The Apple TV remote, also known as the Siri Remote, boasts a rechargeable battery that typically lasts several months before needing a charge. However, whether you’re curious about its battery life or considering charging it, here’s a simple method to check the battery status.
How to Check, Charge, and Change Apple TV Remote Battery (tvOS 15/16)
While the Apple TV notifies you when the remote battery drops below 20%, let’s explore how to manually monitor your remote’s battery level.
Checking Apple TV Remote Battery Percentage
- Launch the Settings app on your Apple TV.
- Now, select Remote and Devices.
Here, you can view the battery percentage of the Apple TV remote.
Note:
- If your Siri Remote is charging, a lightning bolt icon will appear to the right.
- If not charging, a bar inside the battery icon shows the charge level.
Charging Your Siri Remote
Charging the Siri Remote is straightforward. Depending on your Apple TV model (Apple TV 1st gen, Apple TV HD, Apple TV 4K, etc.), you may have either the older Siri Remote (with the large touchpad) or the newer Apple TV Remote (aluminum, shown on the left in the image below). Regardless of the model, both remotes charge the same way.
1. Connect one end of a Lightning cable to the port on the bottom of the Siri Remote.
Image courtesy: Apple
2. Then, connect the other end to a USB power adapter or computer USB port and let your remote charge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Apple TV Remote Battery
- How Long Does It Take for the Siri Remote to Fully Charge?
- Can You Charge Your Siri Remote With Your iPhone or iPad Cable?
Yes, you can. Since both the 1st-generation and 2nd-generation Siri Remote feature a Lightning port, it can be charged with the same Lightning cable used for your iPhone or iPad.
- How Do You Change the Battery in Your Apple TV Remote?
The original Apple TV Remote, with a white or aluminum design, comes with a replaceable CR 2032 button cell battery. Hence, you can easily change the battery. The CR 2032 button cell battery is available at most general retailers and online.
- Can I add Apple TV remote battery to the Battery widget on iPhone?
You cannot view your Apple TV remote battery percentage in the iOS battery widget. Currently, devices displayed on the iOS battery widget are those paired to your iPhone, such as AirPods, AirPods Pro, and Apple Watch.
Easily Check Your Apple TV Remote Battery
Here’s how to track your Apple TV Remote battery level and charge it. It’s convenient that you don’t need to buy batteries for the Siri remote; simply charge it with a Lightning cable every few months. Knowing how to check the Apple TV remote battery percentage ensures you have sufficient charge whenever needed. The Siri Remote is versatile, supporting numerous games for Apple TV. You can also connect a controller to your Apple TV for tvOS games on Apple Arcade.
Pritam Chopra is a seasoned IT professional and a passionate blogger hailing from the dynamic realm of technology. With an insatiable curiosity for all things tech-related, Pritam has dedicated himself to exploring and unraveling the intricacies of the digital world.
