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How can I pair to apple tv if I lost the remote and can’t enter de 4 digit code?

I need to use my iPhone’s apple tv control because I lost the actual apple tv control, but in order to pair it tells me to enter a 4-digit code on the apple tv. How am I able to pair if I don’t have a control?

Posted on Dec 19, 2021 3:55 PM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2021 2:34 AM

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

Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


The Apple TV (4th generation or later) should be straight-forward to pair with, as described, if both devices are already on the same home network.


The Apple TV (3rd generation) needs a functional remote to set up the Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center.

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


The Apple TV (2nd generation) is not compatible with the Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center.

For the Apple TV (2nd generation), your option is:

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Dec 20, 2021 2:34 AM in response to Gstabile

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

Set up the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


The Apple TV (4th generation or later) should be straight-forward to pair with, as described, if both devices are already on the same home network.


The Apple TV (3rd generation) needs a functional remote to set up the Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center.

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


The Apple TV (2nd generation) is not compatible with the Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center.

For the Apple TV (2nd generation), your option is:

How can I pair to apple tv if I lost the remote and can’t enter de 4 digit code?

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