New Apple TV Ships With Redesigned Siri Remote, Also Sold Separately for $59

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced the next-generation Apple TV 4K with a faster A12 chip and a completely redesigned Siri Remote pictured below.

The new Siri Remote is included with the new Apple TV 4K, and the Apple TV HD going forward. The new remote will also be sold separately for $59 and is compatible with the previous-generation Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.

The all-new Siri Remote features a physical clickpad that offers five-way navigation, and the clickpad is also touch-enabled for swipe gestures that Apple TV users are already familiar with. The new Siri Remote also has a power button that controls a TV's power, and another for mute, making it the only remote needed while watching TV.

The new Siri Remote has a one-piece aluminum design that Apple says fits more comfortably in the hand, with silver being the only color option. The outer ring of the clickpad supports an intuitive circular gesture that turns it into what Apple calls a "jog control," which it says is perfect for finding a scene in a movie or show.

Apple also announced that Siri now works on the Apple TV in Austria, Ireland, and New Zealand.

The new Apple TV 4K and new Siri Remote can be ordered starting Friday, April 30, with availability beginning at some point in the second half of May in the United States and more than 30 other countries and regions.

This story was part of our live coverage of Apple's ongoing "Spring Loaded" event today. Read our live blog for a recap of other announcements.

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[Justin Cymbal]

Can't wait to buy this!

I currently have the Apple TV 4K that came out in 2017 and love it

Planning on buying this and hooking it up to my two HomePods for the surround sound!

 

[sniffies]

Yup, that's what the original remote looked like: black buttons on aluminum

I don't expect the TV and HomePod fusion to happen for another couple of years.

 

[saxon48]

Excellent. No word on price/release date though?

 

[dugbug]

Can we use this remote with last gen I wonder, and if so take my $

 

[mazz0]

**** yes! Look at that remote! At last the worst product Apple ever made is dead!

 

[robotica]

I am going to get one for sure!

 

[groovyf]

That remote looks the bees-knees!

 

[hufflematt]

But will you be able to buy one for your existing Apple TV?

 

[FaustsHausUK]

With the remote and the colour calibration, I'm sold.

 

[Just sayin...]

In for two (2)! ?

 

[mazz0]

Excellent. No word on price/release date though?

$180 to $200 I think they said?

 

[Heelpir8]

Felt good to yell "OH THANK GOD" when the presenter pulled the new remote out of her pocket.

 

[bobenhaus]

Made by the same manufacture who makes them Samsung. lol

 

[YankeeSR23]

I love most of what they said, but there was no mention of adding the chip that allows for spatial audio. That’s what I REALLY wanted with a new Apple TV.

 

[JoeShades]

Can we use this remote with last gen I wonder, and if so take my $

Of course, you can use almost any remote with the Apple tv

 

[MacAddict1978]

That price point is insanity. They needed to price this at $99. The remote is a much needed improvement, but I can see the Siri button getting hit endlessly where its at.

 

[Jeremy Mathers]

When you use that remote the aluminum nano particles rub off over time onto your skin and into your blood building up and giving you health problems later, same with all apple products

 

[cloudphrenia]

WERE FINALLY FREE

 

[wallstreet]

When can we get the most needed find my feature? Find my for my Apple TV remote! I can never find that thing.

 

[Heelpir8]

When you use that remote the aluminum nano particles rub off over time onto your skin and into your blood building up and giving you health problems later, same with all apple products

Good thing I'm already a pro at using Apple TV remote cases.

 

[JoeShades]

Where is the siri button

 

[dugbug]

Of course, you can use almost any remote with the Apple tv

I think it goes without saying that you are refering to an infrared remote. This is a BT touch remote from apple with new gestures. I would certainly hope they update 14.5 to support it in the older units and sell the remote separately.

 

[JoeShades]

I think it goes without saying that you are refering to an infrared remote. This is a BT touch remote from apple with new gestures. I would certainly hope they update 14.5 to support it in the older units and sell the remote separately.

Nevdermind

 

[Oblivious.Robot]

Do I see a mute button? Hallelujah!