Apple TV Hardware
HI! I just got an apple TV from a friend, they didn't have a remote that went with it. I can't connect the apple TV to my network or my phone without a remote. What can I do?
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You’ll need to connect to the same home network, before the software remote can be used. If you can’t borrow a remote to do these initial steps, then you may want to purchase a replacement remote.
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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).