Can’t connect my Apple TV remote on my phone to my Apple TV

It won’t let me connect to my Apple TV remote on my phone to my Apple TV

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 17

Posted on Sep 8, 2024 10:16 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2024 1:46 AM

Verify that both devices connect to the same home network (and not a ‘Guest’ network). For Wi-Fi, that means the same SSID network name, as routers with multiple SSID network names may view each as a separate network.


Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Is your phone an iPhone with iOS 11 or later?

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Sep 9, 2024 1:46 AM in response to Jack2619

Verify that both devices connect to the same home network (and not a ‘Guest’ network). For Wi-Fi, that means the same SSID network name, as routers with multiple SSID network names may view each as a separate network.


Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Is your phone an iPhone with iOS 11 or later?

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