Can not control volume on Apple TV by iPhone

When i had Apple TV for first time, I could use my iPhone (native remote app) to control volume by the volume buttons on the side of the phone, but recently after a while I can't do that anymore, I have been trying to reset both phone and tv but doesnt seem to work. Both my Apple TV and iPhone are updated to latest OS version. Please help.

Posted on May 15, 2020 10:23 PM

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TheLittles

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May 15, 2020 11:22 PM in response to nnnitis

nnnitis Said:

"Can not control volume on Apple TV by iPhone: When i had Apple TV for first time, I could use my iPhone (native remote app) to control volume by the volume buttons on the side of the phone, but recently after a while I can't do that anymore, I have been trying to reset both phone and tv but doesnt seem to work. Both my Apple TV and iPhone are updated to latest OS version. Please help."

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