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PLAYLIST USE SIRI FOR HANDS-FREE APPLE TV CONTROLmacworld.com/tvch), for instance, Apple
might prompt you to install HBO Go
instead of launching shows directly. If
this happens, grab the remote and
scroll down while viewing the info page
for any show until you see the “How to
Watch” section. Select your preferred
source, and Apple TV should remember
it in the future.
It’s possible that even after following
the setup instructions above, you might
still run into issues getting voice
commands to work, including an error in
which Siri says, “I couldn’t find any TVs
nearby. Make sure you’re on the same
Wi-Fi.” If this happens, try disabling
iCloud and AirPlay 2 support, and then
running through setup again. In the
worst-case scenario, you might need to
perform a factory reset on the Apple TV
(Settings → System → Reset) to get things
working properly.
In general, Siri is better at responding
to the word play than watch when you’re
trying to start a particular show. (With the
latter, the assistant has a tendency to hear
what’s instead of watch, resulting in a
failed search attempt.)
When asking to play a particular show
or channel, Siri should automatically
select the appropriate streaming service,
such as Hulu or PlayStation Vue; if it
doesn’t, you can include the service name
in your voice command. ■