You can control the volume on your Apple TV using your iPhone. However, there are a few different methods depending on the capabilities of your TV and the version of the Apple TV Remote app you are using.
1. HDMI CEC Control:
– If your TV supports HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), you can use your iPhone to control the volume of your TV or speakers connected to your TV.
– HDMI-CEC allows devices to communicate and control each other over the HDMI connection. This means that when you use the Apple TV Remote app on your iPhone, it can send volume control commands to your TV via HDMI-CEC.
– To use HDMI-CEC control, make sure HDMI-CEC is enabled on your TV. This setting might be called different things on different TVs, such as “CEC,” “Anynet+,” or “Bravia Sync.” Consult your TV’s manual or settings menu to enable it.
– Once HDMI-CEC is enabled, open the Apple TV Remote app on your iPhone and connect to your Apple TV. You should see a volume slider on the app interface, which you can use to adjust the volume of your TV or connected speakers.
2. AirPlay Control:
– If you have an AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV, you can control the volume directly from your iPhone using the Apple TV Remote app.
– With AirPlay 2, you can send audio and video from your iPhone to your smart TV and control the volume as well.
– To use AirPlay control, make sure your iPhone and Apple TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and your smart TV is AirPlay 2 compatible.
– Open the Apple TV Remote app on your iPhone and connect to your Apple TV. Once connected, you should see a volume slider on the app interface. Adjusting the volume slider will control the volume on your TV or connected speakers.
It’s important to note that the Apple TV Remote app’s volume control feature relies on the capabilities of your TV and the version of the app you are using. Some older TVs or non-AirPlay 2-compatible TVs may not support volume control through the app.
In my personal experience, I have used the Apple TV Remote app on my iPhone to control the volume on my smart TV. It worked seamlessly, allowing me to adjust the volume without needing to use the TV remote. It’s a convenient feature, especially when the TV remote is not within reach.
To summarize, you can control the volume on your Apple TV using your iPhone through HDMI CEC control or AirPlay control, depending on your TV’s capabilities. Make sure HDMI-CEC is enabled on your TV or have an AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV to use these volume control features.