HT3296: Apple TV: Using a third-party remote control
Learn about Apple TV: Using a third-party remote control
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Dec 29, 2015 3:12 AM in response to goos1by Anjarovskaya,Couple of month ago I tired CiderTV app for my iPhone https://itunes.apple.com/app/cidertv-remote-control-for/id1017677047?mt=8. It perfectly replaces remote app and control my TV volume. Now the also have Android version (but with Apple TV control only) . Native remote is needed for first pairing, but if you have any other remotes, paired to your ATV before, you can use them to pair Cider app as well.
And if you have Mac - download Mac version to pair without any remote cidertv.com/osx
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ezzi.cidertv
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Jan 23, 2016 7:17 PM in response to Mikelwriterby coachgallant60,This just saved me the $80 for buying a new remote! Thank you for sharing.
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Mar 23, 2016 1:24 PM in response to Sebdeuxby dave_canoehead,Thanks for the info, this worked for me too, as my remote was lost right from out of the box; I factory reset the apple TV by connecting through itunes on my PC. Then connected it directly to my router by cable and connected it to my TV with a (borrowed) bluetooth keyboard nearby & switched on, once the apple TV got through the initial setup, it tried to pair with the keyboard. After about 4 attempts, the keyboard finally connected and I had full control, I was then able to switch on home share - which then allowed me to use an ipad to control it (not just air play). I also got the apple TV to learn an old DVD remote. All of this was done without the original remote - you really don't need the original remote,
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May 11, 2016 7:24 AM in response to shuvradeepby datmast,HI, is there any solution for my ATV1? I can not reset it to factory setting without remote. home sharing doesnt turn on and it was not unpaired with the original remote yet. I am really stuck
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May 11, 2016 5:39 PM in response to datmastby Diana.McCall,Hello datamast,
I've seen 3rd party remotes for ATV 2 and 3 from Amazon for $15-20, not too bad. You could try for ATV 1, though they might not exist.