Apple TV is ready for you to watch at any time, and automatically goes to sleep after a preset period of inactivity.
When you’re finished watching, you can put Apple TV to sleep.
If your TV or audio/visual receiver supports HDMI-CEC, your Apple TV automatically goes to sleep when you turn off your TV or receiver and wakes up when you select its HDMI input on your TV or receiver. You can also turn your TV or receiver on or off with the Siri Remote. See on Apple TV, then select Sleep Now.
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Siri Remote (1st generation): Press the on Apple TV.
Go to General > Sleep After and choose an option.