How to Turn Off Apple TV With or Without a Remote

Apple TV is slowly becoming a fan favorite, especially for those who are already a part of the Apple ecosystem. But with the absence of a physical power button, learning how to power it down might be hard. Keep reading to know more about turning off your Apple TV device with or, if unavailable, without a remote.

The Power button on your Apple TV remote can help you turn off the device as well as your TV. Or, if you have an iPhone, use the Remote app to do the same. But what if you want to turn off the Apple TV without turning off your TV? We have answered all your queries in this guide. Let us look at them step-by-step.

How to Turn Off Apple TV Using Remote

Your Apple TV comes equipped with a Control Center that can help turn off your TV. However, if it is unavailable, you can use the Settings menu to do the same. Or, if you have a Siri remote, turn off your Apple TV using voice commands as well. Follow the below steps to do it.

I. Using Power Button

Step 1: On the Apple TV remote, press the Power button to open Control Center. Alternatively, long-press the Home button to do the same.

Step 2: Here, select Power Off.

II. Using Menu Options

Step 1: On your Apple TV, open the Settings app using the remote.

Step 2: Scroll down and select Sleep Now.

III. Using Siri

Step 1: Long-press the Siri button on your Apple TV Siri remote.

Step 2: Once Siri appears on the screen, ask Siri to turn off your Apple TV.

Now wait a few minutes as Siri processes your command. Once this is done, your Apple TV device and TV screen, in general, will turn off.

Can You Turn Off Your Apple TV Without a Remote

If you’re unable to find your Apple TV remote or don’t want to use it, use the Apple TV Remote app to turn off the Apple TV without using the remote. Before starting, ensure your iPhone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network and is connected to your Apple TV. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: On your iPhone, pull down from the top-right corner to open Control Center. Here, tap on the Remote app icon.

Step 2: Then, tap on the Power icon in the top-right corner.

This should open the Control Center on your Apple TV.

Step 3: Now, tap anywhere on the trackpad of your iPhone’s Remote app to select the Power Off option on your Apple TV.

This should immediately turn off your Apple TV. If your Wi-Fi signal is weak or the connection is lost, wait a while for the Apple TV to respond to the power off command. You can also check our other article if the Apple TV Remote app is not working on your iPhone.

Bonus: How to Set Sleep Timer on Apple TV

Apple TVs come equipped with sleep timers that automatically turn the box off after a set period of inactivity. You can use this if you’re not too enthused about turning off the Apple TV device using a remote or don’t want to worry about turning it off after a movie night. To do this, you can use the Control Center or, if unavailable, the Settings menu. Here’s how.

I. Using Control Center

Step 1: On the Apple TV remote, long-press the Home Button to open the Control Center.

Step 2: Then, use the remote to select Sleep Timer.

Step 3: Now, go through the timer duration options and select the relevant one.

If you’re looking for longer timer options, use the Settings menu. Keep reading to know how.

II. Using Settings

Step 1: Open the Settings menu from the home screen.

Step 2: Here, select General.

Step 3: Then, select Sleep After.

Step 4: Now, go through the options and select the relevant one.

Note: Selecting Never will make the device stay on unless you manually power down the Apple TV. So, ensure to select a time duration instead.

Once the time duration is met, it will turn off the Apple TV without turning off your TV. In some cases, however, your TV might power down as well. Please note any changes made to the timer duration using the Control Center will override the timer duration set through the Settings menu.

FAQs Related to Turning off Your Apple TV

1. Does turning off Apple TV truly power it down?

Once you power down your Apple TV, it doesn’t truly shut down. It stays in a state of sleep until you power it back on. This can help the Apple TV perform background tasks when not in use.

2. Can you turn off Apple TV by unplugging it from the power source?

Yes. Once you disconnect the power cable from your Apple TV, it will truly power it off. However, doing this is not advised as it might cause data loss or corrupt processes. If required, restart the Apple TV to refresh all device functions. Only unplug it if the device has been frozen for a while or you can’t access other options to restart or turn it off.

Turn off Your Apple TV

Keeping your streaming device on can not only harm the device but also add to your electricity bills. So, we hope this article helped you in turning off your Apple TV with or without a remote. You can also check our article to customize the current subtitle style on your Apple TV 4K device.

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