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connecting to Apple TV without remote (using iOS App)

the four-digit code appears on my iPhone (Apple TV Remote App), and asks me to enter it on the Apple TV :/ but I dont have the remote to enter the passcode on the Apple TV. Why is the passcode appearing on my iPhone and not on the TV?

Posted on Oct 2, 2020 12:05 PM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2020 12:26 PM

Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support

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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Oct 2, 2020 12:26 PM in response to paolosecci

Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support

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:

connecting to Apple TV without remote (using iOS App)

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