Setting up Apple TV remote on my phone
My Apple TV physical remote doesn’t work. How do I set it up on my phone as I can’t navigate to the settings to enter the pairing code?
iPhone 11, iOS 15
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What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - 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:
- 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 (2nd generation) is not compatible with the Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center.
For the Apple TV (2nd generation), your option is:
My Apple TV physical remote doesn’t work.
That may be fixable. Verify the battery. How to replace the battery in your Apple Remote - Apple Support
Then pair or link it again. If your Apple TV remote isn't working - Apple Support