Replacement Remote for Apple TV Remote Compaitible with Apple TV 4K with TV Control(AP1868AL+)

These don’t work on the Apple TV. They are only set up for infrared technology like a regular remote. You’re better off just using your IPhone. They are a good solid product that will work on your regular TV, just not the Apple. So, if you’re looking to replace your Apple TV remote, this ain’t the one that’ll do it for you. Keep searching.

Cannot control the TV volume or turn the power on or off, which is a DEAL BREAKER. Also, there is no trackpad, a function which is a luxury, not a must. However, no power and no volume is a non-starter. Big let down for $30. This will not replace your Apple remote. Poor quality.

Lotta times Apple compatible equipment is buggie and doesn’t work very well. I’m happy to report since day one this remote has been flawless. Great price point definitely save money over the Apple replacement totally recommend.

One of the issues in remediating RF from the Apple TV is not only do you need to shield the box itself, but the remote also has fairly strong RF signal - even when not in use. You don't want to sleep with it right next to you. The good thing is the newest Apple TV still leverages IR remote control. You can use pretty much ANY IR remote - but this one has the look and feel of the original. You do lose voice control and the touch sensitive pad - but I've always found the touch pad to be more of an annoyance. And for security reasons, I'm not wild about sending my voice into the cloud for data collection so that wasn't a huge loss either. This remote for us was the perfect low EMF replacement. The guide that comes with it has an error though. When programming the TV controls, the manual says to hold the button on the original remote until the new remote flashes and then push the button you want programmed on the new remote. That wasn't working. Instead press and hold the button on the original remote until the new remote starts flashing. Then release the button on the original remote and press the button on the new remote you want programmed. Then it will work. No need to teach it if the TV controls work right out of the box. It's a bit over-priced in my opinion but if you want a remote that looks and works like the original and less EMF, this fits the bill.

OK, this works. But...it's not an exact replacement. It takes AAA batteries, not a rechargeable remote. There is no microphone to do voice/Siri commands. It is thicker than the Apple Remote, and it is chap plastic, not metal. Does it work? Yes. A spare? Ok. But since I lost my original remote... I will suck it up and buy an original one again anyway, because after using the "real one," this one is just cheap. It mocks me, LOL.

Works just as expected. Easy to setup

Very disappointed due to a likely overlooked bug. The remote automatically connect to the Apple TV and the TV, but it does not allow you to control the volume of the Home Pods that are synced to the Apple TV. Meaning, the ability to control the TV audio is useless since the audio is actually coming out the home pods. This renders this controller useless to me, since I can’t use the volume. And it’s slow. I FEEL LIKE I WASTED MONEY.

The hardest part was getting the back battery compartment cover to pop off. No setup required, the remote worked fine as soon as the two AAA batteries were installed. I find the larger size of the replacement remote control easier to use. And I like that it uses replaceable AAA batteries rather than requiring a USB recharging cable.