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iPhone apple tv remote

I lost Apple TV remote. How do I enter the code from the Apple TV remote app into the Apple TV without a remote?

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on May 19, 2021 6:50 PM

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Posted on May 19, 2021 11:42 PM

On Apple TV (3rd generation), you will need a functional remote to help set up the software remote.

If you can’t find someone to borrow it from temporarily, then you may want to buy a replacement remote.

A new Apple Remote (aluminum) will have to be linked to the box.


Alternatively you can restore the Apple TV and connect a wireless keyboard to help set up the software remote;

or you can restore the Apple TV and connect the CiderTV Mac app to help set up the app.

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May 19, 2021 11:42 PM in response to Cain982

On Apple TV (3rd generation), you will need a functional remote to help set up the software remote.

If you can’t find someone to borrow it from temporarily, then you may want to buy a replacement remote.

A new Apple Remote (aluminum) will have to be linked to the box.


Alternatively you can restore the Apple TV and connect a wireless keyboard to help set up the software remote;

or you can restore the Apple TV and connect the CiderTV Mac app to help set up the app.

iPhone apple tv remote

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