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apple tv remote works but says move closer to continue pairing

my new 2021 remote was low on battery and after I charged it it didn't work. I followed instruction to re pair it. it works now BUT I continue to get the "move closer to continue pairing" message on my tv. I set the remote on the tv and I still get the same message. luckily the remote works but I'd like the message to go away.

Posted on Nov 20, 2021 9:25 PM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2021 5:07 AM

"move closer to continue pairing"
I set the remote on the tv

Please bring it gradually closer to the Apple TV box (the TV is not important for this). While doing so, keep other bluetooth devices away from it (including mobile phones) at that time. The ultimate closeness is to lay it on top of the Apple TV box, but in my experience it will pair before that.

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Nov 21, 2021 5:07 AM in response to chrisfromgresham

"move closer to continue pairing"
I set the remote on the tv

Please bring it gradually closer to the Apple TV box (the TV is not important for this). While doing so, keep other bluetooth devices away from it (including mobile phones) at that time. The ultimate closeness is to lay it on top of the Apple TV box, but in my experience it will pair before that.

apple tv remote works but says move closer to continue pairing

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