lost apple tv remote, don't have an iOS device to run remote app. have an old HTC Droid Inc. 1, but don't want to jailbreak apple tv to run third party app. is there a way to use my MacBook to control my apple tv, or will i have to replace the remote for $19? any help would be helpful. thx.
Apple TV, OS X Yosemite (10.10)
thsSAMO wrote:
all, thx for the input. i tried to use an old iPod Touch, but it's 2 Gen. and can only update to iOS 4.2.1 so the newest Apple Remote app, won't load.
You can download an older version of the Remote app. I just tested this on my iPhone 3G, also on iOS 4.2.1. For instructions, see: App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps. In particular, click on the link for the "workaround" in that article.
(Note that I am affiliated with that site, and some pages contain ads).
R C-R wrote:
Note that to do Airplay mirroring with a MacBook, it must be either a Mid 2011 or newer MacBook Air, or a Early 2011 or newer MacBook Pro. (More info about that here.)
Yes, those are the requirements for AirPlay mirroring, but you just need iTunes 10 or later to AirPlay from iTunes, which is what I was referring to.
thsSAMO wrote:
lost apple tv remote ...
Some newer third party "universal" remotes have a pre-programmed setting for controlling Apple TVs. If you have a universal remote, check its manual or search for it online & see if there is a program code for "Apple" anywhere in its listings. Often, this will be in the "Audio" or "Multimedia" section of the listings. Some TV remotes & many cable box remotes also have a pre-programmed setting for Apple, so check for that too.
For example, I have a 55" Vizio TV with a "smart" remote that can be programmed to control the ATV & an Atlas/UEI brand cable box remote that can do this as well.
all, thx for the input. i tried to use an old iPod Touch, but it's 2 Gen. and can only update to iOS 4.2.1 so the newest Apple Remote app, won't load. will try some other solutions, but yeah this MacBook is from 2008 and is showing it's age. may have to replace soon 😟. i did get to play a podcast over AirPlay on the iPod Touch and have played music and other audio contact through my shared speakers using Apple TV but still yet to figure out how to navigate the menu and content. stuck using mini Display port to use my TV's screen...
I wouldn't bother messing about with the remote app, at some point you will need to reset your Apple TV or change network settings or do something else that will turn off home sharing, at which point you will have no option but to get a new remote. I'd do it now and make life easy.
Apple TV will learn the buttons on any remote control you may have around the house. However, you do need to be able to control the apple tv with something in order to get to that point. I use the program 1Keyboard from the app store on my macbook. It controls the apple tv via bluetooth. If you can get it to pair with your Apple TV from the MacBook end, without having to go to the bluetooth menu on Apple TV, then "you're in business". Else, you will need to use an iPhone/iPod app (Remote) or borrow an Apple TV remote. There are so many Apple TV's out there, I'm sure a good neighbor can lend you a remote for a few minutes. Hope this helps.
this sounds like a useful tool for me however not something i'd spend $9.99 on. thanks for the suggestion would love to try, but that's basically half the price of a new remote.. i'd just buy another remote. also, fyi to those running Remote app on iPod Touch 2nd Gen. iOS 4.2.1 i've had multiple problems with this app now. i reset the iPod and reinstalled the app but it still exists out of the app while in use only after one command or two, so i have to keep reopening the app and try to navigate the Apple TV menu one gesture at a time, very frustrating, but at least i can somewhat control my Apple TV for now, basically no additional cost with what i already have. looking for new solutions still, but frugal. thanks all for the input.
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I bought 1Keyboard for the sole purpose of controlling Apple TV based on this answer, but I can't find any documentation that tells me how to do this. So far it's been zip useless. Do you remember how you made the connection?
You can play iTunes content by clicking the AirPlay icon and then playing content of your choice from the Mac.
AirPlay icon:
But there is no actual remote so you can't navigate menus on the Apple TV.
Note that to do Airplay mirroring with a MacBook, it must be either a Mid 2011 or newer MacBook Air, or a Early 2011 or newer MacBook Pro. (More info about that here.)
yas! it worked this time. thx for encouraging to try again. feels like christmas over here!!!
it's just a temporary fix, hopefully i'm able to find the remote. miss it.
I don't think it's possible without the remote. You would be better off trying the cider Tv app, you will need to connect the ATV to your Mac for the initial pairing.
can you control Apple TV from a MacBook?
