Siri gives the tv an extra edge. Just open settings accounts icloud and connect.
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Can siri turn on my tv. To activate siri press and hold the siri button on your siri remote. Own an apple tv. Click control tvs and receivers so that it reads on if it doesnt already. Your siri remote or apple tv remote can control volume for either your television or your receiver but cant control both simultaneously. Siri can already control your lights plugs and more. But unlike your iphone homepod or mac you cant have siri wake on they classic hey siri command.
Its the middle button on the left side of the remote with a microphone icon on it. Get an iphone se with mint mobile service for 30mo. Apple knows that when youre watching tv youve probably got your iphone nearby. Heres how to survive the next time you lose the remote. Tap on name and enter in apple tv for example. Select remotes and devices.
Voiceover isnt a siri feature. Smart homes are best when controlled using just your voice. On apple tv head to settings remotes and devices and make sure. If so its capable of serving as a smart home hub allowing you to control your lights even when you arent in the house. Then tap add to siri and then record a phrase such as turn on apple tv. How to control your tv with your siri remote open settings on your apple tv.
You need to use the built in remote which is your gateway to siri. How to use siri on apple tv. Turn siri on or off on your apple tv go to settings general siri. If youve set everything up properly when you press the play button it should run your shortcut commands and your apple tv will turn on at home along with your tv. If your apple tv speaks the names of icons or settings see if you accidentally turned on voiceover. Tap done when finished.
You can use it to control your apple tv too. With hdmi cec enabled on both the apple tv and your television siri will be able to turn on the tv before playing a video. To access siri you have to press and hold the microphone button on the remote and start speaking. Turn on your tv or receiver and switch to the correct hdmi to turn on your tv or receiver and automatically switch to the correct hdmi input just wake your apple tv.