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Pairing remote app & Apple TV with no remote

In the help, I’ve lost my Apple TV remote article, it states that the code to pair the remote app on iPhone with the Apple TV will appear on the TV for entry into the phone. However, the opposite is happening for me — it’s showing on my phone a code to enter on the TV, which has no remote. How can I pair it?

Posted on Dec 14, 2020 3:07 PM

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Dec 16, 2020 2:16 PM in response to peach47

What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support


There is a difference in procedure for the older models (2nd and 3rd generation) and the newer models (4th generation or later). For the older models, you may need a remote to set it up. If you don’t want to buy a replacement remote, then maybe you can borrow one temporarily?


For the Apple TV (3rd generation), your options are:

Pairing remote app & Apple TV with no remote

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