Apple TV Siri Remote (2nd Generation)

I should have bought this updated remote sooner! My Apple TV HD remote had been sluggish for a while, even on a fresh charge. Also, the pad for swiping thru selections had started to track backwards even though I was swiping to go forward. It was frustrating. But I held off buying the new remote due to price. FINALLY I let go and spent the money on this remote and I am delighted. It works great. The buttons are a nice option, but the center, between the buttons, still allows for swiping with your thumb for navigation, which I prefer. This remote paired with my (older version) Apple TV HD effortlessly AND it automatically paired with my Sony television! This remote IS kind of ridiculously priced but truthfully I've already enjoyed using it so much that I've kind of forgotten that I paid too much,.

great remotes had them close to 3 yeears and no problems

I have 4 apple TVs, and am considering buying one of these for all of them. I bought this as a test for our main room TV. I find the touch pad on the standard remote to be very inconsistent, especially with certain apps.I turned off the swipe/scroll feature, so I have to click the outside ring to navigate. It works so much better for fast-forwarding through commercials and that sort of thing. Just a few taps and you zip through a commercial break. Works really well with YoutubeTV, Disney, Netflix, Prime, Etc. Only downside is that they are a bit pricey. This remote is also a bit thicker than the original remote so it doesn't seem to disappear into the couch cushions quite as often.

The version which originally came with my AppleTV 4K was thin, aluminum, slippy, very iffy to grip in any way, had no margin around the touchpad causing constant problems as a 'mouse' type touchpad. Literally it was the worst remote of any kind I had ever owned.This version is backwards compatible with the original 4K, just a quick resync, and resolves every single thing wrong with the original and then some. Thicker, a disc touchpad so much easier to use, and avoid hitting when you don't want. It doesn't roll in your hand, it has more controls. PERFECT!

THIS... Is Apple's latest and greatest remote control and is exactly what apple should have made the apple TV remote as since day 1.This remote is absolutely fantastic, it feels great in the hand and everything is within reach. I love writing good long reviews on products but this product is so good I spent $60 to replace the remote I already had that worked just fine because this is such an improvement.NO MORE TOUCHPAD!!!USB C and Lightning is another plus as well!Overall, this is a great remote and I love taking it from room to room with me until I replace all of my old apple tv remotes. It is pricy, but this is how the remote should have been done from the beginning. Only thing it is missing is a speaker so I can find it when I loose it!