Our Apple TV Remote is broken and we cannot switch on Apple TV. I know that I can use the remote function in my iPhone control panel but in order to do so I need to connect the Apple TV itself.
is there a way to do so without buying another Apple TV remote device?
Thanks.
Is the original remote physically broken, or just not working? In case of not responding, check the battery, and try pairing or linking again. If your Apple TV remote isn't working - Apple Support
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:
Is the original remote physically broken, or just not working? In case of not responding, check the battery, and try pairing or linking again. If your Apple TV remote isn't working - Apple Support
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:
Many thanks for the very clear and useful information.
The original remote is broken.
How can I find out what is the generation of our Apple TV? We bought it 8 years ago, would that mean that it is a 2nd or 3rd generation? How can I check that?
Many thanks.
I think I found out the answer to my last question. The model is A1469; therefore it is third generation; isn’t it?
Thanks.
The model is A1469; therefore it is third generation; isn’t it?
Correct. 👍
Many thanks.
I decided to buy a new Apple Remote (2nd and 3ed generation) and then manually connect the iPhone Remote Control. Thanks again for your help Much appreciated!
How to connect Apple TV if the remote is broken
