Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote (2nd and 3rd generation)

Button description

Press to turn on Apple TV. Press and hold to turn off Apple TV.

Swipe on the clickpad, or press up, down, left, or right on the clickpad ring to navigate Apple TV.

Press and hold to activate Siri (if available), open Search, or dictate text.

Press to go back to the previous screen. Press and hold to go to the Home Screen.

Press to open the Apple TV app. Press and hold to open Control Center.

Press to play or pause.

Press or to increase or decrease volume. Press and hold to increase or decrease volume rapidly.

Press to mute or unmute audio.

Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote (1st generation)

Button description

Swipe or tap up, down, left, or right on the touch surface to navigate Apple TV.

Press to go back to the previous screen. Press and hold to go to the Home Screen.

Press to open the Apple TV app. Press and hold to open Control Center.

Press and hold to activate Siri (if available), open Search, or dictate text.

Press or to increase or decrease volume. Press and hold to increase or decrease volume rapidly.

Press to play or pause.