While all the older versions of Apple TV came with a remote having replaceable batteries, Apple has made a significant amendment in the latest 4th generation of Apple TV. Apple TV 4 as we call it, now comes with a Siri remote with rechargeable battery. So you can charge this remote by connecting it to a power socket instead of just throwing it away when it drains out of power. With this, Apple TV became the first of its province to launch a remote with rechargeable battery. The remote is connected to the TV via a secure Bluetooth connection. The remote takes somewhat around two hours to get fully charged and once it is fully charged, the battery may last for as long as a month or so depending on the usage.

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Check Remote Battery Life

Just so you know, Apple TV 4 also gives you the facility to check the current status of your remote battery life. Doing that, you will know how many days of battery life you are left with. Actually the Siri Remote itself doesn’t have a battery life indicator, so you’ll have to go the other way. So here’s how you do that.

• Launch the Settings app on your Apple TV.

• Scroll down to Remotes and Devices.

• Select Bluetooth and then Remote.

Under the remote section, you can see the percentage battery life remaining. Apart from that, you can also ask Siri to tell you how much battery is left and that will save you some time as well. When the remote battery is running low (usually below 20%), it will start showing pop-ups telling you to recharge your battery.     

How To Charge The Battery?

Apple provides a lightning cable as well as an adapter with all the Apple TV 4 Streaming Media Players. You will find it in the box along with the other accessories. You can charge your Siri Remote through this cable by connecting it to a computer, power socket or any other power source. However, it won’t charge if you connect it to the USB port of your TV or the streaming box. Another good thing is that you can use the remote while it is being charged.  To get fully charged, it might take up to two hours and the battery will last for at least 20 days when it is fully charged.