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lost remote to set up used apple tv

Was gifted an old apple tv that is still logged in to the old user. didnt come with a remote so I am having troulbe setting it up. any solutions or am i just out of luck as my appled devices wont connect and cant get it to the internet either.

Posted on Sep 28, 2022 8:13 AM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2022 9:52 AM

What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support

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


The Apple TV (3rd generation) needs a functional remote to set up the Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center.

For the Apple TV (3rd generation), your options are:


The Apple TV (2nd generation) is not compatible with the Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center.

For the Apple TV (2nd generation), your option is:


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Sep 28, 2022 9:52 AM in response to ride4lamar

What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support

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


The Apple TV (3rd generation) needs a functional remote to set up the Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center.

For the Apple TV (3rd generation), your options are:


The Apple TV (2nd generation) is not compatible with the Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center.

For the Apple TV (2nd generation), your option is:


lost remote to set up used apple tv

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