The More You Know: Control Volume Of Music With Apple Remote
Did you know that starting with Apple TV software 2.3, the latest Apple TV update, the + and – buttons on the Apple remote can control the volume when playing music. To enable this capability, choose Settings > Audio & Video > Control Music Volume. This feature is ONLY for music. You must use your TV or audio receiver remote to control the volume for video. Don’t forget that you can also use a third-party remote with the Apple TV.
Written by Eddie V. on April 22, 2009
Filed Under: How-To
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View Commentsgordon
April 22nd, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Wait, what? 3rd party remote? More info please!
Eddie V.
April 22nd, 2009 at 7:11 pm
I should of linked to this “More You Know” about third party remotes in the post, but here you go.
Third Party Remotes
Captain Canuck
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Though you can’t control the Apple TV’s output volume for movies, and just music as stated in this article, there is a sort of workaround for those who really wish to have that feature at the cost of organization. It appears that you can also control the volume level for music videos as well as music itself. That being said, one can tag a video as a music video and control the volume using the Apple TV. I’m not entirely sure if this can be done for iTunes store purchased films.
An easier workaround is simply to program a third party remote for use with your Apple TV which maintains the functionality of controlling your TV/AV volume output. That way you can control both the Apple TV’s volume as well as your receivers.
brent
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
can't get enough volume on purchased itunes movies. tv or receiver volume don't do any good.
i have a harmony remote control, and my system was professionally installed
any suggestions
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