pressing the menu button wakes up your appleTV

override airplay (from other devices) via the menu button (this would be great during student presentations, if someone accidentally is airplaying, or if you’re toggling between TV & other devices)

quickly switch between apps w/ the home button

restart your apple tv by pressing menu + home buttons for 5 seconds

rearrange those apps & create folders

general > about: 

• adjust your screen saver

• turn on Siri and have a personal assistant! 

  • Press & hold the microphone and say things like: 

    • “Search youtube for 5 minute timer”

    • “Search Netflix for comedies” 

    • “Open clock app” 

    • “Play a calming video” (opens up youtube)

general > remotes and devices: 

• check the battery level of your remote (remember to charge w/ a lightning charger!) 

general > video and audio: 

• turn off navigation clicks 

• turn on automatic subtitles, w/ preferred language