How do I turn down the volume on Apple TV from my phone?

Answered by Randy McIntyre

To turn down the volume on your Apple TV using your iPhone, you can utilize the physical volume buttons on the side of your iPhone. This feature is available when you have the Remote app or widget opened on your iPhone. It’s important to note that the Apple TV itself does not have built-in volume control; instead, it relies on other devices to control the volume.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the physical volume buttons on your iPhone to control the TV volume while using the Remote app or widget:

1. Make sure your iPhone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV. This is necessary for the Remote app or widget to communicate with your Apple TV.

2. On your iPhone, open the Remote app or widget. The Remote app is available for download from the App Store, while the widget is accessible by swiping right on your iPhone’s home screen or lock screen and scrolling down to the “Edit” button.

3. Once you have the Remote app or widget opened, it should automatically detect and display your Apple TV. If it doesn’t, make sure your Apple TV is powered on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone.

4. Tap on your Apple TV’s name in the Remote app or widget to connect to it.

5. Once connected, you should see a virtual remote control interface on your iPhone’s screen that mimics the physical Apple TV remote.

6. To control the volume on your TV, simply use the physical volume buttons on the side of your iPhone. Press the volume up button to increase the volume, or the volume down button to decrease it. As you press the buttons, the volume on your TV should adjust accordingly.

It’s worth mentioning that the volume control feature on your iPhone will only work if your TV supports HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). HDMI-CEC allows devices connected via HDMI to control each other’s functions, including volume control. Most modern TVs support HDMI-CEC, but older models may not. If your TV does not support HDMI-CEC, you will need to use the physical remote that came with your TV to control the volume.

You can use the physical volume buttons on the side of your iPhone to control the volume on your TV while using the Remote app or widget. Simply connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV, open the Remote app or widget, and tap on your Apple TV’s name to connect. Then, use the physical volume buttons on your iPhone to adjust the TV volume.