how do I setup my apple tv gen2 without a remote? it won't pair to my iphone 8+ and i bought a new remote that I don't know how to pair. I have it hooked up with the ethernet cable but I can't get into settings or anything without a remote.

How do I set up a gen 2 apple tv without a remote? I cant hook up my iphone 8+ to it without being able to get into the settings.


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Posted on Sep 12, 2021 05:22 PM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2021 09:22 PM

The software remote in Control Center on your iPhone is compatible with Apple TV (3rd generation or later), not 2nd gen.


i bought a new remote that I don't know how to pair.

Please see: If your Apple TV remote isn't working - Apple Support Do both steps, to clear any previous link first.

Verify that you got the correct remote for your model Apple TV. Identify your Apple TV remote - Apple Support

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Sep 12, 2021 09:22 PM in response to teaira103

The software remote in Control Center on your iPhone is compatible with Apple TV (3rd generation or later), not 2nd gen.


i bought a new remote that I don't know how to pair.

Please see: If your Apple TV remote isn't working - Apple Support Do both steps, to clear any previous link first.

Verify that you got the correct remote for your model Apple TV. Identify your Apple TV remote - Apple Support

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how do I setup my apple tv gen2 without a remote? it won't pair to my iphone 8+ and i bought a new remote that I don't know how to pair. I have it hooked up with the ethernet cable but I can't get into settings or anything without a remote.

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