Apple is releasing tvOS 16.3.3 today, just three weeks after the release of tvOS 16.3.2! This update focuses primarily on resolving Siri Remote connection issues that have been plaguing Apple TV 4K users – this should give you an instantly improved streaming experience with your favorite device!
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Despite the expectations of many Apple TV users, the release of tvOS 16.3.2 last month failed to resolve the troubling issues with Siri remote reliability and connectivity that had plagued them for months.
Finally, Apple released tvOS 16.3.3 with the long-awaited fix for the Siri Remote issue:
With this update, you'll never have to worry about your Siri remote not responding on your Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) again! This solution will ensure that it always works perfectly.
The latest Apple TV 4K model, better known as the third-generation device, is now capable of running tvOS 16.3.3 and may resolve the wireless connectivity issues that plagued some users with their Siri Remotes.
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Apple TV+ Siri Remote connectivity issues
Apple made a major upgrade to the Apple TV 4K last fall, introducing an A15 Bionic chip, HDR 10+ compatibility, and a Siri Remote that features USB-C for charging. There are countless threads on Reddit and Apple's support site complaining about connectivity issues between the Apple TV and the Siri Remote.
Users are reporting that their Siri Remote is regularly disconnecting from their Apple TV, with no pattern or explanation. These users are reporting that their Siri Remote will disconnect while their Apple TV is playing something, usually a few minutes after using the remote to start that playback.
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Hopefully, today's tvOS 16.3.3 update fixes the issue once and for all, as Apple claims. If you're an Apple TV 4K user affected by these Siri Remote issues, let us know in the comments if today's update resolves the bugs.
Information source: 9to5mac.com
