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how do i connect remote app to apple TV without original remote?

I no longer have the original remote for my apple TV (1st gen, the one with the aluminium remote), i normally use the remote app. However, after updating my phone to iOS 15, the app had forgotten my TV and now wants me to enter a code to connect to the app.

I have no way of connecting to my apple TV to enter the code on my remote app. how can i connect to enter the code?

and why did my remote forget my apple TV box after the update?

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Posted on Oct 22, 2021 10:30 AM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2021 10:48 AM

The Apple TV (3rd generation) needs a functional remote to help set up the software Apple TV Remote from Control Center.

For the Apple TV (3rd generation), your options are:


The Apple TV (2nd generation) is not compatible with the software Apple TV Remote from Control Center.

For the Apple TV (2nd generation), your option is:

  • buy a replacement Apple Remote (aluminum).


The Apple TV (1st generation) was never compatible with the software Apple TV Remote on iPhone.

For the Apple TV (1st generation), your option is:

  • buy a replacement Apple Remote (aluminum).
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Oct 22, 2021 10:48 AM in response to robyngibb

The Apple TV (3rd generation) needs a functional remote to help set up the software Apple TV Remote from Control Center.

For the Apple TV (3rd generation), your options are:


The Apple TV (2nd generation) is not compatible with the software Apple TV Remote from Control Center.

For the Apple TV (2nd generation), your option is:

  • buy a replacement Apple Remote (aluminum).


The Apple TV (1st generation) was never compatible with the software Apple TV Remote on iPhone.

For the Apple TV (1st generation), your option is:

  • buy a replacement Apple Remote (aluminum).

how do i connect remote app to apple TV without original remote?

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