It must be frustrating when the Apple TV remote stops working when you want to increase or decrease the volume. If the issue is due to insufficient charge and signal obstructions, we can easily fix it. Suppose the remote is broken or defective, you will be worried about whether you can able to turn up the volume on Apple TV without a remote. Fortunately, you can adjust the volume on Apple TV using an iPhone, or iPad, or by using third-party remote apps.
How to Turn Up Volume on Apple TV Without Remote
Here’s how to turn up or down the volume on Apple TV when you have an Apple TV remote volume not working issue.
Use the Control Centre of iPhone/iPad to Turn Up the Volume on Apple TV
[1] Connect your Apple TV to a WiFi network that should be the same as iPhone or iPad.
[2] Swipe up or down the device screen to open the Control Center.
[3] Click the Remote icon and choose your Apple TV from the available devices.
[4] Enter the 4-digit passcode displayed on the TV screen.
[5] Upon successful pairing, the remote interface will appear.
[6] Press the Volume Up button to turn up the Apple TV volume.
Use Third-Party Remote Apps to Turn Up the Volume on Apple TV
You can find a lot of third-party remote apps for your Apple TV on Play Store or App Store. You can download them on your smartphone to turn up the volume on your Apple TV. The best remote apps for Android and iOS devices are listed below.
- Peel Universal Smart TV Remote
- SURE – Smart Home and TV Unive
Buy a Universal Remote
If you don’t want to use the remote app, you can use a universal remote to turn up the volume on Apple TV. The universal remote is compatible with all TV and by using it you can control multiple devices with a single remote.
The following are the top-rated universal remotes compatible with Apple TV.
- GE Universal Remote
- One For All Streamer Remote
- Nettech Universal Remote
Buy an Apple TV Siri Remote
If you feel that the original remote is more convenient than other methods, you can purchase a new Siri remote. Apple TV Siri Remote is available on Amazon for $59.95 (may vary). You can use this remote to control Apple TV 4k (2nd generation), Apple TV 4K (1st generation), and Apple TV HD.
FAQ
You can connect your iPhone to Apple TV using a Lightning to Digital AV adapter and HDMI cable. Connecting this way allows you to screen mirror media content from your iPhone to your Apple TV.
If the Apple TV remote fails to work, charge the remote or replace the battery with a newer one. Unplug the Apple TV cable from the source and keep it aside for six seconds. Later, plug the cable back in and check if the remote is working or not.
