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The Siri Remote included with Apple's new Apple TV 4K does not integrate an accelerometer or gyroscope for motion input, making it incompatible with some tvOS games.
Now with PS controllers gaining ability to play on ATV. I’m hoping SteamLink is allowed to use it too! But PS4 remote play via my ATV and a PS4 controller would be awesome considering I’d be able to play off potentially the 2 (but getting a third) ATVs in my home. 2 days ago The new Apple TV remote reportedly lacks controller functionality for tvOS games, instead prompting you to use an older remote or a PlayStation or Xbox controller.
Apple introduced a new Siri Remote with its latest Apple TV 4K iteration, addressing a number of complaints regarding the first-generation model's design and usability. While an improvement in some ways, the remote does not incorporate seemingly basic hardware to enable key input functionality.
Specifically, the new Siri Remote does not include an accelerometer or gyroscope, reports Digital Trends. The sensing systems are currently used to enable motion controls in certain third-party apps like games.
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Apple's decision not to incorporate the hardware, and thereby extend the remote's gaming prowess, could be a conscious move to push users toward more robust dedicated controllers. A forthcoming version of tvOS acknowledges the apparent shortcoming and urges users to 'connect the Apple TV Remote (1st generation) or a compatible PlayStation, Xbox or MFi controller,' according to code reviewed by MacRumors.
With an A12 Bionic chip, Apple TV 4K has the potential to be more than a casual gaming device. While not the A12X, which sports a 7-core GPU Apple once touted as an equal to Xbox One S, the A12 is no slouch and still sees use in iPhone XR and iPad.
Bundled with Apple TV 4K, Apple's new Siri Remote can also be purchased separately for $59.
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Use the Apple TV Remote in Control Center
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If you've set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to control your Apple TV, then the Apple TV Remote is automatically added to Control Center when you update to iOS or iPadOS 12 or later.
If you haven’t set up your device to control your Apple TV or have an earlier version of iOS or iPadOS, follow these steps:
- Make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV.
- Add the Apple TV Remote to Control Center on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, then open Control Center.
- Tap , then choose your Apple TV.
- If asked, enter the four-digit code on your iOS or iPadOS device that appears on your Apple TV.
The Apple TV Remote in Control Center works with Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.
Learn what to do if you can't set up the Apple TV Remote in Control Center.
Buy a new remote
You can also buy a new Siri Remote or Apple Remote for your Apple TV from the Apple Online Store, Apple Store, or other retailer.
If you can't set up the Apple TV Remote in Control Center
- Make sure that your Apple TV is connected to your television, turned on, and connected to your home Wi-Fi network.
- If your Apple TV is turned off, you can turn it on without a remote. Just unplug your Apple TV from power, then plug it back in.
- Plug your Apple TV into your Wi-Fi router with an Ethernet cable.
Then follow the steps to set up the Apple TV Remote in Control Center.
Learn more
- Learn what to do if your Siri Remote or Apple Remote isn't working.
- If you have the remote for a different Apple TV, you might be able to use that remote to control your current Apple TV.