A $59 Siri Remote can refresh older Apple TV 4K models
The new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K costs $299, but its updated Siri Remote is available separately for $59. The remote adds Precision Finding through Find My and a built-in speaker for locating it, while keeping the previous design and USB-C charging. It works with Apple TV HD from 2015 and later Apple TV 4K generations, so older owners can gain much of the upgrade without buying a new box.
Apple’s newest Siri Remote is sold on its own for $59. It pairs with Apple TV HD models from 2015 onward and with earlier Apple TV 4K generations, so many existing owners can add the latest remote features without replacing their streaming box. The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K itself now costs $299.
The remote keeps the prior shape, clickwheel, USB-C charging, and Mac compatibility. Its main additions are Precision Finding through Find My and a speaker that plays a locating sound. These changes help locate a misplaced remote, while the rest of the hardware experience remains familiar.
This move could matter most to households that already own an older Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K. A relatively low-cost remote may let them gain key locating features without buying a $299 box, potentially extending the useful life of existing devices. It may also shift some upgrade spending toward accessories, though the appeal is likely limited to people who value Find My tracking or frequently misplace their remote.