Can Apple TV Remote Control Sound Bar?
The answer to the question of whether or not the Apple TV Remote can control sound bars is a resounding yes! With the addition of HDMI-CEC support with the new Siri Remote, it's possible to control power and volume as well as select inputs with your Apple TV Siri Remote.
If you want to enjoy this handy feature but don't have an upgraded Apple TV HD or the latest generation Apple TV 4K, you can buy the new Siri Remote separately for just $59.
How To Use Apple TV To Control Your TV And Receiver?
Using the Apple TV to control your TV and Receiver has never been easier. The best-case scenario is that when you plug in your Apple TV, the Siri Remote (both new and old) will automatically be configured to power on/off both the switch HDMI input, set-top box, TV/receiver, and control volume according to what’s connected to your Apple TV.
On the all-new Siri Remote so all you have to do is press the Power button to turn on your TV or Receiver and AppleTV. You’ll also be pleased with how it can control whatever sound system you’ve got embraced within from Internal speakers up to HomePods - simply use the Volume controls for them.
Troubleshooting Siri TV/receiver Control
Having trouble getting your Siri/Apple TV Remote to control your sound bar? First, you'll need to head to the TV's settings, and turn on HDMI-CEC. Although the settings may be labeled differently for each specific brand, it is important to look for terms such as Sync or Link.
Once this has been done, give the Siri Remote another try. Test out controlling the volume or powering off the Apple TV/TV/receiver with the remote. If this still isn't working, navigate to your Apple TV HD/4K's Settings menu and then select 'Remotes and Devices'.
Then select 'Volume Control' followed by 'Learn New Device'. This should allow you to easily troubleshoot this issue and use your Siri Remote with ease!
Did you know that Samsung dominates the streaming TV device market with a 14% stake, Sony holds 12%, and Apple TV sits at the bottom with only 2%?
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Use The Sonos Home Theatre Products With An Apple TV Remote
Using the Sonos Home Theatre products with an Apple TV remote is absolutely possible. Your Apple TV remote should have no problem controlling your TV's volume without any additional configuration. It should also automatically be able to control the Sonos if you have already set up it to use your TV's main remote.
If you are setting up a new Sonos Home Theatre product on an existing AppleTV, ensure that when asked to connect your remote, use the primary remote control of your television instead of the Apple TV one.
This is because Sonos might need special commands unavailable in the AppleTV remote that it can get only through the primary one. Once done, however, the Apple TV remote should be able to manage volume levels on Sonos speakers even without additional programming or configuration.
When Using The Apple TV Remote, You Can Avoid Annoying TV Messages?
You may sometimes see unwanted messages appear on the screen. To avoid this issue, you can configure both the Apple TV remote and your Sonos product to use commands from a secondary remote control. This applies only to Sonos products that are connected to your TV with an optical cable or adapter.
- To make sure you don't run into any annoying messages, start by finding a secondary remote control that you don't typically use to control your primary TV.
- Then using this secondary remote, follow the steps in our article on setting up a new TV remote with your home theater product so that it overrides the primary controller.
- Finally, program your Apple TV remote with the same secondary remote following the steps laid out in Apple’s support article.