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Precision Finding on the new Siri Remote comes with an unexpected catch
appleinsider.com Oct 14, 2026

Precision Finding on the new Siri Remote comes with an unexpected catch

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Apple introduced a fourth‑generation Siri Remote with Precision Finding and a built‑in speaker that can emit a tone when misplaced, bundling the feature with the new Apple TV 4K. The remote uses Apple’s Find My network to deliver directional guidance, but the advanced Ultra‑Wideband (UWB) functionality only works with iPhone Duo, iPhone Air, or iPhone 17 and later models running the latest iOS, explicitly excluding the iPhone 15 series and most iPhone 16 devices despite their second‑generation UWB chips. Apple has not clarified the rationale for this restriction. Users with older iPhones can still locate the remote via the existing iOS 17 remote finder, which shows proximity cues but lacks the detailed guidance and audible alert of Precision Finding. The remote is sold separately and fits all Apple TV HD and 4K generations; the new Apple TV 4K launches for preorder on October 13, with shipments starting November 13.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · By limiting Precision Finding to only the newest iPhones, Apple creates a hardware‑driven incentive for users to upgrade, turning a convenience feature into a subtle driver of device sales.
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