I just moved to Thailand and am trying to use my AppleTV in my hotel residence. I do not have a remote (I had previously used my Remote app on my phone), and being in a hotel I do not have the ability to plug an ethernet cable into a nearby router to connect to the internet.
How can I get my device to be able to connect to the Wifi so I can then pair it with my Remote app?
Apple TV
Hotels often have a ‘captive portal’ for Wi-Fi networks, which do not work with Apple TV. Any exception should go through their network administrator, if they have provisions for exceptions at all.
A remote is essential for the network setup for 2nd and 3rd generation AppleTVs, and super handy for the other models. ‘Setup with device’ will copy the network settings from an iOS device, but that may not bridge the captive portal hurdle.
If you lost the remote for your Apple TV - Apple Support
“You can also buy a new Siri Remote or Apple Remote for your Apple TV from the Apple Online Store, Apple Store, or other retailer.”
I'm almost positive you'd either need a hardwired connection that is connected to the same network that your iPhone is connected to or the remote that is included with your device
Connecting AppleTV to Wifi without ethernet cable or remote
