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I need help setting up my iPhone as a remote for my Apple TV

Can someone assist me with setting up my iPhone to use as a remote for my apply tv

Posted on Aug 16, 2021 9:42 AM

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Aug 16, 2021 10:47 AM in response to Ajwalker3

You can buy them directly from Apple. Once you identify the Apple TV you own, then you will be able to determine which remote you need. You can also find them on Amazon too. Once you get the remote you will need to pair it with your Apple TV. Once you let us know which Apple TV you have we can get you the instructions on how to pair a remote with the Apple TV.

Aug 16, 2021 11:40 AM in response to Ajwalker3

It sounds like you may have either bought it used or inherited it from someone else. If so you may need to unpair any remotes first and then pair the new remote. I see Apple no longer sells that remote (the Apple TV is obsolete now) so I found one on Amazon:


https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MM4T2AM-A-TV-Remote/dp/B01DN08VAY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1XU0XX9M6PSWV&dchild=1&keywords=apple+tv+3+remote&qid=1629139100&sprefix=Apple+TV+3+remote%2Caps%2C273&sr=8-3


To learn how to unpair a remote I found a little article that will help, https://administrivia.com/resources/apple-tv-pairing-and-unpairing-the-apple-remote/


Good luck!



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