In addition to the clickpad, the new remote also features three new (and long overdue) buttons for back, mute and controlling your TV's power. The new Siri Remote, left, compared to the older Apple TV remote.
I still have a hit-or-miss relationship with the feature with moments of overshooting my intended target so I may soon turn it off, but I appreciate that there is an option either way. If you hate the touchpad on the clickpad, you'll be pleased to know that Apple does allow you to disable the feature in the Remote and Devices section of the Settings menu. I also like that Apple didn't completely remove touchpad functionality, which is useful for quickly scrolling through a list or playing certain Apple Arcade games. I found myself greatly appreciating the return of the button-based directional controls.
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Bundled with new Apple TV purchases, or available as a separate $59 (£55, AU$79) upgrade that works with the older Apple TV, the new remote replaces that trackpad with something Apple calls a "clickpad." It's basically a circular controller that combines a touchpad with directional buttons you can actually click. The new Siri Remote solves many of those woes. The trackpad's sensitivity caused me to overshoot menu items like movies, apps, TV shows or text, making even the simplest scrolls and selections a chore to control. I constantly found myself struggling with basic navigation tasks using the older remote. The black glass remote bundled with the older Apple TV had a sleek-looking design, but a slippery, imprecise trackpad was its downfall.
The word "Finally!" sums up the reaction of many longtime Apple TV fans when they first heard about the new remote. No apps or games that take advantage of improved specs.
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