Apple’s latest Siri Remote is now available for purchase on its own, letting owners of existing Apple TV HD and 4K models upgrade without buying a whole new console. Priced at $59, this redesigned remote debuts alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K—both set to ship on November 13.
What’s New With the Siri Remote
The upgraded Siri Remote keeps much of the same look as its predecessor but adds two major features: built-in speaker functionality, and Precision Finding via the Find My network. With the speaker, you can play a sound on the remote when it goes missing—rather than relying only on visual cues on screen. Precision Finding takes things further, enabling your iPhone or Apple Watch to guide you to your remote’s exact location.
Compatibility and Availability
This new model is compatible with Apple TV HD and both generations of Apple TV 4K. It ships out on November 13, coinciding with the launch of the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. While the full device costs $299, the remote alone costs significantly less—making it an appealing, budget-friendly upgrade option.
The features—especially the Find My support and the speaker—directly address one of the most common complaints about previous remotes: losing them. Given that many users own compatible Apple TV hardware already, being able to just replace or upgrade the remote makes good sense instead of buying the whole set.
Why this matters: Apple is increasingly modular with its accessories, allowing users to mix and match upgrades rather than replacing whole systems. For anyone who’s ever spent time hunting down a remote, Precision Finding and audible alerts could be real game-changers. What to watch next is how well the new remote performs in daily use—battery life, range, and reliability—once it’s in people’s hands.
