Q: Problems setting up Apple TV 3rd Gen
I'm having a heck of a time trying to setup my apple tv. I got it second hand from a friend who upgraded, and there is no physical remote that came with it. He said he lost it and just used his phone. I can't seem to get my Remote App from my iPad to connect. I also bought a new Apple Remote (the silver guy that came with it), but it needs to be paired. Basically, I have everything, but nothing will pair with the Apple TV. It has the newest updates, and turns on but I'm just left looking at the home screen. I know if you Restore it, set it up as new, and touch a iOS device to the Apple TV, it will automatically setup (and it does), but I still don't have any control over it with the Remote App on my iPad. Any ideas?
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Posted on May 28, 2016 7:42 PM
The pairing method you describe works only with ATV 4.
There are two different ways of pairing ATV 3. Follow instructions in this guide.
Pair or unpair your Apple Remote with your Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier) - Apple Support
Just to make sure, the remote you bought looks like the one on the right?
Posted on May 28, 2016 7:52 PM
