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I use my iphone13 as a remote for AppleTV. Has been working fine, until lately - my phone is asking me to enter a passcode (4 digits) on AppleTV to use it, but if I can't use it, how can I enter a code? I know where to enter the code, but need to get to AppleTV to do it. A bit of a conundrum.

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Posted on Aug 4, 2022 6:48 PM

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Aug 4, 2022 8:01 PM in response to Jack0128

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

Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

If the pairing was lost, then you may have to set it up again.

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:

Aug 4, 2022 10:35 PM in response to Jack0128

·      Apple TV asks for Apple ID password, enter it.

·      An authentication code will be sent to your iPhone or iPad or Mac.

·      Apple TV asks for the Apple ID password again, enter it followed by the authentication code. For example if your Apple ID password is XYZ123 and the authentication code is 4567 enter XYZ1234567

·      Do this quickly or it will time out!



Better yet, please buy a more up-to-date Apple TV!

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