Apple Remote
How do I set up iOS Apple remote without physical Apple Remote to input 4 digit code?
Apple TV (1st generation)
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The software remote will work with Apple TV (3rd generation or later) (2012 or later), not earlier models.
Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
Find your Apple TV model number - Apple Support
Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
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:
- buy a replacement Apple Remote (aluminum) A1294;
- temporarily borrow an Apple Remote (aluminum) to help set up the software remote;
- restore the Apple TV and connect a wireless keyboard to help set up the software remote;
- restore the Apple TV and connect the CiderTV Mac app to help set up the software remote.