Charge the Apple TV 4K remote
The remote that comes with your Apple TV 4K has a rechargeable battery inside. With typical usage, you’ll need to charge it a few times a year. An alert appears on the TV screen when the remote battery is running low. You can also check the battery level in Settings.
Note: You can continue to use the remote while it’s charging.
Check the battery level of the remote
Go to Settings
on Apple TV 4K.Go to Remotes and Devices, then select Remote.
Information about your remote appears, including Battery Level.
Charge the remote
Depending on the model of your remote, you’ll need to charge it with either a USB-C cable or a Lightning cable (sold separately).
Connect one end of a USB-C or Lightning cable to the port on the bottom of your remote.
Connect the other end of the cable to a computer USB-C or USB port or to an Apple USB-C or USB power adapter (sold separately).
The remote takes about three hours to fully charge.