Your Apple TV can automatically turn your television on, switch to the right HDMI input, and even control the volume. Read on as we show you how to teach your Apple TV to control your TV. How do you turn on TV when Apple TV is turned on? On Apple TV. Go to Remotes and Devices and turn on Turn On Your TV with Your Remote.
A common query we ran across in our research was “How do I Turn On my Apple TV or receiver?”.
To turn on your TV or receiver and automatically switch to the correct HDMI input, just wake your Apple TV. To wake your Apple TV and turn on your home-theater equipment, press any button on your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote.
Another question we ran across in our research was “How do I Turn On my Apple TV without remote?”.
To turn on your Apple TV, all you need to do is press the Home or Menu buttons on your remote. This will work for new or old models. If you don’t have your remote, you can unplug your device and plug it back in to turn it on.
Why won’t My Apple TV connect to my TV?
Check if your television is on the right HDMI input by checking which port of your Apple TV the HDMI cable is plugged into at the back of the television. Disconnect your television from your Apple TV then plug them back to carry out a force-refresh of the signal.
How do I program my Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD?
Your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD should automatically detect the TV or receiver that you plug it into and program your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote 1 to control power and HDMI input. Before using your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote to control your TV or receiver, clear the path between your remote and the front of your television or receiver.