What to Do If You've Lost Your Apple TV Remote

If you lost the remote for your Apple TV

1. Make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV.
2. Add the Apple TV Remote to Control Center on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, then open Control Center.
3. Tap , then choose your Apple TV.

1. Can I use Apple TV without the remote?
2. How do you enter Apple TV code without remote?
3. How do I find my lost Apple TV remote?
4. Can I use my iPhone as an Apple TV remote?
5. How do I use my iPhone as a remote for Apple TV?
6. Where do I find my Apple TV code?
7. How do I pair a new remote to my Apple TV?
8. How do I reset my Apple TV without the remote?
9. How do you connect Apple TV to WiFi Remote?
10. How do I pair my iPhone with Apple TV?

Can I use Apple TV without the remote?

Make sure your Apple TV is connected to your television, turned on and connected to your home Wi-Fi network. If your Apple TV is turned off, you can turn it on without a remote. Just unplug your Apple TV from power, then plug it back in. Plug your Apple TV into your Wi-Fi router with an ethernet cable.

How do you enter Apple TV code without remote?

How to control your Apple TV without the remote

1. Download the app from the App Store.
2. Make sure your iOS device is on the same Wi-Fi as your Apple TV.
3. Open the Apple TV Remote app.
4. Tap Add Apple TV.
5. Enter the four-digit code that appears on your TV in the app.

How do I find my lost Apple TV remote?

There is no mechanism to find a lost remote, if you are unable to find it and don't have the proper requirements for the remote app (IOS device on the same network, home sharing enabled) then you will need to get a replacement. It will be under the sofa.

Can I use my iPhone as an Apple TV remote?

Install the free Remote app and you can use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to control your Apple TV as long as everything is connected to the same Wi-Fi network. After installing the app, tap the Add Apple TV button to pair the app with your Apple TV.

How do I use my iPhone as a remote for Apple TV?

Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Open Control Center: ...
2. Tap the Apple TV Remote.
3. Tap your Apple TV or smart TV from the list.
4. When asked, follow the onscreen instructions to enter a four-digit passcode into your Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Where do I find my Apple TV code?

Settings > AirPlay > Password > [set password]

If your AirPlay client prompts for a passcode, it should be displayed on the TV screen. If you need a password, go into Settings > AirPlay > Security to find or change it.

How do I pair a new remote to my Apple TV?

Try to pair your remote again. Point your remote three inches away from your Apple TV. Then press and hold your remote's Menu and Volume Up buttons for five seconds. If asked, place your remote on top of Apple TV to complete pairing.

How do I reset my Apple TV without the remote?

Launch the Apple TV Remote app and choose Add Apple TV and then select your Apple TV. Step 3. Enter the 4-digit code on your device that comes out on Apple TV if asked. Now go to the "Settings" > "System" ("General" for 3rd generation and earlier models > "Reset" to factory reset Apple TV 4K without remote.

How do you connect Apple TV to WiFi Remote?

Enter the password with your Apple TV remote control and then select Done. When your device is connected, you'll receive a confirmation message. Select Done.
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To connect your Apple TV to your WiFi network:

1. Go to your device's network settings. ...
2. Select Configure Wireless.
3. Select your wireless network from the list.

How do I pair my iPhone with Apple TV?

Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
2. Open Control Center: ...
3. Tap Screen Mirroring.
4. Select your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV from the list.