My Apple TV 4 is not showing up in the Remote app on iOS.
Do we have to wait for an update for the Remote app?
I am logged in with the same apple id and Home sharing is one. Apple TV 2 and 3 is working alright.
MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1), Swedish OS
Same problem!
ALso does not show up in apple watch remote app! Pity as I use that to browse netflix most of the time!
I'm having the same issue.
I was extremely surprised to see menu options to add 3rd party IR remote controllers... but not find a way to add Apple's own Remote app on iPhone or Watch.
Apple Tech Support in Ireland confirmed, on the phone just now, that the ATV 4th edition doesn't have iOS and Apple Watch Remote App support... Neither can you pair Bluetooth keyboards as you could with previous ATVs. Siri and IR remote is the only text entry method.
Feels like a real step backwards.
Oh dear. This has to change. Text input is quite impossible now. Makes the whole global search feature quite not working. In sweden we don't have Siri. IR-remote input is the only option right now if this is true. The remote app is my main remote for the apple tvs. Apple Watch app is the second one use. The physicall remote I almost never use. Apple. Please fix this asap.
Have to file a bug report.
Please all file a bug report at http://www.apple.com/feedback/appletv.html
Yeah this doesn't help with complicated passwords.
IIt's not really a "bug" but I agree it's something they should have had ready for today's release. I am ASSuming it will be updated (or a new remote will be released) in the near future. Keeping my fingers crossed but I was aware beforehand based upon other reviews...
I can definitely see that happening. I'm really surprised it wasn't available on launch day if that is indeed the plan.
Has Apple stated anywere online that the remote indeed doesn't support the Apple TV 4?
I haven't searched the apple site for confirmation but based my expectations on a review by Verge..
http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/28/9630952/new-apple-tv-4-review
"And the iPhone Remote app doesn’t work with the new Apple TV yet, so you’re stuck either swiping around the onscreen keyboard or digging up a laptop to enter an activation code. It’s frustrating — I found myself reluctant to download new apps because I didn’t really want to log in yet again. If the future of TV is really apps, adding new apps has to be virtually frictionless.
See here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201664
"The Remote app isn't compatible with Apple TV (4th generation)."
😠
I can swear that paragraph wasn't there earlier today. 😟
Apple updated their Remote app usage page yesterday to state that the app is NOT compatible with the New Apple TV (4th gen).
MAJOR bummer, and a MAJOR problem for the new Apple TV. All my passwords are random letters, numbers, and symbols, and they are at least 10 characters (created using a password manager app). I refuse to manually type them all in for Apple ID, iCloud, Game Center, Netflix, HBO, Showtime, etc. etc.
It is absolutely mind-boggling that the New Apple TV doesn't support the Remote app OR even Bluetooth keyboards!!!
What were they thinking?!?!😠
Here is the link...
Set up the Remote app for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Apple TV 4 not showing up in Remote app on iOS
