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- Open settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with your Apple TV remote in hand.
- Tap Remotes and Devices, then select Remote.
- Tap the button that says Add New Remote.
- Point your Apple TV remote at your iOS device, then press and hold the Play/Pause and Menu buttons simultaneously for about five seconds. If successful, you’ll see a message on your iOS device that says “apple tv remote is connected.”
- If you don’t see the message, try again from step 4.
If you’re using an Apple TV, you might be wondering how to connect your remote. Here’s a quick guide on how to do it.
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Open settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with your Apple TV remote in hand.
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, open settings app If you have an iPhone 7 or later, you might need to respond to a request for permission before you can open the Settings app.
With your Apple TV remote in hand, open the Settings app.
On the Home screen, tap Remote. If you don’t see Remote,tap general > Remotes.
Tap Add New Remote.
Tap your Apple TV or Siri Remote. If you don’t see your remote, make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV and that Bluetooth is turned on for your device. You might need to wait a moment for your device to find your remote.
Tap Continue, then follow the onscreen instructions to finish pairing your devices.
Tap Remotes and Devices, then select Remote.
If you’re using an Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, you can use the Remote app for iPhone, iPad,ipod touch apple watch to control your Apple TV. The Remote app for iOS is available for free in the App Store.
You can also use the Siri Remote that came with your Apple TV. Here’s how:
Open the Settings app on your Apple TV. Select Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth. On your iOS device, open the Settings app and go to Bluetooth. Make sure that Bluetooth is on. If you can’t find your remote, reset it. Press and hold the Menu and Volume Down buttons on your Siri Remote for 6 seconds. If you have an infrared remote, make sure that it’s pointed directly at your Apple TV. If you see a four-digit code appear on your TV screen, enter it on your iOS device when prompted.
On your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Remote App and Devices. If you don’t see Remote App and Devices, make sure that your Apple TV is connected to the Internet.
Tap the button that says Add New Remote.
Open the Remote app on your iOS device, and choose your Apple TV.
Tap Continue on your iOS device, then tap Done on your Apple TV.
Point your Apple TV remote at your iOS device, then press and hold the Play/Pause and Menu buttons simultaneously for about five seconds. If successful, you’ll see a message on your iOS device that says “Your Apple TV remote is connected.”
If you don’t see the message, try again from step 4.
If you can’t connect your Apple TV remote to your Apple TV, try these steps.
If you see the message “Accessory not supported,” check that your remote has rechargeable batteries. If you have a Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote 2, make sure that it’s charged. You can charge your remote by connecting it to your Apple TV with a Lightning to USB cable.
Unplug your Apple TV from power, then plug it back in. Check that there’s no debris or obstructions around the infrared receiver on the front of your Apple TV.
Point your remote at your Apple TV, then press and hold Menu and Volume Up for 5 seconds. If you see led light up on your remote, try using it.
