Restarting your Apple TV is one of the basic troubleshooting methods that helps you resolve app-related issues and software problems. The procedure for rebooting all Apple TV models is similar and can be easily done by navigating to System Settings. You can also restart the Apple TV device without a remote using the Apple TV remote app on your iPhone or iPad.
In this guide, we’ve provided the different ways to reboot the Apple TV with or without a remote, and this section will be useful to those looking for detailed guidelines.
How to Restart Apple TV With Remote
The most straightforward way to restart your Apple TV box is by using the Apple TV remote. Follow the below procedure to reboot your Apple TV based on the remote generation.
Siri or Apple TV remote (2nd Generation or later):
- Press and hold down the Back and TV or Control Center buttons till the light on your device flashes.
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Siri or Apple TV remote (1st Generation):
- Press and hold down the Menu and TV or Control Center buttons until the light on your device flashes.
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Aluminum or White Apple TV remote:
- Long-press the Menu and Down buttons till the light flashes on your Apple TV device.
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How to Reboot Apple TV
The other way to reboot your Apple TV is from the Settings. You can restart your device using the steps below.
1. With your Apple TV turned on, go to Settings.
2. Scroll down to Settings and hit System or General (based on your Apple TV model).
3. Finally, select Restart to restart your TV.
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How to Restart Apple TV Without Remote
If the Apple TV remote doesn’t work, you might find it difficult to restart or reboot the Apple TV. In this case, make use of the steps below to perform the restart process without using a remote.
- Power cycle the Apple TV box by unplugging and replugging it to the TV and power socket.
- You can use the built-in Apple TV remote app on your iPhone or iPad to control the Apple TV device. After enabling it on your iPhone, use the virtual remote to go to Apple TV Settings → Select System / General → Tap Restart to reboot your TV.
FAQ
There is no dedicated button for restarting the Apple TV box. You can either unplug the power cord or replug it to restart the device.