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Q: How do I have Apple TV learn a new Bose remote?

We just setup the Apple TV (newest avl this month) and our Bose remote will not operate it.  The Apple TV is connected to the Bose system via HDMI.  We cannot connect it to our TV and then to Bose using audio input b/c we don't have an available port on the Bose system to do that. 

 

Do we need to use the Apple TV software to initiate a pairing with the Bose remote, or do we need to update the Bose settings to pair with Apple TV (setup a code for it in Bose system settings)?

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Posted on Mar 27, 2012 7:01 AM

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Q: How do I have Apple TV learn a new Bose remote?

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  • by Damian Smith1,

    Damian Smith1 Damian Smith1 Mar 27, 2012 7:33 AM in response to CKsMBP
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    Mar 27, 2012 7:33 AM in response to CKsMBP

    The ATV2 and ATV3 remotes are simple IR remotes(They the same model actually). You can try paring the ATV3 with the bose remote you can find the Remote settings under the general setting menu on the ATV3. The support article will tell you how to accomplish paring and un-pairing the Apple remote. IT would also help to know which model Bose remote you have.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1555?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

  • by Peter Honiotes,

    Peter Honiotes Peter Honiotes Mar 23, 2013 1:49 PM in response to CKsMBP
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    Mar 23, 2013 1:49 PM in response to CKsMBP

    Just spoke with Bose and the apple tv code for the bose controler is # 2 1 1 1 5.

     


  • by exuberantkay,

    exuberantkay exuberantkay Feb 18, 2014 12:18 PM in response to Peter Honiotes
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    Feb 18, 2014 12:18 PM in response to Peter Honiotes

    I recently purchased the Bose Universal Remote control and the guide had two codes, 21115 & 02615, the latter worked but it's not able but the Apple TV is not responding to the power button.

     

    I am sure this is not expected behaviour, any chance one can help?

  • by nickash28,

    nickash28 nickash28 Jun 21, 2014 3:56 PM in response to exuberantkay
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    Jun 21, 2014 3:56 PM in response to exuberantkay

    You need to go through the Apple TV settings menu and command the Apple TV to sleep now. it's doesn't have at traditional off button like most devices. if you switch inputs and don't use it for a little while itll go to sleep on its own. doesn't use that much power when not showing a program so nothing to worry about. hope that helps.

  • by Ghud2bnKCK,

    Ghud2bnKCK Ghud2bnKCK Nov 26, 2014 8:32 PM in response to exuberantkay
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    Nov 26, 2014 8:32 PM in response to exuberantkay

    The Menu button powers it up just like the regular Apple TV remote.

  • by chrisheninger,

    chrisheninger chrisheninger Dec 24, 2014 9:43 AM in response to exuberantkay
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    Dec 24, 2014 9:43 AM in response to exuberantkay

    Thanks exuberantkay, that second code worked perfectly. Hope this helps others... I was starting to get frustrated when the code in the manual (2414) didn't work and the settings configuration wasn't working either.

     

    For any trying to duplicate, here are the steps I took to pair my Bose Solo 15 universal remote with an AppleTV 3.

    1. Turn on AppleTV and Bose Solo 15 sound system
    2. On the Bose Solo 15 remote, press and hold the appropriate source button until all six source buttons glow, then release. (I used AUX 1 for mine)
    3. Enter 02615 and then press the + button on the volume to complete.

     

    That's it. No crazy settings trying to configure the remote, it should just work out of the box. Menu should be bound to menu, arrows to arrows, okay to the center button, and play/pause are both bound to the same function as well.

     

    Good luck! Like this post if it helps, it'll help drive traffic to help others with the same solution.