Pairing remote intermittent pop up

The Apple TV remote keep showing as “pairing remote.

I can’t watch tv with that sign popping up consistently. I have turned off every single other device around my tv/living room. My wifi router is in another floor! Apple TV in the basement with NO interference. Should I turn off my ring doorbell for the tv controller to work?!

Please any suggestion is welcome. I have done all the other post about this issue recommend already.

Apple TV 4K

Posted on Mar 10, 2023 6:25 PM

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Mar 12, 2023 12:00 PM in response to Clynthia

Hello Clynthia,


If you haven't yet, we'd recommend to update your Apple TV using these related steps to solve this: Update your Apple TV


Update your Apple TV

Learn how to check for updates or set Apple TV to automatically update the software for you.

Update your Apple TV automatically

You can set your Apple TV to automatically install new updates when they're available. Go to Settings > System > Software Updates and turn on Automatically Update.


Update your Apple TV manually

1. Go to Settings > System > Software Updates and select Update Software.

2. If there's an update, select Download and Install. 

3. Wait for your Apple TV to download the update. Keep your Apple TV connected and plugged in to power until the update is complete.

After the update downloads, your Apple TV will restart, prepare the update, then install it. When the update is complete, your Apple TV will automatically restart again.


  • Disconnect the Apple TV from the power cable, reconnect and test the issue.


If needed, charge it overnight.



  • Make sure the Wi-Fi router is at least 5 feet away from the Apple TV for possible interference.


Should the issue persist, then it would be best to contact Apple Support directly: Contact Apple Support


They'd need to take it from here.


Take care.


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