How to pair Apple TV remote
How to connect iPhone or Apple TV remote with Apple TV?
iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16
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What is your model Apple TV?
Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
Find your Apple TV model number - Apple Support
What is your model remote?
Identify your Apple TV remote - Apple Support
To pair the Siri Remote (again) for the current models, do as described here: Reconnect the Siri Remote to Apple TV - Apple Support
To use the iPhone as software remote, do as described here: Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Note that this communication is over Wi-Fi, therefore both devices must already be connected to the same home network. It is not suitable for configuring the network settings of a device that is not yet connected to the network.