Our Apple TV remote has stopped working. How can I use my phone or IPad as a remote?
Our Apple TV remote has stopped working. How can we use our phone or iPad as a remote?
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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 (4th generation or later) should be straight-forward to pair with, as described, if both devices are already on the same home network. Else you will need a functional remote to set up the network first.
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:
- buy a replacement Apple Remote (aluminum);
- temporarily borrow an Apple Remote (aluminum) to help set up the software remote;
- restore the Apple TV and connect a wireless keyboard to help set up the software remote;
- restore the Apple TV and connect the CiderTV Mac app to help set up the software remote.
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:
- buy a replacement Apple Remote (aluminum).