jcallin

Q: Can you set up Remote app to Apple TV without original Apple TV remote?

I lost my Apple TV remote, so I tried looking up other ways to control my Apple TV. I found the Apple Remote app, but I can't get it to work. The setup information I found indicates that you have to turn on home sharing on the Apple TV, but that can't be done without a remote. Obviously I don't have a remote right now, so I'm trying to find out if there's another way to get my Remote app to work on my Apple TV without the original remote. Can anyone help?

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Posted on Jan 3, 2014 10:27 AM

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Q: Can you set up Remote app to Apple TV without original Apple TV remote?

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  • by mdk212,

    mdk212 mdk212 Jul 15, 2015 8:12 AM in response to cndfromwoodland
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    Jul 15, 2015 8:12 AM in response to cndfromwoodland

    My son loves playing with remotes and finally made our apple TV remote disappear last night. Tried exactly what you suggested and worked like a charm.:)

    thanks!

  • by DerekLee911,

    DerekLee911 DerekLee911 Aug 22, 2015 6:07 AM in response to jcallin
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    Aug 22, 2015 6:07 AM in response to jcallin

    This is actually VERY SIMPLE


    1. If your Apple TV is not powered on, unplug for the moment.

    2. Download and install the REMOTE APP on your iPhone or other iOS device running, I believe iOS 6 or higher

    3. Connected to wifi, if you click on "add a device" you will see the Apple TV. Now plug your Apple TV back in and give it a moment to restart

    4. Connect to Apple TV on the Remote App and in a few moments, you will be connected.


    No Apple Remote, No need for other infrared remotes, nothing. All you need is your iOS device and Apple TV to set up. None of this "wired first", bluetooth keyboard wastes of time. Unplug Apple TV and plug it in again, it will restart and power up, connect via the App on your device on the same WiFi network and it REALLY is as simple as that...

  • by Hoblin,

    Hoblin Hoblin Sep 25, 2015 1:17 AM in response to DerekLee911
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    Sep 25, 2015 1:17 AM in response to DerekLee911

    When i click on "Add a device" Remote App propose me to enter 4 digits password on Apple TV. Which i can't enter without remote =)

  • by Ralph Desmond,

    Ralph Desmond Ralph Desmond Nov 30, 2015 5:36 PM in response to jcallin
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    Nov 30, 2015 5:36 PM in response to jcallin

    these are all great suggestions.   Also, in a pinch you can unplug the apple tv from power for a few seconds. when you plug it back in, I believe it turns on.  Then you can use the remote app on an iOS device

  • by LuvCurves,

    LuvCurves LuvCurves Dec 3, 2015 7:18 AM in response to cndfromwoodland
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    Dec 3, 2015 7:18 AM in response to cndfromwoodland

    I had a similar problem and just figured out a solution which I hope helps others. After losing two Apple remotes, I had been using Apple Remote app successfully for a couple years. Unfortunately, a few days ago, I was changing some settings and somehow messed up my connection with my Remote app. The Remote app would not recognize my Apple TV. After looking everywhere online, I finally decided to restore my Apple TV to factory settings by connecting it to my iMac via a micro USB cable. After restoring it, I connected it back up to my TV as normal. The first thing it asks is if you would like to connect to a wireless keyboard, so I connected my Apple keyboard which then gained me control of the Apple TV so that I could go into Settings and reconnect my Apple Remote app. Let me know if this helps anyone else.

     

    ^^^^^^^

    This worked awesome for a Apple TV I got in an auction that didn't come with a remote.  I'd recommend doing this while connected to wired ethernet that does DHCP.  Once the keyboard is working, you can disconnect the wired ethernet to enter the WiFi information ... with a real keyboard.

  • by Anjarovskaya,

    Anjarovskaya Anjarovskaya Dec 29, 2015 4:46 AM in response to jcallin
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    Dec 29, 2015 4:46 AM in response to jcallin

    Try cidertv app for Mac in case you have Mac. It lets you to pair any remote without the native remote. It works via bluetooth, so is especially helful if Apple TV is not connected to same WiFi with your iPhone. Then you can use iOs version too (it even supports TV volume control)

    cidertv.com/osx

  • by Bondwaan,

    Bondwaan Bondwaan Feb 4, 2016 8:15 AM in response to jcallin
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    Feb 4, 2016 8:15 AM in response to jcallin

    I have the same problem, my ethernet is connected to the back of the apple tv. I can airplay, it includes playing songs, but i cannot use the remote to control the cursor of the apple tv. Can anyone help me out.

  • by vtstills,

    vtstills vtstills Feb 19, 2016 8:52 PM in response to jcallin
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    Feb 19, 2016 8:52 PM in response to jcallin

    Ironically enough if you have an Android phone you can sign onto the Google Play store and download an "Apple TV" app which allows your android phone to control your Apple TV just as if it's the original remote. 

  • by Okakaismyname,

    Okakaismyname Okakaismyname Feb 25, 2016 2:35 PM in response to janacigler
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    Feb 25, 2016 2:35 PM in response to janacigler

    was it a normal keyboard that you'd connect to a monitor? And did you just plug it into the tv or did you plug it into the apple tv?

  • by Tabicat39,

    Tabicat39 Tabicat39 Apr 18, 2016 12:14 PM in response to jcallin
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    Apr 18, 2016 12:14 PM in response to jcallin

    I wanted to share what worked for me because none of these suggestions did. I have an older generation apple tv 2. I did not have an ethernet cable, and I did not have a keyboard that would connect to the apple tv in any way. Somehow, I had turned off home sharing in my apple tv settings therefor, no apple remote apps would work. So, to fix this what you need is 1. an apple computer with internet access. and 2. a micro usb to usb cord. Download the app "CiderTV" from the app store on your computer. Connect the apple tv to your computer via usb cord. Follow CiderTV's instructions on how to pair it with the remote app without a physical remote. Once connected, use the CiderTV app to connect to wifi and turn on home sharing and connect remotes. I hope this makes sense. Let me know if it helps, or if you have any questions. Also, this may work with another similar app on a non-apple computer but I don't have one to test it out.

  • by applestrugglesRreal,

    applestrugglesRreal applestrugglesRreal Jul 30, 2016 11:19 AM in response to janacigler
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    Jul 30, 2016 11:19 AM in response to janacigler

    @janacigler How did you plug in a keyboard? I'm having the same issue with my 3rd generation apple TV. Trying to figure out any way to get to settings without a the remote after reseting apple tv.

  • by badluckshleprock,

    badluckshleprock badluckshleprock Aug 22, 2016 10:55 PM in response to cndfromwoodland
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    Aug 22, 2016 10:55 PM in response to cndfromwoodland

    You are a genius!  I was going crazy!  Thank you!

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