Best Remotes for Apple TV

If you've lost or broken your Siri Remote and need a replacement, you can pick one up at Apple. The small black glass remote is what ships with all new Apple TVs and it can do everything fairly simply. Use the touch trackpad on top of the remote to navigate through menus, fast forward, rewind, and otherwise control content.

If you want a universal remote control that can do absolutely everything and you don't care about the price, the Logitech Harmony 950 is hands-down the best remote you can get. Acting as the central hub, the touchscreen allows you to access all the different devices you have connected to the remote, making it easy to switch between using your Apple TV, gaming console, cable box, or any other device.

The Smart Control lets you control all of your smart devices, including your Apple TV, from either the remote itself or your iPhone, using the companion app. The included Harmony Hub also lets you control other devices through cabinet doors or walls.

The greatest thing about this remote is it comes preset to use with your Apple TV, which makes it incredibly easy to set up. Simply by pushing either the A, B, C or D buttons, you can set up the remote to function for Apple TV, Xbox One, Windows Media Center, and Roku respectively, making it easy to switch back and forth between devices.

Although the GE 33709 is a very basic remote, it can still work with four devices at once. It also uses conventional AAA batteries (not included), which means you'll get months of battery life and you don't have to worry about another charging cable or station in your home.

While this isn't just a controller for your Apple TV, it certainly deserves its place on this list for all the Apple TV gamers out there. Gaming on Apple TV is so much more fun with a controller, and the MFi certified SteelSeries Nimbus is one of the best options around. It features pressure-sensitive buttons, and a 40+-hour battery life. It also has handy LEDs that display your status during multiplayer games.