps is abysmal with both the Apple TV box and remote. My Roku plays far nicer with these apps.
 
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yegon said:
I mean this constructively, it's all about personal taste, but I disagree on almost all your points.

Sounds like you want minimalism for the sake of minimalism, as if buttons should be removed for aesthetic appeal. This is utter lunacy imo.

Where a remote is concerned, function is everything and they're pretty much a solved problem - the apps are the problem, YouTube being the most egregious example.

I was generally okay with the old remote once I'd put a case* on it, which made it more practical, but the touchpad was a failure ultimately. Good at finessing a progress bar and scrolling lists etc, but inconsistent and temperamental the rest of the time.

*hilarious putting a remote in a case, my phone is naked, but that last remote benefited hugely from a case, fewer accidental swipes when picking up etc
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If apple can perfect a Mac touchpad, they should be able to do it again on a remote.
If you can use a touch based device aka iPhone, touch based remotes should also be a possibility.

The old remote with the touch pad opens so much possibilities when you are not confined by hard buttons pre-built into them.

I think adding Force Touch and haptic feedback, and adjusting some thresholds so the results from gestures can be more consistent might be a good way to improve the old remote.

The new remote is just un-Apple like.
 
oldwatery said:
Yes but mine happens almost every day. Particularly on espn. But over all the integration with 3rd party apps is abysmal with both the Apple TV box and remote. My Roku plays far nicer with these apps.
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Agree! Even as a huge Apple fan and Apple TV user since gen 1, I find myself using a Roku for Hulu, Discovery, and Netflix shows and Apple TV box only when watching something like a loud movie needing to be quiet and use my AirPods. The skip commercial experience on Hulu/Roku is so much easier than jumping 10 secs at a time on the AppleTV and hoping you didn’t over skip.
 
MacRumors said:


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.

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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.

Article Link: Apple Releases Firmware Update for Apple TV Siri Remote
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Mine has not updated.
 
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Some things I hope for:
1. If you press a bunch of buttons the trackpad stops working. Fix it. Anyone with kids should experience that.
2. Make a $&:mad: remote that can easily be cleaned. Again, anyone with kids experiences that. And, no, you can’t make them treat it like the fine china apple expects.
3. Make the jog wheel feature actually useful. It’s too annoying and never seems to do what I want.
4. Allow more than one remote to be paired to the Apple TV!
 
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