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Apple TV is designed to be ready for use at any time, but it can be frustrating when it doesn't wake up from sleep mode. There are several ways to wake an Apple TV from sleep, including using the remote or unplugging and replugging the power cord. This guide will cover the various methods and provide troubleshooting tips for common issues. By the end, you should be able to easily wake your Apple TV and resume watching your favourite shows.
How to wake Apple TV from sleep
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Using Siri Remote | Press the Home, Siri, or Play/Pause button on the Siri Remote |
| Using Apple Remote | Press the Menu and Down buttons on your Apple Remote for about six seconds |
| Using Settings menu | Go to Settings -> General -> Sleep Now |
| Troubleshooting | Hold down the Menu and Home buttons until the LED on your Apple TV starts flashing, then release |
| Troubleshooting | Unplug the power cord and plug it back in |
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What You'll Learn
Using the Siri Remote
To wake your Apple TV from sleep, you can press any button on the Siri Remote. This includes the Power, Back, TV, Menu, Home, Siri, or Play/Pause button.
If you have a first-generation Siri Remote, you can press the Menu or TV button to wake your Apple TV. On the other hand, if you have a second-generation Siri Remote, you can press the Power, Back, or TV button.
Additionally, you can set up a custom voice trigger phrase to wake your Apple TV. For example, you can say, "Hey Siri, start up my Apple TV." To set this up, you need to download Apple's free Shortcuts app and record your custom phrase.
It's worth noting that if your TV or audio/visual receiver supports HDMI-CEC, your Apple TV may automatically turn on when you power up your TV or switch to its HDMI input.
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Using the Settings menu
You can wake your Apple TV from sleep by pressing any button on its remote. A small light on the front of the device should glow, and whatever was last playing should reappear on your television screen.
If you want to adjust your Apple TV's sleep settings, you can do so via the Settings menu. Firstly, open the Settings app on your Apple TV. From there, navigate to the Sleep Settings by selecting "General" and then "Sleep After". Here, you can choose when your Apple TV will go to sleep after being inactive, with options ranging from "Never" to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, one hour, five hours, or ten hours. You can also set a one-time sleep timer if needed.
If you want to manually put your Apple TV to sleep, you can do so by opening the Settings app and selecting "Sleep Now". Alternatively, you can press and hold the Home button on your remote for a few seconds and then select "Sleep" from the menu that appears.
In addition to the Settings menu, you can also use the Control Center to access sleep settings. To do this, press and hold the remote to open the Control Center, and then select "Sleep Timer" to set a one-time sleep timer.
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Using the Apple Remote
To wake your Apple TV from sleep using the Apple Remote, simply press any button on the remote. A small light on the front of the device should glow, and whatever was last visible should reappear on your television screen.
If you are using a Siri Remote (2nd generation or later), you can press any of the following buttons to wake your Apple TV: Power, Back, or TV. If you are using a Siri Remote (1st generation), press either the Menu or the TV button.
If your Apple TV is not waking up with the remote, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Ensure that your TV or audio/visual receiver is HDMI-CEC compatible. If it is, your Apple TV should automatically turn on when you power on your TV or switch to its HDMI input.
- Try pressing the volume up and menu buttons simultaneously to start pairing the remote.
- Disconnect the power and HDMI cables from your Apple TV, and then connect one end of a USB-C cable to the Apple TV and the other end to your computer. Open iTunes on your computer, select Apple TV in the Source list, and then select Restore.
- Try screen mirroring from iOS to wake up your Apple TV. Once it is awake, you can turn off mirroring and the remote apps should connect.
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Using the Apple TV app
You can wake your Apple TV from sleep by pressing any button on its remote. A small light on the front of the device should glow, and whatever was last visible should reappear on your television screen. The buttons that you can press include the Home, Siri, or Play/Pause button on the Siri Remote.
If you are using the Siri Remote (2nd generation or later), you can press any of the following buttons – Power, Back, or TV. If you are using the Siri Remote (1st generation), press either the Menu button or the TV button.
You can also use the Apple TV Remote app on your iPhone as a backup. It works just like the physical remote, and you can also type with your phone keyboard.
If your TV or audio/visual receiver supports HDMI-CEC, your Apple TV may turn on when you power up your TV or switch to its HDMI input.
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Unplugging and plugging back in
If your Apple TV is not waking up from sleep mode, you can try unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. This solution has worked for several users who have reported similar issues.
To begin, unplug the power cord from the Apple TV for about 30 seconds to one minute. During this time, you can also try turning on your television and ensuring it is on the correct input. After waiting for a while, plug the power cord back into the Apple TV and turn on the receiver, setting it to the input from the Apple TV.
This method has helped users who have experienced issues with their Apple TV not displaying anything when it wakes up from sleep mode, as well as those facing video problems and black screens. It is a simple yet effective way to restart your Apple TV and resolve minor glitches or sleep mode issues.
If you frequently encounter problems with your Apple TV not waking up properly, you may want to consider adjusting your sleep settings. You can set a sleep timer or change the delay before sleep mode starts by going to Settings > General > Sleep After. This way, you can ensure that your Apple TV does not remain inactive for extended periods, reducing the likelihood of encountering wake-up issues.
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Frequently asked questions
Press the Home, Siri, or Play/Pause button on the Siri remote.
Hold down the Menu and Down buttons on your Apple remote for about six seconds, then release when the LED on your Apple TV starts flashing.
Try holding down the Menu and TV buttons together for a few seconds to reset it. If that doesn't work, unplug the power cord and plug it back in.
In Settings, go to General > Sleep After.
