How do I get the four digit code for setting up an iPhone to control Apple TV?

how do I get the 4 digit code needed to set up iPhone to control Apple TV?

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Posted on Mar 14, 2021 6:20 PM

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Posted on Mar 15, 2021 3:49 PM

What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support


The pairing code would be displayed on one device, to be entered on the other device.

For Apple TV (4th generation or later), the display/entering is reversed from the 3rd generation.

Apple TV (2nd generation) is not supported for the software remote in Control Center.


Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Mar 15, 2021 3:49 PM in response to Robin Grensted

What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support


The pairing code would be displayed on one device, to be entered on the other device.

For Apple TV (4th generation or later), the display/entering is reversed from the 3rd generation.

Apple TV (2nd generation) is not supported for the software remote in Control Center.


Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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