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Bought a new Apple TV remote

I have the Apple TV 3rd gen but don’t have the original remote so I bought a new one. How do I pair it without the original remote

Apple TV (2nd gen)

Posted on Dec 11, 2020 3:05 PM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2020 4:57 PM

You can link the remote as described in the second half of this support page:

If your Apple TV remote isn’t working - Apple Support

Do all three steps; not just the second one.

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Bought a new Apple TV remote

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