Tip: Use Dictation to Search on Apple TV
Using the remote that come's with the apple tv is cumbersome since their is no keyboard. Most people who have Apple Tv's also have an iOS device as well and most have or at the very least heard of Apple application called "Remote" which lets you use your iOS device as a remote for the Apple Tv.
Tips: Siri dictation
Did you know you can do things like dictate :) emotes? Look over this list of dictation commands you just may learn something new.