tvOS 17 Lets You Use Your iPhone to Find a Lost Siri Remote

[Iconoclysm]

It’s probably just using Bluetooth signal strength to estimate distance. There’ll be no directionality that UWB enables.

It won't be bluetooth as these aren't bluetooth devices. But yes, the other radio.

 

[mbaran]

has anyone actually figured out how to find my remote with tvos17 and ios17? I have installed both, cannot find the option to do so.

 

[srbNYC]

has anyone actually figured out how to find my remote with tvos17 and ios17? I have installed both, cannot find the option to do so.

Same here. Open the TV Remote app on my iPhone, and don't see anything resembling Find My.

 

[TigerNike23]

When they say “Siri Remote”, are they talking about the current aluminum version with the Siri button on the side?

Or will this also work with the black glass version with the trackpad?

 

[Shin-Ra]

It won't be bluetooth as these aren't bluetooth devices. But yes, the other radio.

The only wireless radio Siri Remote uses is Bluetooth 5.0

Apple TV 4K - Technical Specifications

View the tech specs for Apple TV 4K and the Siri Remote — including size, weight, capacity, ports, and more.

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[reklex]

has anyone actually figured out how to find my remote with tvos17 and ios17? I have installed both, cannot find the option to do so.

doesn’t look like it’s available right now, I can’t see the remote as well

 

[markosb]

There is a good chance it only works with the remote that is USB C and not the earlier Lightning version. I don't see settings for it and I looked through then all.

 

[markosb]

doesn’t look like it’s available right now, I can’t see the remote as well

Or it's not available. Thanks reklex.

 

[CEO]

Sure, which is great to have, but still lacks volume control. Or has this changed in iOS 17? At least the physical remote has this this ability…

It’s there, but no on-screen controls are present. When the Remote app is open, you can use the volume buttons on your iPhone/iPad to control volume on your TV!

 

[svish]

Very useful. Much needed feature.

 

[George Dawes]

One of the definite highlights of the keynote imo

 

[Unggoy Murderer]

Yeah but how does this really
Work?

Likely Bluetooth time of flight, they do the same to approximate the distance between the Apple Watch and a Mac for the unlock feature.

Nice QOL addition for sure, but I'm pretty good at not misplacing my remote. 😛

 

[elvisimprsntr]

doesn’t look like it’s available right now, I can’t see the remote as well

I’m not seeing any find my remote feature. I wonder if it requires a remote firmware update.

 

[deebinem]

Sure, which is great to have, but still lacks volume control. Or has this changed in iOS 17? At least the physical remote has this this ability…

Works when I've used the phone app. Plus I appreciate having an actual keyboard screen pop up in search fields.

 

[LlamaLarry]

The joke's on them; I already bought a remote cover with a holder for an AirTag for both of my Siri Remotes...

Wait a second.

 

[tong_si_nan_pei]

Sure, which is great to have, but still lacks volume control. Or has this changed in iOS 17? At least the physical remote has this this ability…

Volume is supported for airplay speakers, not for anything else because obviously your phone doesn’t have an IR blaster.

 

[CEO]

Volume is supported for airplay speakers, not for anything else because obviously your phone doesn’t have an IR blaster.

This is not true. Volume control is supported via HDMI.

 

[elvisimprsntr]

This is not true. Volume control is supported via HDMI.

HDMI-CEC

Consumer Electronics Control - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[TimeAndOrSpace]

How does this work tho? I thought there was no U1 chip

It'll likely work similar to how the 'Find My' feature works on AirPods Pro 1st gen - relying on bluetooth signal strength so it isn't the most accurate and usually takes a while to connect. Maybe the 3rd generation remote will get a U1 chip.

 

[chrisduketv]

This feature doesn't seem to be implemented yet, as I see nothing in the beta 1 remote app.

 

[mrgraff]

I know where my remote is. Fell between the cushions of my sectional and slipped right into the groove connecting two of the seats. So, in other words: lost forever unless I take apart my entire living room.

 

[_Spinn_]

About time! Surprised it took this long.

 

[Solver]

The Apple TV remote will likely need a firmware update before this remote locate feature is activated.

 

[faengelm]

I have iOS 17 beta and tvOS 17 beta, but don't see a way to add the Apple TV Remote to FindMy

 

[ajkoeltz]

It's not available in the first Dev build. Functionality will open up in a future update