I tore my living room apart looking for the Apple TV remote my son hid — until this iPhone feature saved the day
Your Apple TV remote doesn't act like an AirTag, but you still have a neat way to track it down at your disposal.
My 11-month-old son has a penchant for my Apple TV 4K remote, which has been getting lost frequently. This tiny device, made of metal, is often swallowed by the vast, mysterious realm accessible only to socks in the dryer and objects your children hold before you turn your back. Thankfully, unlike other remotes, the Apple TV remote offers a unique tracking feature, not through bulky AirTag cases, but through a hidden iPhone function.
To locate your missing Apple TV remote, first open the Apple TV Remote app, which can be accessed via the Search bar or recent apps section. Once inside, select the correct Apple TV device and tap the 'Find' button to start the tracking process. The app will then display a swirling circle of dots, and by moving around, you'll attempt to connect with your remote.
A blue circle will appear when you're close to the remote, indicating its proximity. While this feature doesn't provide exact location details, it does offer a rough idea of where the remote might be hidden, even amidst furniture and couches. However, the current Siri remote lacks a speaker, making it difficult to locate without extensive searching.
Adding a speaker and a distance meter, similar to UWB-enabled devices, could greatly improve the remote's discoverability.
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