Apple TV Remote lost
I have an older Apple TV and I lost my remote. I tried to use my iPhone remote but it doesn’t let me connect. It shows me a code to enter on my Apple TV but I don’t have the remote to do that.
iPhone XR, iOS 15
I have an older Apple TV and I lost my remote. I tried to use my iPhone remote but it doesn’t let me connect. It shows me a code to enter on my Apple TV but I don’t have the remote to do that.
iPhone XR, iOS 15
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:
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:
Apple TV Remote lost