Apple today released a new firmware for the Siri Remote designed for the Apple TV, updating the software from version 9M6772 to 10M1103. The software is for the redesigned Siri Remote released in May 2021, aka the gray remote with the updated interface. In Apple TV settings, the new firmware will display as 0x0070, above 0x0061.
There’s no word on what’s new with the Apple TV Siri remote, but it likely includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements. Apple regularly provides firmware updates for its hardware products, although the company usually does not provide details on what has been updated.
Apple also doesn’t provide details on how to update the Siri Remote, but the software will install over the air automatically through your Apple TV. The updated Siri Remote is available with the latest generation Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models, plus it’s sold on a standalone basis.
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