Let go when the light on your device flashes. The remote app on my iPad2 did work, however, so I used the remote app to totally reset my Apple TV, hoping that this would solve the problem. Today my Apple TV remote control (the thin, silver one) suddenly stopped working with my Apple TV (black model). If I press the menu button the "bong" sound plays ok, but no other button makes any reaction. ; Stay within range of your Apple TV and move anything that blocks the path between your remote and the front of your Apple TV, television, receiver, and sound bar. If you have an Apple Remote, replace the battery. Apple Remote (aluminum or white): Hold down the Menu and Down buttons. Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote*: Hold down the Apple TV app/Home and Menu buttons. Let go when the light on your device flashes. Find out which Apple TV remote you have.If you have a Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote, charge it for 30 minutes using a Lightning to USB cable and a USB wall charger. Learn what to do if the remote that came with your Apple TV isn't working as expected.