Broken Apple TV remote 1st generation

My Apple TV remote 1st generation is severely cracked and needs battery replacement as well as a clean as there are lots of dust


it is the black remote

not the white/silver

Apple TV (2nd generation)

Posted on Mar 28, 2025 6:03 PM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2025 12:22 PM

Apple only sells the latest model at this time, which is compatible with Apple TV HD (4th generation) [A1625] or later. It would likely be a suitable replacement for the black Siri Remote (unless you need the gyro and accelerometer for e.g. games). This current model remote requires tvOS 15.4 or later.


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… needs battery replacement as well as a clean as there are lots of dust

Battery service means whole remote replacement. Only the legacy remotes had a replaceable battery.

There is no official cleaning service, but you may find someone willing to do some wiping for you in exchange of cash.

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Mar 29, 2025 12:22 PM in response to Ali_a_a

Apple only sells the latest model at this time, which is compatible with Apple TV HD (4th generation) [A1625] or later. It would likely be a suitable replacement for the black Siri Remote (unless you need the gyro and accelerometer for e.g. games). This current model remote requires tvOS 15.4 or later.


Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support

Find your Apple TV model number - Apple Support

Apple TV remote models and their compatibility - Apple Support


… needs battery replacement as well as a clean as there are lots of dust

Battery service means whole remote replacement. Only the legacy remotes had a replaceable battery.

There is no official cleaning service, but you may find someone willing to do some wiping for you in exchange of cash.

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Broken Apple TV remote 1st generation

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