Is the Siri Remote on the 3rd generation Apple TV 4K slow or unresponsive? If so, you need to download and install the tvOS 16.3.3 update.
On Monday, August 6, 2023, Apple released a minor tvOS 16.3.3 software update that fixes issues with Siri Remote freezing or freezing.
The official update description posted on Apple’s website notes that tvOS 16.3.3 “fixes an issue that could cause the Siri Remote to stop responding.”
tvOS 16.3.3 fixes unresponsive Siri Remotes
No other fixes or improvements are listed for this update. Siri Remote unresponsiveness is an issue that appears to be limited to the latest third generation Apple TV 4K. Previous generations of devices didn’t suffer from this issue, so tvOS 16.3.3 only appears as an update to the latest Apple TV 4K.
How to download and install tvOS 16.3.3
If your Apple TV isn’t set to automatically download and install new updates when they’re available, you can install tvOS 16.3.3 manually. To do this, go to Settings → System → Software Updates and select the Update Software option. If the tvOS 16.3.3 over-the-air update is listed as available, select Download and Install.
tvOS 16.3.3 is only displayed on the 3rd generation Apple TV 4K. If you don’t know what model you have, our guide shows you how to identify any Apple TV model.
Be patient while the device downloads the update from Apple’s servers and prepares it. Keep your Apple TV 4K plugged in until tvOS 16.3.3 is installed, at which point your device will automatically restart. Read: How to take screenshots on Apple TV