HT201254: Link or unlink your Apple Remote (aluminum or white) from your Apple TV

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Tommy Tac

Q: cannot find my apple remote for the apple TV can I turn it on with anything else, other remote or iphone remote control or something

I have lost my Apple TV Remote. (perhaps the dog ate it)

now I need to use Apple TV to view pics off the iphone and cannot turn the unit on. what can I do?

 

(besides buy another remote)

Cheers.

 

TOmmy Tac

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Posted on Jun 7, 2013 2:30 AM

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  • by Kilgore-Trout,

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout Jun 7, 2013 7:54 AM in response to Tommy Tac
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    Jun 7, 2013 7:54 AM in response to Tommy Tac

    There is a remote app for iOS (iPad and iPhone) but it is limited to music. You can also pair a bluetooth keyboard to it, but honestly i've never done it, and I'm not sure you can with the remote.

     

    You likely need to buy another remote.