How to Restart an Apple TV with the Remote

  1. On the Siri Remote: Hold down the Home and Menu buttons. The Sleep Now? menu may appear, but keep holding down the Home and Menu buttons. Let go when the LED light on the Apple TV flashes.


     
  2. Apple Remote (third-generation Apple TV's and older): Hold down the Menu and Down buttons. Let go when the light on the Apple TV device flashes.


Unplug your Apple TV to Power Cycle it

If the Settings menu and your remote don't restart your device, unplug your Apple TV from power. Wait six seconds, then plug it back in.