![]() ![]() If you’ve added it by following the steps above, it will be at the very bottom of the screenĬontrol your Apple TV right from your iPhone or iPad Select the Apple TV Remote symbol from the features menu.Open the Control Center just like above.Once you connect your phone or tablet to the WiFi, you only have to start the Remote app. However, keep in mind that both the device that you use as a remote, as well as the Apple TV need to be connected to the same WiFi network. Once you’ve connected your iPhone or iPad to your Apple TV, the devices will remain paired until you manually disconnect them. How to use the Apple TV Remote feature Image: KnowTechie Again, this same process will work on your iPad, as well. There you have it! A quick guide to enabling the remote feature on your iPhone. Select your Apple TV from the displayed list and pair the two devices together by following the instructions ![]() Select the Apple TV Remote shortcut from the Control Center For older versions of the operating system, you must swipe up from the bottom of the screen This is done by swiping down from the top right of the screen if you are using iOS 12 and up. If it does not appear, go to the More Controls section at the bottom of the page and tap the plus symbol that’s associated with the Apple TV Remote feature. Select Control Center and confirm that the Apple TV Remote feature is in the Included Controls section Is your iPhone connected to the WiFi network? As a last resort, you can try to reset your router or AirPort Express.Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad If you encounter any issues, make sure that your devices are connected to the same network and are currently using the same Apple ID login. “Apple TV Remote” app not working correctly?įor best performance, it is suggested to keep all involved devices up to date. This process does not need to be repeated. Your “Remote” app will now pair with all of the other devices and you can control them from your iPhone. Again, use the same Apple ID as in all of the other steps. How to pair iPhone “Apple TV Remote” with Apple TVįinally, open the “Remote” app on your iPhone and go to the “Remote Settings”, then turn on Home Sharing. Settings → General → Remotes → Remote Appįrom within the Apple TV’s settings, go to “General”, then “Remotes” and finally “Remote” app to enable control through the app. Now that we have Home Sharing up and running, it is time to enable the “Apple TV Remote” app as a means of input. Your device will ask you for your Apple ID and password to verify. On your Apple TV, go to “Settings”, then “Computers” and enable Home Sharing to continue. Settings → Computers → Turn on Home Sharing Now we’ll turn on Home Sharing on the Apple TV. This will allow you to enable Home Sharing of your library on all sorts of devices and is a sensible preliminary step. Then go to “File” and “Home Sharing” and turn on Home Sharing and login with your Apple ID. Next, make sure that “Home Sharing” is enabled in iTunes and on your Apple TV.įrom a Mac or PC, open up iTunes. It is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and available free of charge. ![]() ![]() How to control your Apple TV with iPhoneįirst of all, download the app titled “ Apple TV Remote“ from the App Store. Using your iPhone as a remote is extremely comfortable and works for both iTunes and your Apple TV, after enabling the “Home Sharing” feature. You can either use the lightweight remote control that came with your Apple TV, or configure the “Remote” app to control your Apple TV with iPhone. Your Apple TV responds to several types of input. ![]()
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