How to use iPhone as remote with 2nd gen Apple TV...

You absolutely need a working remote to setup the Apple TV app for 3rd gen Apple TVs or earlier.

Your only option is to borrow one from a friend or relative just to navigate to the remote settings on the Apple TV and set up the App on the iPhone.

pcpclafferty wrote:

I apologize for my obtuseness, but how do you follow this instruction if you don't have the original ATV remote (since it envisions a scenario in which you've lost that device?

"When asked, follow the onscreen instructions to enter a four-digit passcode into your Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch."

As I said: "Your only option is to borrow one from a friend or relative just to navigate to the remote settings on the Apple TV and set up the App on the iPhone. "

Or as Sberman suggested, you can always buy one.

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

pcpclafferty wrote:

iPhone is only solution.

No it is not!

Here is a much better solution.

Apple Remote - Apple

Download the Apple TV app on your phone and log in to your acct.

Given Phil0124’s response:

pcpclafferty wrote:

mo money, mo money, mo money

We're talking about US$19 plus tax.