Apple TV User Guide
- Welcome
- What’s new in tvOS 26
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- Stream audio and video to Apple TV
- Use HomePod or AirPlay-enabled speakers with Apple TV
- Use AirPods or Beats with Apple TV
- Connect Bluetooth devices
- Use your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch as a remote
- Manage incoming iPhone calls
- Use your iPhone or iPad as a keyboard
- Use your iPhone or iPad as a camera
- Use Siri on other devices to control Apple TV
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- TV app at a glance
- Navigate the Apple TV app
- Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass or a channel
- Start watching on the Home screen
- Control video playback
- Search in the Apple TV app
- Watch Apple TV+ Originals
- Watch MLS
- Watch sport
- Buy or rent movies and TV shows
- View movies and TV shows in your library
- Manage recommendations
- Adjust TV app settings
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- Music app at a glance
- Subscribe to Apple Music
- Start listening on the Home screen
- Control music playback
- Search for songs, artists and albums
- Discover new music
- About Apple Music Sing
- Play music together using SharePlay
- Listen to radio stations
- Watch music videos
- Browse music in your library
- See what your friends are listening to
- Manage recommendations
- Adjust Music app settings
- Sing
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- Fitness app at a glance
- Connect your Apple Watch or iPhone
- Subscribe to Apple Fitness+
- Start working out in the For You screen
- View workout details and control playback
- Browse or search for workouts
- Save workouts for later
- Combine workouts with Stacks
- View and manage Fitness+ plans
- Work out together using SharePlay
- App Store
- Search
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- Copyright and trademarks
Charge the Apple TV remote
The remote that comes with your Apple TV has a rechargeable battery inside. With typical usage, you’ll need to charge it a few times a year. An alert appears on the TV screen when the remote battery is running low. You can also check the battery level in Settings.
Note: You can continue to use the remote while it’s charging.
Check the battery level of the remote
Go to Settings
on Apple TV.Go to Remotes and Devices, then select Remote.
Information about your remote appears, including Battery Level.
Charge the remote
Depending on the model of your remote, you’ll need to charge it with either a USB-C cable or a Lightning cable (sold separately).
Connect one end of a USB-C or Lightning cable to the port on the bottom of your remote.
Connect the other end of the cable to a computer USB-C or USB port or to an Apple USB-C or USB power adapter (sold separately).
The remote takes about three hours to fully charge.