Q: How do I remotely control music on the 4th generation Apple TV
On the 3rd generation Apple TV, I could use the Remote app to pick Artist, Albums, Songs, Playlists remotely that would play directly from the Apple TV. This allowed me to sit on the deck and set or change my playlist remotely while my Apple TV played on and on. I could not rely on Airplay from my iPhone to the Apple TV due to being at the edge of my wireless connectivity. So I used the app to load up a playlist on the Apple TV which was always in range and connected to my stereo.
With the 4th Generation, I cannot find an option to remotely load a playlist, artist, album, or song. I can only manipulate what was loaded using the physical remote and a TV screen which defeats my purpose. I purchased the 4th generation because the 3rd generation could not access my Apple Music subscription while the 4th generation can.
Am I missing something or is the 4th generation Apple TV / Remote app missing something?
Posted on Jun 23, 2016 9:28 AM