While the remote control that comes with your TV is simple and elegant, you might find it more convenient to turn your phone into a remote control instead. There's an Apple TV remote control built into the Control Center for both the iPhone and iPad. Show How to set up Apple TV Remote on an iPhone or iPadIf your iPhone or iPad is running version 13 of the operating system or later, Apple TV Remote should automatically be added to the Control Center. If you're using an older version — or if you don't see it there for any reason — you'll need to start by adding it. 1. On your iPhone or iPad, start the Settings app. 2. Tap Control Center. Check to see if Apple TV Remote is in the Included Controls section of the page. If not, scroll down and find the Apple TV Remote in More Controls. Tap the plus symbol to the left of the remote to add it to Included Controls. 3. Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top right of the screen. (If you are using iOS 11 or older, open the Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.) 4. Tap the Apple TV Remote button from the collection of buttons at the bottom of the screen. 5. If this is your first time using the remote, you will be asked to select your Apple TV from the list and then enter a four-digit code that's displayed on the Apple TV screen. How to use Apple TV Remote on an iPhone or iPadOnce you've set up your Apple TV Remote app, you can control your TV from the remote control that came with the Apple TV or using the remote app on your iPhone or iPad. To get to the Apple TV Remote app: 1. Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top right of the screen. (If you are using iOS 11 or older, open the Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.) 2. Tap the Apple TV Remote button, which you'll find in the collection of buttons at the bottom of the screen. Start the Apple TV Remote app from the Control Center.Dave JohnsonThe remote app's controls are fairly intuitive and, for the most part, mimic the controls on the remote control that comes with the Apple TV. Here are the most important things to keep in mind:
Dave Johnson Freelance Writer Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider. How do I connect my phone to Apple TV without a remote?To do this, make sure that the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned ON on your iOS device. Turn ON the Apple TV, and when the Start-up Screen appears, touch your iOS device to the Apple TV box, and follow the on-screen instructions on both devices. Your Apple TV can now access the new Wi-Fi network.
Why won't my phone connect to my Apple TV?Check that both devices are on the same network (Settings > Wifi, on the mobile device and Settings > General > Network, on the Apple TV). Restart the Apple TV (Settings > General > Restart). Restart the Apple TV by removing ALL the cables for 30 seconds. Restart your mobile device.
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