Apple is not just popular for iPhones or iPads. The Cupertino Giant is well-known for its Mac notebooks, laptops, and Apple TV lineup (smart TVs). Like iPhones and its other popular products, Apple makes sure it uses top-tier hardware for its smart TV lineup. Siri Remote is one of the prime accessories that ships with Apple TVs. As the name suggests, the Siri Remote is a wireless remote accessory enabled with the digital voice assistant Siri.
But Apple has also made it possible for users to control Apple TVs using Apple iPhones and iPads, or even iPod touch. This option is also available for compatible AirPlay 2 devices. This is a useful feature that becomes a savior at times you aren’t able to find the TV remote.
In such scenarios, you don’t have to wait to buy a new Apple TV remote and rather can use the range of available Apple devices at your place to control the audio and video playback on your Apple TVs. You would first need to add the Apple TV remote to Control Centre only then you will be able to complete the setup. Below are all the steps to add and setup Apple TV Remote to the control center so that you can use your iPhone or iPad as a remote:
Steps To Add Apple TV Remote To Control Center
Step 1: Make sure the device to be connected (iPhone or iPad) is running on the latest firmware version (iOS and iPadOS). If the devices are already using the latest firmware build, they will be automatically added to the Control Center. Just for reference, the Apple TV Remote feature in the Control Center is compatible with Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, Apple TV (3rd Gen), and compatible AirPlay 2 models.
Step 2: If in case your device is running on the older iOS or iPadOS version, you will need to complete the procedure manually. In such scenarios, go to the device settings first.
Step 3: Click on the Control Center option.
Step 4: Select the Add “+” icon placed right next to the Apple TV Remote tab.
How To Complete Apple TV Remote Setup In Apple TV Control Center
Step 1: Launch the Control Center app on your respective Apple devices.
Step 2: Scroll to the Apple TV Remote option.
Step 3: Click on the Apple TV or smart TV from the list on the screen.
Step 4: You will see a bunch of on-screen instructions. Follow the steps and enter the four-digit passcode that you will receive on the connected iPhone or iPad. You will need to use the Siri Remote to enter the four-digit passcode into the Apple TV. This is for 3rd Gen Apple TVs. Once you complete these steps, you’ll be able to use your iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch as your Apple TV Remote.
