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Jandvhunt

Q: Setting up new wifi on Apple TV without a controller

Hi everyone.

 

I have brought my Apple TV with me on holiday and I need to set it up on the wifi. My Apple TV controller got broken when someone tipped a reed diffuser oil all over it! I have been using the remote app on my iPhone to control it but now I am on a different network I am stuck with an Apple TV I cannot link to the wifi as the emote app won't work.

 

I have a 3rd gen Apple TV and an iPhone 6 Plus. I have read he article that says that if I have my bluetooth on the Apple TV will automatically try to pair with it, but auto set up does not come up.

 

PLease help!! Very frustrated. Can't seem to buy the Apple TV controllers on the high street at all!

Posted on Aug 28, 2016 8:55 AM

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  • by Diana.McCall,

    Diana.McCall Diana.McCall Aug 28, 2016 9:34 AM in response to Jandvhunt
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    Aug 28, 2016 9:34 AM in response to Jandvhunt

    Hi. The auto setup using a Bluetooth device only applies when setting ATV up as new. Unfortunately, yours is already configured, it's just missing WiFi, and you do need a remote for that. The best advice may be to relax and enjoy your vacay