Can I control Apple TV with Siri?

Can I control Apple TV with Siri?

You can use Siri on a HomePod, or on an iOS or iPadOS device, to play items or open apps on Apple TV. For example, you can ask Siri on your dining room HomePod to get a movie or TV show started on Apple TV in the living room.

How do I activate voice control on Apple TV?

Go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then turn VoiceOver on or off. Hold the Siri button on your Siri Remote*, then say “Turn VoiceOver on” or “Turn VoiceOver off”.

How do I get Siri to talk on Apple TV?

Hold down the Siri button on your Siri Remote, say what you want, then release the Siri button. If you have a HomePod, just say “Hey Siri,” then say what you need. Make sure to end your request with “on the TV” to search, control playback, or play content on your TV.

Can you control Apple TV with voice?

Search and control Apple TV with your voice on the Siri Remote and start talking. Siri understands a wide range of queries, and intuitively applies them to the current context whenever possible.

Where is the Siri button on Apple TV remote?

The Siri button has been pushed to the remote’s right side, almost guaranteeing that you’ll never unintentionally trigger Apple’s voice assistant. And now there’s a proper power button for your TV.

Why is there a VoiceOver on my Apple TV?

VoiceOver lets you control Apple TV without seeing the screen. You use simple gestures on the Touch surface of the Siri Remote to move around the screen, and listen as VoiceOver speaks each item you highlight.

Why does Siri not talk on Apple TV?

On Apple TV, Siri remains silent unless specifically set to speak. In reality, the response from Siri is exactly the same, other than it shows visually on the TV screen. Apple explains that the reason for this is so Siri won’t interrupt the audio in the movie, TV show, or video that is being watched.

Can Siri connect to AirPlay?

Use Siri to control audio throughout your home Or ask Siri to play the same audio everywhere in your home. And control what’s playing with just your voice. To get started, just set up your AirPlay 2-compatible speakers in the Home app. “Hey Siri, play Lucy Dacus in the kitchen.”

How do I set up Siri Remote?

Pair the Siri Remote with Apple TV

  1. Siri Remote (2nd generation): Press and hold the Back button and the Volume Up button for 2 seconds.
  2. Siri Remote (1st generation): Press and hold the button and the Volume Up button for 2 seconds.

How do you turn off Siri on Apple TV?

Turn Siri on or off

  1. Open Settings. on Apple TV.
  2. Go to General > Siri, then turn Siri on or off.