Xbox One Media Remote No TV Support

I just purchased the xbox one media remote and am experiencing an issue trying to control the volume/mute button, they don't work plain and simple. The remote functions fine with the xbox one. I have the xbox set up for my tv and it turns it on/off without
issue. Any ideas why the remote doesn't work with my tv?

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xbox one media remote control tv volume WITHOUT Kinect ... possible?

No, it's not a universal remote: (www.xbox.com/.../media-remote)

The remote controls TV/receiver power and volume through Kinect, or an IR extender cable (cable not included).

You need Kinect or IR Extenders.

support.xbox.com/.../use-external-ir-with-xbox-one

 

How do I connect the Media Remote to my TV?

I've been looking everywhere online on how to connect my Xbox One Media Remote to my Vizio TV. The remote works great with navigating through movies, tv shows, etc., but I'd like to control TV volume as well. Every webpage gives instructions that includes
setup with some kind of TV box/Satellite/Cable, but I don't have any of that. All I have is a regular HD TV and an Xbox One (w/ Media Remote).

How do I make it so I can control the TV volume with my Media Remote?

 

I had this exact same problem. In the end power-cycling the system worked for me. After that the volume buttons worked fine. I just held my finger over the on/off switch for about ten seconds to power-cycle it.