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Apple TV Remote app for iOS snags fresh icon in update

CyborgOne

March 2019

zenwaves said:

New icon.... but still no volume control???
#priorities

zenwaves said:
We're talking about the iOS app - not the physical remote - and no, there is still no volume control via the app.

zenwaves said:
You can't change the volume via the app, [...]

I’m pretty sure that’s intentional: Unlike the Apple TV remote, the iPhone doesn’t have an IR emitter - and many (most?) TVs/Receivers don’t provide for volume control via HDMI-CEC. Including UI elements in the app which are intended to control such “external” (i.e. not related to the functionality of the Apple TV device) behaviors, seems it would just lead to confusion and frustration on the part of users.

Reference:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205225