If the volume buttons on your Apple TV remote aren't working

Restart your remote. If that doesn't work, try adjusting your volume control settings.

Restart your remote

Adjust volume control settings

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Restart your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote

  1. Press and hold the TV/Control Center button and the Volume Down button at the same time. Hold the buttons down for about 5 seconds, or until the status light on your Apple TV turns off and on again.

    Siri Remote with the TV/Control Center and Volume Down buttons circled
  2. Release the buttons. Then wait 10-15 seconds for a Remote Disconnected notification to appear on your TV screen.

    The Remote Disconnected notification appears in the upper-right corner of the TV screen
  3. Press any button on your remote. When the Remote Connected notification appears, you can use your remote.

    The Remote Connected notification appears in the upper-right corner of the TV screen

Adjust volume control settings

  1. Go to Settings on your Apple TV.

  2. Select Remotes and Devices, then select Volume Control.

  3. Select a different volume control setting and try your volume buttons again. For example, you can select TV via IR instead of Auto.

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If your remote still isn't working properly, you might need service. Get service.

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