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Is it possible to connect Apple TV remote on IPhone 11 to old Apple TV?

Apple TV remote on iPhone 11 is not successfully searching for the old Apple TV.

I don’t have the physical remote currently hence trying IPhone 11 Apple TV remote.

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 10, 2021 8:49 AM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2021 9:02 AM

Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

How old? The software remote in Control Center on your iPhone is compatible with Apple TV (3rd generation or later), not 2nd generation or earlier. What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support


You may need a working physical remote to help set up the network connection if needed, so that both the iPhone and Apple TV box are on the same network.

You may need a working physical remote to help set up the remote for Apple TV (3rd generation), as a pairing code will have to be entered on Apple TV.

A temporarily borrowed physical remote would help during setup of the software remote.


You can buy a proper replacement remote for optimal use.

Buy an Apple Remote (aluminum) for use with Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier).

Buy a Siri Remote for use with Apple TV (4th generation or later).

Replacement remotes will need to be paired or linked: If your Apple TV remote isn't working - Apple Support

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Jul 10, 2021 9:02 AM in response to roopeshd

Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

How old? The software remote in Control Center on your iPhone is compatible with Apple TV (3rd generation or later), not 2nd generation or earlier. What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support


You may need a working physical remote to help set up the network connection if needed, so that both the iPhone and Apple TV box are on the same network.

You may need a working physical remote to help set up the remote for Apple TV (3rd generation), as a pairing code will have to be entered on Apple TV.

A temporarily borrowed physical remote would help during setup of the software remote.


You can buy a proper replacement remote for optimal use.

Buy an Apple Remote (aluminum) for use with Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier).

Buy a Siri Remote for use with Apple TV (4th generation or later).

Replacement remotes will need to be paired or linked: If your Apple TV remote isn't working - Apple Support

Is it possible to connect Apple TV remote on IPhone 11 to old Apple TV?

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