Apple TV owners know the frustration of losing or misplacing their remote. The good news is that with a few simple steps, you can set up your iOS device as an Apple TV remote replacement. In this article, we will show you how to set up and use your iPhone or iPad as an Apple TV ...
Can I use my iPhone as a remote for a non-smart TV? You can if you add anApple TV 4K. Otherwise, you'd have to download a separate app to use your iPhone as a remote, like a universal remote app or theFire TVorRoku TV. Though the newer Fire TV smart televisions support AirPlay...
One of the best features for those who own an iPhone and an Apple TV is the ability to use your iPhone as a remote. Despite releasing and including the all-new Siri Remote, there’s just something about being able to control everything from your iPhone. And now that the Remote app is...
Once you've paired your Apple Watch with your Apple TV, you can use it in the same way as you would use your Apple TV remote. In watchOS 11, the capabilities of the Remote app on your Apple Watch have been upgraded; it's now possible to perform all the same actions as you can pe...
You can also use your iPhone to control an Apple TV using the Apple TV remote control built into iOS, handy if you have lost your Apple TV remote! Find out more here:How to remote control Apple TV with iPhone. Apple TV remote: the basics ...
Using the iPhone as a controller isn't a new concept. Apple changes the Apple Remote app into a simple game controller for select titles on Apple TV, and anyone who has played JackBox Games will be familiar with the idea. It isn't clear how this feature will be implemented. In ou...
The iPhone has a little-known ability to work as a remote microphone for Apple's AirPod and some Beats audio devices. This feature is excellent when trying to listen to someone speaking, playing music, or performing in a noisy environment. This was initially meant for use with hearing aids...
In theMore Controlslist, tap the entry calledApple TV Remote. Next, launch the Control Center on your iOS device in the following manner: On iPad, double-tap the Home button; on iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom of the screen; or on iPhone X, swipe down from the upper ...
The feature for locating a Siri Remote works with the second-generation or later version of the device, and tvOS 17 is required as well. The Remote location feature is likely possible due to deeper integration between the iPhone andiPadand the Apple TV. Apple has also...
Unfortunately that meant I lost my connection as the remote was through the remote app on my iPhone and not the Apple TV Siri remote. Since the Apple TV wasn't on Wifi, my iPhone had no way of connecting. I tried connecting through an XBox game controller via bluetooth, but that didn'...