Apple TV Remote
how do i use apple tv without remote control when it is not on the same network as my mobile
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For the Apple TV (2nd generation), your option is:
The Apple TV (3rd generation) will need a functional remote to set up the Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center on iPhone or iPad.
For the Apple TV (3rd generation), your options are:
- buy a replacement Apple Remote (aluminum);
- temporarily borrow an Apple Remote (aluminum) to help set up the software remote;
- restore the Apple TV and connect a wireless keyboard to help set up the software remote;
- restore the Apple TV and connect the CiderTV Mac app to help set up the software remote.
The Apple TV (4th, 5th, or 6th generation) should recognize the Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center, even without a physical remote, but both have to be one the same network already. You may need a functional remote to set the network connection.