Most users have the habit of misplacing the Apple TV remote. Due to its small and compact design, it might be a little difficult to find the remote once lost. In this case, you can use the iPhone or iPad as a replacement for the Apple TV remote. The iPhone or iPad devices are equipped with built-in Apple TV remote app feature.
With the Apple TV remote app interface on iPhone or iPad, you can easily control Apple TV without any hassle. In this article, we have covered the steps to enable and use the Apple TV remote app in detail.
How to Add Apple TV Remote on iPhone / iPad
1. Unlock your iPhone and navigate to the Settings.
2. Select the Control Center settings and tap the +icon near the Apple TV Remote.
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3. Now, the Apple TV Remote icon will be displayed in the Control Center of the iPhone/iPad.
Set Up Apple TV Remote
Before proceeding, ensure that your Apple TV and iPhone are connected to the same WiFi.
1. Select the Remote icon from the Control Center iPhone/iPad.
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2. Click the Choose a TV option from the home screen.
3. Now, select your Apple TV from the menu.
4. Note down the four-digit code displayed on your Apple TV screen.
5. Enter the code on your iPhone/iPad to complete the setup.
How to Use iPhone to Control Apple TV
By clicking the Remote icon on your iOS Control Center, you will see the remote interface on the iPhone and you can use your iPhone exactly like your Siri remote control. Let us see through each icon on the remote interface along with its functionalities.
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- Volume Button: Adjust the volume on your Apple TV
- Speaker Button: Mute or unmute audio on the Apple TV
- Power Button: Power off or on the Apple TV
- Search/Dictate: It activates Siri, the voice assistant
- Touchpad: It can be used for navigation
- Rewind: It helps you to skip back 10 seconds
- Subtitle: Use this to turn the Subtitles on or off
- Fast Forward: It helps you to skip forward 10 seconds
- TV/ Control Centre: It will navigate you to the home screen
- Back Button: It helps you go back to the current screen
- Play/Pause Button: Use this to play or pause the video currently playing
- Find icon – To find and locate the Apple TV remote.
FAQ
To fix the problem, ensure that Apple TV and iPhone are under the same WiFi. If the problem persists, update or restart Apple TV.