{
  "id": 19369988,
  "title": "New Apple TV 4K remote’s best feature requires a newer iPhone model",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/new-apple-tv-4k-remotes-best-feature-requires-a-newer-iphone-model",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-10T17:47:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/10/new-apple-tv-4k-remotes-best-feature-requires-a-newer-iphone-model/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is set to release a new Apple TV 4K model with an upgraded Siri Remote on Friday. However, the remote's most noteworthy feature, Precision Finding, may not work on all iPhone models. Precision Finding, which provides step-by-step directions to locate a lost remote, requires an iPhone 17 or newer, such as the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, iPhone Duo, or iPhone 18 Pro. iPhone users with older models, like the iPhone 16 or iPhone SE, won't be able to utilize Precision Finding. Instead, they can still benefit from a built-in speaker in the Siri Remote to emit a sound and help locate the misplaced device. The new Siri Remote can be purchased separately for $59 on Amazon, and it will work with any existing Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD models.",
  "summary": "A new Apple TV 4K releases this Friday ( pre-order here ), with an upgraded Siri Remote. But the new remote’s best feature might not work on your iPhone. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "New Apple TV 4K remote features Precision Finding",
    "Requires iPhone 17 or newer for full functionality",
    "Older iPhone models can still use Siri Remote's speaker"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}