Siri Remote
The Siri Remote (known as the Apple TV Remote in regions where Siri is not supported)[3] is a remote control released by Apple with the Siri-capable fourth generation and later Apple TV. The Siri Remote is the successor to the original Apple Remote.
 Second-generation Siri Remote, introduced in 2021 | |
| Also known as | Apple TV Remote |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn (under contract) Pegatron (under contract) |
| Type | Remote control |
| Generation | 3 |
| Release date | First generation: October 30, 2015 (original) September 12, 2017 (2017 revision) Second generation: May 21, 2021 Third generation: November 4, 2022 |
| Introductory price | First generation: US$79[1] Second and third generation: US$59 |
| System on a chip | ARM Cortex-M3 32-bit MCU[2] |
| CPU | ST Microelectronics STM32L151QD ultra-low-power |
| Memory | 48 KB RAM |
| Storage | 384 KB Flash with ECC (with 2 banks of 192 KB enabling Rww capability) |
| Input | Lightning (first and second generation only), USB-C (since third generation), dual microphones, InvenSense ITG-3600 3-axis gyroscope (first generation only) |
| Touchpad | First generation: Glass multi-touch surface served by a Broadcom BCM5976C1KUB6G touch screen controller |
| Power | First generation: 3.78V, 1.55 W•h, 410 mA•h recyclable Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery Second generation: 3.81V, 1.52 W•h, 398 mA•h recyclable rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Platform | tvOS |
| Dimensions | First generation: 4.88 inches (124 mm) H 1.5 inches (38 mm) W 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) D Second and third generation: 5.4 inches (136 mm) H 1.4 inches (35 mm) W 0.36 inch (9.25 mm) D |
| Mass | First generation: 1.59 ounces (45 g) Second and third generation: 2.2 ounces (63 g) |
| Predecessor | Apple Remote |
| Website | www |
Models
First generation
The first generation Siri Remote is visually distinguished by a trackpad covering the upper third of its face. The multi-touch surface allows for clicking, swiping in either of four directions for navigation, and tilting the trackpad button in any direction to "tilt" buttons in the interface. The Siri Remote is equipped with dual microphones for spoken input for Siri and text entry. In addition to controlling the Apple TV itself, the Siri Remote can learn the IR codes to control the volume of a TV, sound bar, or receiver.
On September 12, 2017, along with the announcement of the Apple TV 4K, Apple announced an updated Siri Remote with a raised white border around the menu button and additional motion input for apps. Additionally, the price was reduced to $59.[4]
Second generation
On April 20, 2021 Apple announced a redesigned second generation Siri Remote in conjunction with an updated Apple TV 4K.[5] The new remote is thicker with a curved back, changes the trackpad to a circular touch-enabled click pad reminiscent to the iPod click wheel, replaces the menu button with a back button, adds television power and mute buttons, and moves the Siri button to the upper right-side edge. The remote does not include an accelerometer and gyroscope, which were present in the previous Siri Remote, making it incompatible with some games.[6] It is backwards compatible with previous tvOS-based Apple TVs and ships with an updated SKU of the Apple TV HD.[7]
Third generation
On October 18, 2022, Apple announced an updated third generation Siri Remote to ship with the Apple TV 4K (third generation) that includes a USB-C port for charging, replacing Lightning, and is otherwise identical to the second generation remote.[8]
Specifications
| Models | First generation | Second generation | Third generation |
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| Release date(s) | October 30, 2015 | May 21, 2021 | November 4, 2022 |
| Model number | A1962 | A2540 | A2854 |
| Discontinued | May 21, 2021 | October 18, 2022 | In production |
| Size and weight | |||
| Height | 4.88 inches (124 mm) | 5.4 inches (136 mm) | |
| Width | 1.5 inches (38 mm) | 1.4 inches (35 mm) | |
| Depth | 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) | 0.36 inch (9.25 mm) | |
| Weight | 1.66 ounces (47 g) | 2.2 ounces (63 g) | |
| Communication and Connections | |||
| Microphone | Dual microphones for Siri | ||
| IR transmitter | Yes | ||
| Wireless | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | |
| Port | Lightning port for charging | USB-C port for charging | |
| Sensors | |||
| Accelerometer | Yes | No | |
| Gyroscope | |||
| Power | |||
| Battery | Built-in recyclable rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery (3.78V, 1.55 W•h, 410 mA•h) - A1519 |
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.81V, 1.52 W•h, 398 mA•h) - A2563 | |
| Charging | Via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately) | ||
| Environmental Requirements | |||
| Operating temperatures | 32° to 95 °F (0° to 35 °C) | ||
| Nonoperating temperature | -4° to 113 °F (-20° to 45 °C) | ||
| Relative humidity | 5% to 95% noncondensing | ||
| Operating altitude | Tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m) | ||
| FCCID | BCGA1513 | BCGA2540 | BCGA2854 |
Usability
The Siri Remote's usability has been controversial, with users reporting difficulty navigating using the trackpad.[9] In late 2019, the Swiss telecom provider Salt, which uses the Apple TV 4K as the set-top box for its IPTV offerings, introduced its own replacement IR remote control using traditional buttons. It is sold as an optional accessory for about CHF 20.[10][11]
References
- "Siri Remote". www.apple.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- "STM32L151QD Ultra-low-power ARM Cortex-M3 MCU with 384 Kbytes Flash, 32 MHz CPU, USB, 3xOp-amp - STMicroelectronics". www.st.com. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
- "Use Siri on your Apple TV (4th generation)". Apple Inc. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
- Clover, Juli (September 12, 2017). "Apple Introduces Revamped $59 Siri Remote With More Prominent Menu Button". MacRumors. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
- "Siri Remote". Apple. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- "New Siri Remote Lacks Accelerometer and Gyroscope for Gaming on Apple TV". MacRumors. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- "Apple Made Some Great Design Changes on the 4k TV Siri Remote". HD Report. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- Clark, Mitchell (October 18, 2022). "The new Apple TV 4K has a remote with USB-C and a lower starting price". The Verge. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- Moseman, Andrew (November 9, 2015). "The New Apple TV Is Great. And Then There's the Remote". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
- Gartenberg, Chaim (December 9, 2019). "The Apple TV remote is so bad that a Swiss TV company developed a normal replacement". The Verge. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- Brykman, Steve (January 12, 2019). "UX rant: The nightmare horrorshow that is the Apple TV remote". Ars Technica. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
External links
- Apple TV & Siri remote – official website