You’ll also see buttons for skipping media and enabling captions when you’re playing something. Using the top touchpad, swipe to navigate. The layout is similar to the physical Apple TV Remote. Once the devices are paired, the Apple TV Remote will be linked to your iPhone or iPad. Take a look at the code displayed on the Apple TV and enter it on your iPhone or iPad. If you’re setting this up for the first time, your device will ask for a four-digit verification code. Tap the Apple TV Remote button (which looks like the outline of a small Apple TV remote) beside the other Control Center icons at the bottom of the screen.Īt the top of the Apple TV remote screen, tap “Choose a TV,” and select the Apple TV device that you want to control with your iPhone or iPad. If you’re using an older iPhone with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Tap the Apple TV Remote button (which looks like the outline of a small Apple TV remote) beside the other Control Center icons at the bottom of the screen. On your iPhone or iPad, swipe in from the top-right edge of the screen to open the Control Center. On your iPhone or iPad, swipe in from the top-right edge of the screen to open the Control Center. Unlike a traditional TV remote that uses infrared, this remote only needs a Wi-Fi connection to work.
Make sure that your iPhone or iPad and the Apple TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Now, exit Settings and turn on your Apple TV.
