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Based on 88 reviews

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Horribly designed remote for a family

    • Written by nikki L from Castro valley
    • 9-Feb-2019

    I HATE this remote. It is the worst design of any remote EVERY. While it is sleek and elegant, it is completely non functional in every day life. In a home with 3 kids we are ALWAYS LOOSING this remote. I wish it could fit into something 5 times the size that was bright orange so we could find it. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE redesign this remote. Or at least offer an option of something brightly colored and more bulky.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    I happen to like it

    • Written by James H from Bear
    • 8-Feb-2019

    But that's just me. Certainly, opinions do vary.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    It’s like trying to hold a wet goldfish

    • Written by Warren B from Towcester
    • 30-Jan-2019

    Too small. Too slippery. Too sensitive. Too hard to scroll back and forward accurately. I sometimes feel just looking at it makes it do things. My mum (who is 83 and uses her iPad easily) would have no chance with this thing. Not good. Not good at all.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Rotten apple.

    • Written by Robert R from Alhambra
    • 2-Jan-2019

    Finally decided to make the switch to AppleTV. As a streaming box it’s pretty good, as long as you don’t use the remote. This remote has got to be the absolute worst piece of tripe hoisted upon us by apple. Clearly a power play, as usual with apple, as if to say we don’t care what you want or how useless you think it is, we know best and this is what you’ll use. Ten dollar electronic toys have better controllers than this garbage. After the novelty and all the frustration of the first few days I find I don’t even care to use it and go back to my game console for better control and peace of mind. It should be sold as an art piece, it looks cool sitting on your shelf collecting dust.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Is Apple to Aloof to Listen?

    • Written by Nixon M from Albuquerque
    • 2-Jan-2019

    How can Apple continue to produce a product with a 2-star average from, I'm guessing, it's most loyal customers? I am biased to Apple products, but I agree with the majority of 1- and 2-star ratings for the Apple TV remote. More thought in the design than functionality and durability. So frustrating to work with. And yet, no apparent recognition by Apple to the feedback. WAKE UP APPLE!!!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Worst. Cheeky design for the sake of design.

    • Written by Andy D from Pittsburgh
    • 25-Nov-2018

    Worst control for a device I’ve ever used. More aggravating than dropping a full glass of milk on a carpet. Unintentional clicks every 30 minutes, And forget it if you are one to leave the remote resting next to you on the couch; you will change the channel unintentionally too often. Just awful. “Design” has jumped the shark at Apple.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    HORRIBLE! USELESS! The Worst Ever!

    • Written by Mark M from Chester
    • 21-Nov-2018

    The most aggravating piece of equipment ever designed. A total piece of junk! Does not deserve any stars.

    13 of 15 people found this useful

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Ergonomics Terrible

    • Written by John H from Louisville
    • 1-Nov-2018

    Apple TV is one of the worse remotes I have ever used. Sure it's small, so I drop it all of the time and can't get it to fit my hand comfortably. A tiny mess!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Not a durable remote

    • Written by Maxim G from Trois-Rivieres
    • 16-Oct-2018

    These remotes are not lasting, always break down, this is my 5th remote, 25$ each time, very very disappointing.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    The clicker is awful

    • Written by John L from Wilmington
    • 27-Aug-2018

    I loved cutting cable, but the only thing I miss is a good remote. The apple TV remote is clunky and it takes forever to get to anything. Definitely not intricate.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Worst remote ever

    • Written by Connie A from Edmonds
    • 27-Aug-2018

    I Apple TV and have had one since the beginning and have a lot of money in iTunes are use it almost exclusively for streaming services. But the remote is the worst device I have ever used on any manufacturers. You cannot fast-forward easily or back obviously sometimes it does not respond at all it is just ridiculous I cannot believe that Apple has continued to have this remote not improve over the last two versions I want to throw it against the wall. Please please Apple get your togather and fix this . Obviously I am not the only one that has these problems based on all of the bad reviews that you get on this I can’t believe that you’re not responding. Very disappointed Apple lover.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Not user friendly

    • Written by Ush R from Cheltenham
    • 25-Aug-2018

    The remote is not very user friendly. My partner’s mother is getting old and she can barely hold it or use it.

    16 of 18 people found this useful

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Horrible Design

    • Written by Carey C from Cape Coral
    • 25-Aug-2018

    Too small. Too slippery. Not ergonomic to fit the hand. Everytime you reach for it in the dark, you accidentally change what you’re watching. The thumb track pad is a massive fail. Scrap it and go back to the wheel where you can go up down left and right without looking. Fix now!

    20 of 20 people found this useful

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    A must have for all Mac computers

    • Written by Guillaume B from Nice
    • 31-Jul-2018

    Exceptional design, ergonomics much better than a phone app (no need to look at the remote to feel the keys). For Macs without integrated infrared receiver, a SmartGUS is required.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Worst Remote Ever Apple TV 4K

    • Written by Oran J from South Bend
    • 25-Jul-2018

    Can’t use it in dark room, inaccurate search, vocal search not at all reliable - Apple should look to Nvidia Shield TV to learn how a remote should be made and streaming box should be made - picture quality is very good

    16 of 16 people found this useful

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Feels horrible

    • Written by Gregg T from 目黒区
    • 4-Jul-2018

    The previous white plastic remote was great. This newer metal powder one feels horrible. For me it has that same feeling of fingernails on chalkboard. If my fingers are dry or even when placing on my coffee table something about its materials just feels horrible.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Apple TV remote still worst

    • Written by Barkatali M from Spring
    • 3-Jul-2018

    The only good thing is the battery. Otherwise it is the worst apple design ever

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Most annoying remote ever

    • Written by Ann V from Leopoldsburg
    • 3-Jul-2018

    Too sensitive when it’s not needed. Not sensitive enough when needed. This remote is terrible. I lose my patience every time I use it.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Horrible

    • Written by Willow A from Prince George
    • 24-Jun-2018

    It looks so neat but it is far too tiny. It easily gets lost in anything other than a flat black tabletop. Another $25 gone...

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Remote is terrible

    • Written by jonathan M from Glendora
    • 22-Jun-2018

    After switching from Roku to Apple TV in order to get Dolby Vision support, my biggest problem is the remote. Roku has got the remote ergonomics down, i dont know what happend with Apple, they really screwed up.

    Hey at least is looks great when sitting on my coffee table in my contemporary living room!

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