Use iPhone as an Apple TV remote

I would like to set up my iPhone as a Apple TV remote. Because my silver remote is not working. When I activate my Apple TV remote on my iPhone it instructs me to enter a four digit code on the Apple TV at settings/general/remote. I’m not able to access my settings on the Apple TV because the remote isn’t working. Can I get around that? Thx!

iPhone 6, iOS 10

Posted on Nov 27, 2020 6:54 AM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2020 7:36 AM

On older models a physical remote will be required in order to setup the remote app. The workaround would be restoring the unit and pairing with a BT keyboard upon setup.

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