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Keep apple tv remote in sync with apple tv by following these simple steps.
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Open settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with your Apple TV remote in hand.
Tap the name of your Apple TV, then go to Settings > Remote. If you don’t see “Remote,” make sure that your Apple TV is signed in to iCloud and that you turned on the remote in Settings > General > Remotes.
under Remote, tap Add a Remote.
Point your remote at your device, then press and hold the Menu and Volume Up buttons for at least five seconds. If you have an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, use the Volume Down button instead of Volume Up.
Tap “Remotes and Devices.”
If apple tv remote isn’t working, one common issue is that it just needs to be unpaired and then paired again. Here’s how to do that:
1. On apple tv go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth.
2. Right above where it says “Pair new device,” there is a button labeled “Unpair.” Select that.
3. A message will appear asking if you are sure you want to unpair your remote. Select “Yes.”
4. Now, on the same screen, tap the “Pair new device” button and follow the on-screen instructions to finish pairing your remote.
Tap “Bluetooth.”
On your Apple TV 4K apple tv hd go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth. Or if you have a previous generation Apple TV, go to Settings > General > Remotes.
Tap “Bluetooth.” If you don’t see “Bluetooth,” make sure that your Apple TV software is up to date.
Put your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote in discovery mode by holding down the Home button and Menu button at the same time for at least six seconds. The status light blinks rapidly while discovery mode is active.
If you’re using an iOS device, open the Control Center, then tap . on iPhone 8 or earlier, or iPhone X, or iPad with no home button, hold down the Side button and Volume Up button at the same time. On iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) or iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) hold down the Top button and Volume Up button at the same time. Or use start with an iOS device.
Look for your Apple TV remote under Other Devices.
If you don’t see your Apple TV remote listed under Other Devices, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on on your iOS device. To do this, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
If you’re using an iPhone 8 or earlier, you need to have Siri turned on to use the Apple TV Remote app. To do this, go to Settings > Siri & Search.
Open the Apple TV Remote app and hold your iOS device close to your Apple TV.
If you see a four-digit code appear on your Apple TV, enter it on your iOS device.
Tap the Apple TV remote to pair it with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Tap the Apple TV remote to pair it with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Then open the Remote app and tap Add Device. Follow the instructions on your iOS device.
