Pairing a new Apple TV remote
My old Apple TV remote was damaged. How do I pair the new remote? Do I need to unpair the original remote first?
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For Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier), you will need to unlink the previous remote (this can be done with the new remote). If your Apple TV remote isn’t working - Apple Support
For Apple TV (4th generation or later), a replacement Siri Remote can be paired without unpairing first. And IR remotes, such as the Apple Remote (aluminum), can be used interchangeably without any linking action.