15 Must-Know Apple TV Tips and Hidden Features

Unlock the full potential of your Apple TV with these 15 tips and tricks for tvOS 17! From finding your remote to making FaceTime calls, and secret accessibility settings, discover how to enhance your viewing and control experience like never before.

Apple TV Remote Case with AirTag Slot

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Chapters ➡

00:00 Introduction
00:23 Find Apple TV Remote
00:56 AirTag Remote Case
01:21 FaceTime on Apple TV
01:54 iPhone Apple TV Remote
02:40 Control Center
03:05 HomeKit Cameras
03:46 VPN on Apple TV
04:53 Parental Restrictions
06:00 Disable Auto-Play Videos
06:35 Light Sensitivity for Dimming
07:35 Accessibility Remote Shortcut
08:09 Remote Gestures
09:10 Apple TV Siri Commands
09:53 Picture-in-Picture
10:23 Apple TV Shortcuts

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[kristinotto]

FaceTime on Apple TV has been a game changer for my 4 young kids (6 and under). Everyone can see and be seen when we call out of town family members. We literally upgraded our ATV HD to the 4K version for this feature alone and it’s so worth it 😂

[misterman]

Most underrated Apple product in my opinion.

[XEVANSAWYER]

The fact that you can close your garage with your Apple TV remote is baller bro😂 I love it

[LivingWithDragon]

I hadn’t thought to set up my VPN on my Apple TV. Good tip.

[jpileggi]

Fantastic job sir!
You are a wealth of information for the Apple ecosystem and Apple Shortcuts. I never miss an episode.

[Zinberry]

Great video. Here’s an idea for an Apple TV Shortcut: wait 15 seconds and press the center button on the Apple TV remote so that it presses the ‘Skip’ button during YouTube ads.

[Chikowski]

Stephen you air tag your apple tv remote? man I really respect u and I really aspire to be as successful as you are ! I love apple insider podcast keep up the great work !

[geolykos]

Instead of typing to search I use voice commands. It’s actually a lot faster and more accurate on Apple TV than it is on the iPhone.

I also use it to switch apps. You only need to say the name of the app and it will open it straight away.

[onde_onde]

Thank you, i just got it. I was only using the Atmos feature, now that I've seen your tips, it is now 100% unlocked😚

[ront]

With or without an AirTag, those silicone covers for Apple TV remotes are essential. They makes the remote even easier to hold, they keeps the remote from sliding around on the couch or in bed thus getting lost, and they come in different colors. I know some Apple design purist types will object to these, but they are really useful.

[JoeKnowsWorst]

I did the same thing, found a cheap silicone cover for my Apple TV remote that has a space for an AirTag, it’s awesome, also much easier to grip with a case like that :)

[Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Can confirm, the Spigen airtag case is a game changer.

[fulcrum]

reduce white point has been far more helpful for me with dimming the tv, i don’t like the hue that light sensitivity adds

[littlebluedinosaur]

We definitely need some snake cam! 🐍 good tip with VPN, thanks for great content as always

[binwahab]

Thanks for your awesome video about tips
If I have 2 houses on HomeKit how can I switch between them on Apple TV?

[HughD]

Stephen, you always do a great job with your videos. Even though I consider myself reasonably competent with things like the ATV, I find that in watching your videos on a particular topic I always learn something or refresh my memory on something I once knew but have forgotten. Thanks and keep up the good work. I hope more viewers will subscribe to your channel as you certainly deserve to be over 100K.

[omarmmzn]

I used Shield for years and though I will miss the Ai upscale feature greatly. The ATV (Which I bought yesterday) is so much better performance wise. It never stutters, the gestures are better, the remote feels premium, the UI is better, and the apps UI is also better, the software in general is far superior. Also, Spatial audio with my air pods is *chefs kiss*

[oli-cjzy]

I’ve been looking for a night shift alternative on the Apple TV since it’s not on there 😢. That light sensitivity feature is great

[pampurrs]

Where did you find the remote app for your iPhone? I have searched the App Store high and low and cannot find it. Please let me know.

[JoeKnowsWorst]

A much easier way to toggle between the TV app and your home screen is just simply hitting the home button :) you can choose which (home screen/TV app) is the default but if you’re at the TV app and just hit the home button, it goes back to your app grid.. much easier than holding the home button, at least in that example :)