Price cut: Apple TV-compatible remote gives you the buttons you crave

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This affordable button remote gives you complete control of Apple TV devices at a discounted cost.
Navigate your Apple TV with ease thanks to this low-priced accessory.
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The Apple TV continues to sell like hotcakes, but its remote remains a topic of conversation and leaves some users searching for alternative options. A third-party Apple TV remote like the Function101 Button Remote could give you the classic TV experience you desire.

It’s an affordable solution, and it’s on sale now for just $24.97.

An alternative Apple TV remote

Featuring a range of nearly 40 feet, the Button Remote can complete tasks from across the room using traditional infrared technology. Aside from its compatibility with the Apple TV family of devices, this remote also can pair with most television and home theater setups.

This remote allows users to navigate any Apple TV or Apple TV 4K easily, and it comes with a quick start guide that makes for a simple setup. It also eliminates the voice-function confusion that can be frustrating for some, getting back to the basics at a great price.

Perhaps best of all, the Button Remote is designed much like a traditional TV remote, including silicone buttons that we all know and love. This adds some practicality when channel surfing, earning it five stars on average in our store.

“This is the remote Apple should have shipped with the Apple TV,” verified buyer John Deters wrote. “It works wonderfully! Arrow buttons instead of a frustrating touch pad made all the difference. We purchased the Apple TV 4K when it came out, but literally never used it because the remote was so terrible. Instead, we bought a FireTV. This remote has literally renewed my interest in the Apple device! It’s a cheap fix.”

Save on the Function101 Button Remote

Maximize your Apple TV experience with a proven alternative upgrade. You can purchase the Function101 Button Remote for only $24.97 through Jan. 28. (The usual price is $29.95.)

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Prices subject to change. All sales handled by StackSocial, our partner who runs Cult of Mac Deals. For customer support, please email StackSocial directly. We originally published this post on December 3, 2022. We updated the price.

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