Can’t Find the Siri Remote? Your iPhone Can Now Lead You Right to It
If you have a remote that’s less than five years old, you should be able to hunt it down with Find My tracking.
Frustration over misplaced TV remotes could soon become a thing of the past, thanks to Apple's latest iOS update. The tech giant has expanded its Find My tracking feature to older Siri Remotes, a step that will make it far easier for iPhone users to locate their missing remotes.
Previously, users could only find their Siri remote in Control Center, a feature that required a bit of a search through couch cushions. Now, however, the remote will appear alongside all other Apple devices within the Find My app. Simply navigate to the Devices section, and any Siri Remotes linked to your account should be visible.
Tap "Find" on the remote, and you'll see a radar screen, similar to the one used to track other Apple products. This should help you pinpoint the exact location of your lost clicker.
The new Siri Remote goes even further with its Precision Finding technology, which not only estimates the distance of the remote but also directs you directly to its hiding spot. Additionally, the remote now boasts a built-in speaker that emits a chime sound, and it's equipped with microphones on the Apple TV itself. This means you can locate your remote hands-free, simply by issuing a voice command.
Apple's new Apple TV 4K is set to launch on November 13th, priced at a premium $300. This represents a significant price jump from previous generations, which typically fell between $129 and $199. Meanwhile, budget alternatives from companies like Roku and Amazon continue to offer streaming hardware for as low as $30.
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