Skip youtube ad with iPhone Apple TV Remote app without unlocking iPhone

Is there a way to 'click' to skip the Youtube ad using the iPhone Apple TV remote app while the iPhone is on the locked screen?


Currently, while watching Youtube on AppleTV, when an ad appears,

  1. I grab my iPhone
  2. Unlock the iPhone (Face ID)
  3. Open the AppleTV Remote app from the iPhone
  4. Wait for it to connect to the AppleTV
  5. click on the center of the remote
  6. and then 'skips' the ad


It would be amazing if I could skip #2,3,4 and just raise my iPhone and hit a button from the lock screen to hit 'skip'


Hope others agree with this!

iPhone 15

Posted on Jul 9, 2024 4:52 PM

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Jul 10, 2024 12:49 AM in response to Aznshinsa

The Lock Screen would (can) have a tile for ‘Live Activities’, e.g. the currently playing content on Apple TV. On that tile, there is a small icon for the software remote. Click there to get access to the software remote full screen, without unlocking the phone. This likely requires a matching Apple ID account for iCloud services for both devices.


Access features from the iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support

Control access to information on the iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support


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