Apple TV entry via iPHONE 8 keyboard

Hello,

How many conversations started with “used to work but...”?

My pop-up keyboard (pictured) no longer allows me to type on my television, but instead, prompts me (pictured) to sync with iTunes.

Unsure what changed what used to work.

I haven’t changed routers; both phone and ATV are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Note: I don’t recall having to be tied in to one’s iTunes unless ‘remote’ is being used to play iTunes content....

I’m just in this scenario trying to use my phone to make entries on ATV prompts.

Thank you in advance!

~Bob