Lost Apple TV remote

If you own an Apple TV (3rd generation) (2012–2013), then you will need a functional physical remote to help set up the software remote on iPhone or iPad, because it will ask to enter a code on the Apple TV.

If you can’t borrow one, then you may be able to buy a replacement remote from 3rd party resellers, if still in stock. Replacement remotes will have to be linked to the box again.

If you own an iPhone or iPad, you could use the Apple TV Remote app on this device: Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support.

Urquhart1244 wrote:

If you own an Apple TV (3rd generation) (2012–2013), then you will need a functional physical remote to help set up the software remote on iPhone or iPad, because it will ask to enter a code on the Apple TV.

Thanks for correcting me , Urquhart1244: I had missed this important information about the Apple TV 3rd gen.