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Im Trying to connect with my phone to my apple tv but i lost my controller and its asking me to enter a code manually

Cannot connect my apple tv to my phone remote because i dont have the actual controler for the apple tv.. its there any way to connect them if i dont have them, i have 1st generation apple tv


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Posted on Jun 10, 2022 10:05 PM

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Posted on Jun 10, 2022 10:23 PM

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:

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Jun 10, 2022 10:23 PM in response to Alexisacostachiu07

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:

Im Trying to connect with my phone to my apple tv but i lost my controller and its asking me to enter a code manually

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