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70 Comments

  1. myHomeKithome

    May 21, 2021 at 9:42 pm

    I’ll definitely be upgrading my original Apple TV 4K remote!

    • Paul

      May 22, 2021 at 12:01 am

      Me too ! 👦🏻👍🏻

  2. David

    May 21, 2021 at 10:26 pm

    Wireless recharging remote nope, game controller still nope, find my feature nope, Have to buy a game controller separately wink wink, honestly it’s a pass product maybe next year next version

  3. Wayne W1

    May 21, 2021 at 10:27 pm

    He forgot the obvious. Apple got rid of the useless glass on the front so you MAY not have to buy a remote case.

  4. Karuth

    May 21, 2021 at 10:29 pm

    I’ll get the new remote. I already have an Apple TV & I love it.

  5. ronniesea

    May 21, 2021 at 10:30 pm

    Absolutely not worth $59!
    The current remote is an embarrassment for Apple, how about making amends to users: $19. Not Apples finest moment

  6. Slffekk

    May 21, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    The click pad looks like the click wheel on the ipod

  7. Raghu

    May 21, 2021 at 10:50 pm

    CNET has lost track of doing proper reviews. This new remote removes the ability to play games like with earlier remote.

  8. B Nav

    May 21, 2021 at 11:02 pm

    I’d get the new remote if it was on sale half off

  9. Slipstream

    May 21, 2021 at 11:37 pm

    Arturia ARP 2600 sound preset at 3.39! 👍

  10. Raihan Jamil

    May 21, 2021 at 11:38 pm

    You use something for a few hours and then make a review video?!

  11. Real Hedi

    May 21, 2021 at 11:41 pm

    Just bought my first ever Apple TV 👍, waited so many years to get better I think now it’s time 👍

  12. Mehul Chokshi

    May 21, 2021 at 11:51 pm

    Should add support for changing tv input.

  13. Apple Entertainment Inc.

    May 22, 2021 at 12:07 am

    Apple is on a roll, An I’m here for IT. 🔥🍎

  14. Duy Nguyen

    May 22, 2021 at 12:08 am

    I want one but at $59 it is a little steep.

  15. Michael Cunningham

    May 22, 2021 at 12:14 am

    ordered 1 for 1 of my 2 old 4ks because closer in functionality to my 2 chromecast 4k remotes. Depending on my experience, I will get a second new 4k remote or ditch 1 of my apple 4ks for 3 rd chromecast. watch out apple!

  16. Rick Carroll

    May 22, 2021 at 12:18 am

    Yea, I am gonna pay $59 for a remote which does basically nothing my existing fire tv remote does. Unbelievable! Apple! Anything to make a buck!

  17. arbin neupane

    May 22, 2021 at 12:19 am

    Thank god Apple hasn’t made Apple underwear, yet….reviews on CNET if they do

  18. XXtheJUMPoffXX

    May 22, 2021 at 12:19 am

    I wish there was a trade in program for the previous remote

  19. Nathan Stice

    May 22, 2021 at 12:20 am

    Honestly the old remote I’ve gotten so use to, and the one I lose all the time is the bedroom one. But I bought up 3 of these to replace all of the Apple TV remotes in the house. Didn’t even hesitate.

  20. dawood badri

    May 22, 2021 at 12:29 am

    Eww dont copy google please

  21. DeportedFire

    May 22, 2021 at 12:29 am

    yes i’m getting this!! the siri remote just blows lol

  22. Random Stranger

    May 22, 2021 at 12:37 am

    Tbh the Apple TV just isn’t it cutting it anymore. Why buy an Apple TV when the majority of the TVs are now smart and come pre-installed with the apps you need. I would of thought apple would of at least released their own television by now…

  23. Spencer Chase

    May 22, 2021 at 12:42 am

    Got mine today! It’s so much better than the last remote! 👍🏼

  24. Garry Burgess

    May 22, 2021 at 1:01 am

    They didn’t let me know that I needed to update the Apple TV software, and after that I was finally able to pair the new remote. But before that I was pulling out my hair.

  25. Francisco Quintero

    May 22, 2021 at 1:19 am

    What we need is a backlit remote!!!

  26. Francisco Quintero

    May 22, 2021 at 1:19 am

    Apple, here is a better idea: since we can control the Apple TV with our phones… can you just sell the box and change the storage? Sell it for $99 (64 Gb) and $120 (128 Gb).

    • Christopher Crawford

      May 22, 2021 at 3:28 am

      I actually prefer a dedicated remote over using my phone, except in the case of putting in passwords from iCloud key chain.

    • Miguel castro

      May 22, 2021 at 6:31 am

      A real remote is better..

  27. Matthew Sutherland

    May 22, 2021 at 1:42 am

    Yes.

  28. Allan Foo

    May 22, 2021 at 2:07 am

    US$59.00 just for a remote? Ridiculous! Might as well get another AppleTV – 4K! Stop wasting with AppleTV HD.😴

    • Christopher Crawford

      May 22, 2021 at 3:36 am

      Well did you expect them to give the remote out for free?….. why would they do that?….

  29. vacationboyvideos

    May 22, 2021 at 2:31 am

    I love the track pad! It’s why I use apple tv

  30. Shem

    May 22, 2021 at 2:52 am

    Apple: Built in U1? Nah…..here’s a new remote holder with a pocket for the airtag. Just buy these 2 additional items and you are able to locate your remote anywhere in the world.

  31. Christopher Crawford

    May 22, 2021 at 3:18 am

    I wish the siri button stayed on top, but maybe with the added thickness I won’t mind the ergonomics of it.

  32. Rex Cosmos

    May 22, 2021 at 3:35 am

    Good riddance to the garbage little slab

  33. Randy

    May 22, 2021 at 4:28 am

    Bro shave your head.. it’s going to be okay

  34. otogigamer

    May 22, 2021 at 4:48 am

    If you bought an Apple TV you should’ve spent that money on a better TV. If you say you already have a brand new TV then you wasted your money cause if you bought a new smart tv it already has all the video apps that an apple TV would have.

  35. Michael Connors

    May 22, 2021 at 5:05 am

    Enjoying my new remote!

  36. Greg Scott

    May 22, 2021 at 5:08 am

    It’s too bad Apple stuck with a rectangular shape. Apple’s little brick is not nearly as pleasing to hold as my LG TV remote or the old TIVO remote I used to have.

  37. Jerby Castillo

    May 22, 2021 at 5:20 am

    Make a review about games using 2021 Apple TV 4K

  38. Caden Churchill

    May 22, 2021 at 5:21 am

    That remote looks sweet and just LOVE how they brought back the click wheel!

  39. tanky

    May 22, 2021 at 6:11 am

    Guys, just use your phone it’s better.

  40. DT 1982

    May 22, 2021 at 7:34 am

    guess what. I just want to show I’m with Israel not about apple TV remote

  41. DLITINTHEHOUSE

    May 22, 2021 at 8:31 am

    I’ll be putting an air tag right at the bottom of that sucker when it comes in.

  42. Pinkie Love

    May 22, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    zzzzzzzzzzzzz

  43. James Jones

    May 22, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    If more companies do backlit remotes it’ll be a better world for customers. Also, if remotes can control other devices a lot more as well.

  44. manpreetwired

    May 22, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    It’s weird to see a review of a ”REMOTE”. I MEAN A REMOTE🤣🤣

  45. Micah Mann

    May 22, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    I seriously have never lost my Apple remote. I just don’t understand where people are taking their remotes??? It’s on or in the couch. That’s it. 🤣

    • Terry Rodbourn

      May 24, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      I guess you never had kids that to watch Disney+ and were they it leave the living room in the strangest places!

    • Micah Mann

      May 24, 2021 at 3:49 pm

      @Terry Rodbourn HAHA True.

  46. MyNinjapanda

    May 22, 2021 at 6:10 pm

    I use the remote that came with the Apple 4K and for me it works just fine. Plus I have my Logitech wireless keyboard paired with the TV if I need more refined moments.
    I really do not see anything on the new remote that would make me want to upgrade.

  47. Reebs

    May 22, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    How did he not see the ball of lint on his cheek during editing? I’m always amazed at how things like this are missed in pre/post production lol

    • dvxAznxvb

      May 23, 2021 at 6:41 am

      Could be some wicked facial hair

    • Blake Chandler

      May 23, 2021 at 6:57 am

      I just thought it was a skin tag or mole 🤣😆

    • proton sports

      May 24, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      He might have noticed after recording the whole video and checking it but did not wanted to re do the whole review so he went on with the lint 🙃

  48. David Obichukwu Omego

    May 22, 2021 at 11:53 pm

    Oh wow, Blackberry on a remote.

  49. NihilTimendumEst

    May 23, 2021 at 1:25 am

    Is that a yamaka? That a boy 👏🏻 🇮🇱 💪🏻

  50. Balu Reddy

    May 23, 2021 at 3:51 am

    Why do we need Apple TV 4K? if we already have all the apps and Apple TV in a 4k TV like Lg or Samsung.

  51. Ashwin Bhat

    May 23, 2021 at 4:01 am

    Are those sharp rectangular corners comfortable to hold?

  52. pam oakes

    May 23, 2021 at 5:27 am

    I purchased just the remote for my Apple TV 4K and love it! Omg soooo much better and worth it to me.

  53. Mike Magana

    May 23, 2021 at 8:09 am

    I hate the old apple tv remote…but can justify paying another $59 to get the new remote.

  54. felishian

    May 23, 2021 at 8:54 am

    Apple going to release a new pro version specifically for gamers ✌️

  55. aproapegata

    May 23, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    The older one is much more nice, a true piece of design.

  56. iMax_79

    May 23, 2021 at 10:02 pm

    Who tf loses his remote and can‘t find it by himself within 2 min.?!

  57. Jay

    May 24, 2021 at 6:24 am

    Motion control games ? I think that’s a downgrade

  58. bulb97

    May 24, 2021 at 7:41 am

    I know I’m in the minority, but I actually don’t mind and kinda like the touchpad on the last Apple TV remote. Maybe because I’m use to it or maybe I like the sleekness of the remote design, I’m not sure. (I also have a case on it too which helps for ergonomics.) As much as I like the new remote, I probably won’t get one unless I buy a new Apple TV 🤷🏻‍♂️

  59. David

    May 24, 2021 at 8:23 am

    I think it’s a pretty ugly remote.

  60. Jon Snow

    May 24, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    I got a new remote. I am sure I will like it better than the old one. Can’t wait to get it.

  61. Dave Publiday

    May 25, 2021 at 6:42 am

    The Siri button is awkward for left handed people.

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