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hi. i want to use iphone as remote (lost apple tv remote). getting prompted to e get 4 digit code i. apple tv to pair but can control apple tv to get to settings. any ideas?

how do u link iphone to apple tv if remote is lost and can’t get apple tv to setting/general as iphone says i need to do to enter 4 digit code.

Posted on Nov 26, 2021 2:08 PM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2021 10:21 PM

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


The Apple TV (4th generation or later) should be straight-forward to pair with, as described, if both devices are already on the same home network.


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

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


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

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

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Nov 26, 2021 10:21 PM in response to neibnyc

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


The Apple TV (4th generation or later) should be straight-forward to pair with, as described, if both devices are already on the same home network.


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

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


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

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

hi. i want to use iphone as remote (lost apple tv remote). getting prompted to e get 4 digit code i. apple tv to pair but can control apple tv to get to settings. any ideas?

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