Apple tv 3rd generation - Watch guide

Read on to learn about using your Apple Remote with Apple TV.
Using your Apple remote
Use the Apple Remote to control Apple TV settings and navigate your content. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV

 

Basic remote functions

Here’s how to use your Apple Remote:

Up and Down on the Apple Remote don’t control the volume on your TV or receiver. Use the remote that came with your TV or receiver to change the volume.

Pairing Apple TV with a remote

The Apple Remote works with the built-in IR receiver on Apple TV. To set Apple TV to work with only the included remote, pair Apple TV and the remote.

To pair Apple TV with the included remote:

1. Keep the remote pointed directly at Apple TV.
2. Hold down Menu and Right for 6 seconds.

Or, you can:

1. Choose Settings from the Apple TV main menu.
2. Choose General > Remotes > Pair Apple Remote.

When you successfully pair your Apple Remote, Apple TV displays a chainlink symbol above a picture of a remote. Apple TV now works with only the paired remote.

Unpairing Apple TV from a remote

If you lose the Apple Remote that you paired Apple TV with, you can use another Apple Remote to unpair Apple TV from the lost remote.

To unpair Apple TV from a paired remote:

1. Keep the remote pointed directly at Apple TV.
2. Hold down Menu and Left for 6 seconds.

Or, you can:

1. Choose Settings from the Apple TV main menu.
2. Choose General > Remotes > Unpair Apple Remote.

When you successfully unpair the lost remote, Apple TV displays a broken chainlink symbol above a picture of a remote. You can now pair Apple TV with a different remote

Changing the remote battery

When the battery charge in your Apple Remote is low, Apple TV displays a picture of a remote and a warning symbol. Replace the battery with a CR2032 battery

 

 To replace the battery:

1. Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert a CR2032 battery with the positive side facing up.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover and use a coin to tighten it.

Important:  Dispose of the used battery according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.

Renting movies and purchasing TV shows

You can rent standard or high-definition movies and purchase TV shows directly on Apple TV (where available). Follow the onscreen instructions to find out when  a rented movie expires. Purchased TV shows don’t expire.

When a rented movie expires, it’s no longer available for playback. To watch it again, you can rent it again from iTunes.