Aluminum remote with 2016 old Apple TV
I have an old 2016 Apple TV that was used with iPhone as a remote by my son few years ago.
- how can I configure the Apple TV?
- how can I get the new remote to control the that old Apple TV?
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2016 Apple TV
Unfortunately, that is ambiguous. Two different models Apple TV were sold in 2016.
Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
Do you know the version system software it is using?
- Apple TV (3rd generation) [A1469], 0.9" height (2.3 cm), needs the old style remote, as linked to by m_dragoev.
- Apple TV (4th generation) [A1625], 1.4" height (3.6 cm), needs the newer Siri Remote for full functionality, although the old style remote will also work for many functions. The latest model Siri Remote needs system software version 14.5 or later, which may be a “Catch 22”.
Identify the various Apple TV remotes (and their compatibility) - Apple Support
