How do I force Restart Apple TV?

To force restart the new Apple TV, press and hold both the Menu and Home buttons. (The Home button has the silhouette of a TV or monitor on it.) After holding in both buttons for roughly 10 seconds, the white light on the Apple TV box will begin flashing.

How do I fix an unresponsive Apple TV?

Try these steps
  1. Unplug both ends of the HDMI cable, then firmly plug them back in. Or try using a different HDMI cable to see if the cable causes the issue. …
  2. Unplug your television and your Apple TV from power, then plug both back in.
  3. Try to restore your Apple TV.

How do I reset my Apple TV 4k remote?

Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote
  1. Press and hold the TV/Control Center button and the Volume Down button at the same time. …
  2. Release the buttons, then wait 5–10 seconds. …
  3. After your remote restarts, a Connected notification will appear on your TV screen.

Can you turn on Apple TV without remote?

You can turn on an Apple TV without a remote simply by plugging it in — once it’s plugged in, it will turn on automatically. If your Apple TV is in Sleep Mode, try unplugging it and plugging it back in to wake it.

How do I reset my Apple TV 1st remote without a remote?

All replies
  1. Remove ALL cables from Apple TV. …
  2. Connect the micro USB (or USB-C) cable to the Apple TV and then to your computer.
  3. Reconnect the power cable (omit this step for Apple TV 2)
  4. Open iTunes (MacOS 14 and earlier) or the Finder (MacOS 15 and later)
  5. Select your Apple TV in the Devices list, and then click Restore.