Can the Apple TV 4 be hidden away, mine would be behind the TV, and the remote still work? I mean not only just for using it for navigation, but also games that use it as a "Wii" remote/wand stick?
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Can aTV4 be hidden away & remote work?
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The ATV 4 remote is bluetooth to the ATV - it does have infrared but only to send volume controls to the TV, so it should work fine to control the ATV even if it it's hidden away behind the TV, etc
Ah that is good to know, I have only had my ATV4 for a week and only just set it up today
Mine is tucked away behind the TV. It is secured to the back of theTV with heavy duty double sided tape. Works perfectly.
I did position it at the bottom edge of the TV. While you cannot see it, it is positioned such that my IR Harmony remote can also control the ATV.
I did position it at the bottom edge of the TV. While you cannot see it, it is positioned such that my IR Harmony remote can also control the ATV.
Now that the ATv 4 has been updated to work with the remote app, you should be able to control it, out of Bluetooth range, with the app. The Remote app works over the wifi network, but the downside is you will lose Siri functionality.
Mine is hidden away, works prefect. Impressed with it so far, got it setup now with soundbar works great.
Just need some more apps...
Just need some more apps...
Same setup here. Works fine. But I do use a infrared repeater so the ATV remote will control the volume of my home theater.
My Apple TV remote works great now I've correctly setup the HDMI etc using ARC,sync,link whatever TV manufacturer you have.
It switches the TV and soundbar on, and then controls the volume of soundbar perfectly and the Apple TV even though hidden.
On a side note has anyone got a case for the siri remote? I'm worried on the glass smashing and it's a little awkward to hold. Any on Amazon UK or eBay? All I can see is ones from China off eBay so far...
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Is this a setting you change on the ATV or your TV itself? I utilize a sounder and the AppleTV works great in adjusting the volume but i only want to use the ATV remote to turn on the TV, sound bar, and ATV. Currently right now I have to use the sound bar remote and the ATV remote to achieve that.
I have a Samsung 4k TV and a SONY sound bar.
Mines a Panasonic TV and Samsung soundbar. Asked on forum, you have to use the HDMI with ARC, my soundbar has an HDMI in and out, TV volume is off in settings and that's it, all just worked!
My receiver is in the same rack as the AT4, the volume is controlled through CEC VIA the TV. It's quite seamless.