In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to check the battery percentage of your Apple TV Siri Remote or other Bluetooth devices, such as game controllers or gamepads, connected to it.
The primary input method for Apple TV is the included Siri Remote, though compatible Made for iOS (MFi) Bluetooth controllers can also be used to navigate tvOS.
Regardless of your input method, it’s important to periodically check the battery level of the connected remote or gamepad—especially if it stops working.
Since tvOS doesn’t have an iOS-style status bar, you’ll need to visit the settings to see the battery level of the Siri Remote or other Bluetooth devices.
Check the battery level of your Apple TV remote or other Bluetooth devices
1) Open the Settings app on your Apple TV.
2) Select Remotes and Devices.
3) To see the battery percentage of your Siri Remote, select the Remote option and note the Battery Level percentage.
4) If you want to see the battery level of other Bluetooth controllers, select Bluetooth from the Remotes and Devices screen, and then select your remote or a Bluetooth game controller in order to get a quick readout of the current battery level.
You’ll get an alert when your Apple TV remote needs charging
Apple TV remote can work for months on a single charge. And when its battery level falls critically low, you will get an alert on your TV screen asking you to charge the remote.
How to charge Siri Remote
With its rechargeable battery inside, the Siri Remote needs recharging “a few times a year” with typical usage, according to Apple.
There are two ways to charge your remote:
- Plug it into a computer using an appropriate USB-C or Lightning cable.
- Plug it into a wall outlet with a Power Adapter you use with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.
When your Siri Remote charges, you can see its increasing percentage in the Apple TV Settings.
Is your Siri Remote not working?
If your Siri Remote isn’t working, it might need recharging. When the Siri Remote needs charging, an alert appears on your TV.
If the remote is charged and still not working, try restarting your Apple TV. If that doesn’t help, here are 13 solutions to fix Apple TV Remote not working, glitching, or losing connection.
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