enter the 4 digit code

the article states that "if prompted, type the 4 digit code shown on you TV screen". What if the code is displayed on my iphone and not on the TV (from the appleTV)? Hard for me to set the code in the menues of appleTV, when I need to set up a remote first to be able to do anything on my AppleTV. Kind of stuck here :-)

Posted on Sep 12, 2018 1:02 PM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2018 2:08 PM

What model Apple TV do you have there? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support


Set up the Apple TV Remote app - Apple Support

“On Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th generation), wait for a four-digit code to appear on your television. Enter this code on the pairing screen that appears on your iOS device.”


It is different for 2nd and 3rd generation Apple TV. You will need to navigate the Apple TV interface to complete the setup for the app. To do so you will need a functional remote.

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Sep 12, 2018 2:08 PM in response to stigmn

What model Apple TV do you have there? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support


Set up the Apple TV Remote app - Apple Support

“On Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th generation), wait for a four-digit code to appear on your television. Enter this code on the pairing screen that appears on your iOS device.”


It is different for 2nd and 3rd generation Apple TV. You will need to navigate the Apple TV interface to complete the setup for the app. To do so you will need a functional remote.

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