And we liked the way that felt. The Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV brings back that retro feel—no Siri, no swipey-swipes, just big, satisfying buttons that do exactly what you expect.

Here's how to do it: Point your remote about 3 inches away from the Apple TV. Press and hold the Back (or Menu) button and the Volume Up button for five seconds. You may see a message asking you ...