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Apple TV phone remote code

I have a second Apple TV box with no remote and I’m trying to use my phone as the remote. However, it’s requiring a four digit code to set-up. Anyone know how I go about getting the code?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 19, 2020 1:08 PM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2020 12:46 AM

The Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) need a functional remote to set up the Apple TV Remote app.

The Apple TV (4th or 5th generation) should recognize the Apple TV Remote Control Center widget or the Apple TV Remote app, even without a remote.


For the Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation), your options are:

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Aug 20, 2020 12:46 AM in response to Cutler5

The Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) need a functional remote to set up the Apple TV Remote app.

The Apple TV (4th or 5th generation) should recognize the Apple TV Remote Control Center widget or the Apple TV Remote app, even without a remote.


For the Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation), your options are:

Apple TV phone remote code

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