How To Use The iPhone As An Apple TV Remote - Lost Apple TV 4K Remote

[@Blue_foxley]

Doesn’t work because I have to type in the code on the tv, but I lost my remote

[@Lison09]

Me too 😢

[@SinnaraChikako]

Me too

[@Caleb_Kelly]

Same

[@jasonn5196]

Yeah apple are horrible to their users

[@ding1164]

Ditto

[@matthewbergey7153]

If only this worked..Like others, the code I have to enter is shown on my phone, not on the tv. The remote before on my phone worked perfectly. Thanks for discontinuing it, Apple!

[@arnavsaini1378]

Did you find the solution

[@saraalsaleh5762]

Did you figure it out ?I’ve the same problem

[@mrslap1924]

I loved this before they forced you to use it in the control center. Apple please stop changing things that weren’t broken.

[@meekiekeek]

For those asking how to fix it - just turn off your iphone and turn it back on. Reconnect to TV via remote. I didn’t have to enter the code again.

[@georgemason2345]

@@meekiekeekvia remote?…. Why do you think we are all here?

[@mikefranks4528]

OK here’s the deal. This doesn’t work if you are bringing your Apple TV to like a new network (say like at a hotel’s network) and you left your “physical” remote behind! You have to put in the network information of the hotel first INTO YOUR APPLE TV, then you can pair it. BUT, you can’t do that without the “physical” remote. Apple developers did not allow your iPhone’s lremote control app” to pair it using Bluetooth (w/ 2FA - two factor authentication) INITIALLY in the iPhone or iPad! They’re using Wi-Fi to pair it initially which does not/cannot work w/ remote app. So, again you need The “physical” remote with the Apple TV hardware in order to introduce it to a new network. This video failed to mention that.

[@kvshpvrp]

Yeah unfortunately I hadda learn that myself

[@dagomaticphotography]

yeah, so this video title is shit... cause no.

[@dramagangent4898]

Yea me too.!! I lost da remote moved now i cant work it without It being hooked straight to my router from Either core im salty 😢

[@82Devilz]

@@dramagangent4898so on router we can use the app remote if we lost the original? & go from they’re

[@evespower1]

Well muthf-c-! Thanks for this.

[@tracybertrand5989]

It’s asking for a code to be entered before I can activate the remote on my phone, but my Apple Remote is lost!! Help!!!!

[@Jayleenn]

Same here!! Help 😢

[@jenfrisantos]

same here

[@BVonBuescher]

Yup same

[@blackgoku8079]

Same

[@robertmockwitz6831]

Same

[@mikefranks4528]

my Apple TV never prompted the code when my phone app asked to pair with it. my remote app can identify the Apple TV but the Apple TV never produced the code! it just kept going through the screen saver. WTF?!??

[@dreycolawrence7254]

I’m having the same problem

[@scar-jobourne1715]

Same

[@audrey9640]

How do you get a list to come up? The only thing coming up is the one I already have on it.

[@markusagesen7670]

Mine says that I have to got to settings on my Apple TV but I don’t have my remote

[@DHTV]

Really? What does it say exactly?

[@x1solo457]

@@DHTV itsays to enter passcode to apple tv into settings to use the iPhone as a remote

[@Mikeyvellii]

Same

[@alyssa9084]

@@x1solo457 mine too

[@ToniaGodwin]

My baby spilled my coffee over and it got all over my remote and it stoped working, I had Apple TV app but didn’t know how to make it control my TV 😂 so I searched on KZbin and this was the first recommendation, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO

[@DHTV]

So glad I could help!

[@christianjaybandong5321]

The code appears on my phone and is asking me to type it into the Apple TV instead, but I don’t have a remote to do so, I’m stuck

[@TripleB1218]

Same problem unfortunately he’s not answering it

[@ykJvacano]

Bro literally

[@bonkgameing]

My question is, how tf did Apple make it so easy to lose? Everyone in the comments section lost theirs, Both of my sisters lost their remotes and I’m trying to get one of the Apple TV’s hooked up to their phones.

[@Illuminatethedark_]

We lost the Apple Remote and we recently switched internet providers. When I try and use my phone as the remote it doesn’t connect. It doesn’t give me an option to choose a tv or anything like that. I can’t use my tv until I find the remote. Frustrating

[@patriciachuchryk3299]

Similar problem. Same ISP, but new high speed modem. I have an older Apple TV in an upstairs bedroom whose remote hasn’t worked in years. The Apple TV remote on my iPhone always worked both locations before but now only offers me the living room option so while trying to use it to set up the upstairs tv, my Apple tv iPhone remote turns on the downstairs living room Apple TV 4K (from upstairs!). What to do? What to do? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jessicatompkins535]

A was actually just having trouble figuring this out at my brothers house. The other day. So this really helps. I wish I was more so but, unfortunately I am not very technical minded!😆 so I need all the help I can get! Lol

[@AK24pR]

Thank you so much bro my daughter lost my brand new Apple controller that I’ve spent $70 on the new one and I was pissed off because I couldn’t watch Apple TV and I hate watching cable so thank you to you I’m gonna subscribe to your channel you’re awesome and thank you so much you made my day

[@DHTV]

Thanks appreciate the sub and glad I could help

[@muratowezov8360]

Çalişmiyor

[@mwernli2886]

Doesn’t work. How am I supposed to enter the code, if the code appears on the iPhone?

[@Indica_mal]

So my boss gave me his Apple TV which he thought he lost and I’ve connected it to my router… but I can’t seem to find it on my phone to connect to. Is it broken because it appears on my tv?

[@MrAlexjr06]

I lost the remote and the code that they gave me I have nowhere to input it I cannot move any settings on the Apple TV

[@pameariasz]

Same problem here

[@sharonstoop]

It’s not working on a Samsung TV does that mean I have to be Apple

[@DHTV]

This only works with the apple tv

[@mobile_deep_fix_finland]

Thanks for the video. The problem is that when need to delete (long press) something, it almost everytime iPhone think I press up. So if I want delete app or move apps with long press it is wery hard to do because it press (UP) instead long press. Any tips?

[@DHTV]

Unfortunately it’s the way Apple made it. It definitely needs some work but what you are doing is the same thing that happens to me sometimes.

[@u.n.i.distribution6031]

How does it control the volume?

[@DHTV]

Doesn’t have an option but you might be able to find options in the settings of the Apple tv

[@jdrukman]

if your regular apple tv remote controls your volume then just use the volume buttons on your phone while the remote app is open. it will change the volume on your tv/receiver (assuming, as i said, that your normal apple tv remote works for that. if it doesn't you need to set that up first.)

[@Lowkey_Danny]

@@jdrukmanhow do you set that up?

[@matthewgeorge6756]

Once you follow all the steps and reach the code, the code appears on my phone and not on my Apple TV. There is no keyboard option to type the code in anywhere so users are stuck with instructions to enter a code with no way of doing so. There are further instructions below the code that say " you can enter this passcode in settings > General > Remonts on your Apple TV." but there is no area to find " Remotes on your Apple TV" inside of General on the iPhone. The instructions to type in the code lead you with no place to actually type in the code. HELP please

[@DHTV]

This is so weird, so many people mention this but I can’t see it that way when I try.

[@joeb4568]

I have this same problem, help!

[@philbickel9669]

Same here, not working because you need a remote to add a remote.

[@aprcuulestdude9076]

How is Apple so bad with their support

[@claytonribardo7895]

My remote isn’t asking for me to enter a passcode, instead it gives me a passcode it seems to want me to type into the tv. Seems backwards and it’s not gonna work bc the reason I need a remote is because the original remote is broken. So how can I input a passcode on the tv without a remote?

[@DHTV]

Others mentioned the same not sure why or how to work around that.

[@larav6505]

Wow. That was awesome. Thank u so much. Having issues with my remote. So this is way better to use 👌🏽🙏🏽

[@DHTV]

No worries glad I could help!

[@richardmcgowan9080]

Don't work with 15.1 correct. I have to connect up to 30 times till the Remote connects with my apple tv. Everything worked fine until the last iOS update.

[@DHTV]

Works for me, try restarting the iPhone and if that fails you might have to reset your network settings on the iPhone

[@Itoldyousobackwhen]

I am having the same problem with the ios 15.3. I have to try to pair it up to 30 times with no success

[@vanesahernandez8649]

How am I gonna enter the code in my tv if I don’t have the remote ?

[@DHTV]

The code appears on the tv to be entered on the iPhone. I mixed it up

[@tektako]

@@DHTV no it doesn't! no code comes up on tv since you can't even switch apple tv on without remote FFS

[@b_san4867]

@@DHTV No, the code appears on the iPhone to be entered on the tv/Apple TV but can’t enter it because no remote control yet

[@mikefranks4528]

@@b_san4867 same issue here. I am at a hotel with no physical remote so I was thinking this video would help me with the remote app. But the code never shows up on the TV for me to enter into the iPhone. So I can’t pair it because it’s not responding. This is useless

[@Jameswilllee]

I always have connection issues with the app. Apple TV and my phone are on the same network and it never connects. Screen mirroring works but not the remote which makes no sense. The remote app is just a filthy piece of garbage.

[@djohnson4465]

man you dont get videos like this any more due to the high amount of influencers! this video went straight to the point not like some of this other videos that are 10min long for no damn reason!

[@DHTV]

Thanks, I try my best but even my videos now getting up to 40 minutes going over iPhone camera tutorials and Apple Watch guides. Glad you found my video helpful!

[@lashaebattle153]

Not fair how are yours how you do it because I don’t I did I watch your video did the same thing as you but I did it do

[@amberhollo410]

My iphone just updated and it gives me the 4 digit code and where it says to enter it in settings, it does not exist. Any suggestions???

[@matthewgeorge6756]

I am stuck on this too! I have no idea what to do

[@amberhollo410]

@@matthewgeorge6756 i had to find my original remote, get a battery for it. And use the original remote to enter the code on the apple tv settings. Not my phone settings. So basically, the idea of using a phone as a remote if you lose your remote is stupid.

[@claytonribardo7895]

How do I do this if it wants me to put a passcode from my phone into the tv instead of the other way around? Does no one else have this problem!?

[@DHTV]

I haven’t been able to figure that out or make it happen.

[@steevemarcoux6]

My 2 Samsung tv aren’t found. It keeps searching the TVs and don’t find it.

[@noahperfect7830]

How do I connect my phone if the apple box isn’t connected to to the internet

[@claytonribardo7895]

How do you add a new tv to this list!?

[@MrPistolbang]

what about the volume control??

[@Michelle-kt7hg]

Yes but i get held up at one part sir? No access code appears on the tv screen. Now what?

[@alexsworld8057]

It doesn’t show me the code on the tv it shows it on my phone and I have already lost the remote can u help please

[@matthewgeorge6756]

100% I am still have this issue

[@zenlyy]

I switched to a fire stick because this feature never works

[@chrishughes6098]

Not giving me a code on the tv only on iphone

[@DHTV]

Does it allow you to enter it on the TV?

[@MrBritrider]

Thanks but how do you increase or decrease sound, fast forward, rewind and pause?

[@DHTV]

Glad to help, unfortunately not all options are available with the remote app. I know volume isn’t for sure. You would have to use the tv remote.

[@charleslvg144]

How do you turn off this fonction.. can’t figure it out

[@DJSAINTJHON]

How do I close apps that i recently had open with the remote on my phone 😅

[@DJSAINTJHON]

Never mind! Got it but if anyone wants to know you just double tap the home button

[@jasonyates3311]

I think I saw the phone keyboard appear when you did the search function; I am interested in this so my mother can enter streaming passwords with her phone keyboard instead of the stupid pick each letter with the remote cursor thing, trying it out shortly...

[@josephgarcia3767]

Worked for my friend who has temporarily lost their Apple TV Remote. All is well in the multiverse.

[@DHTV]

Glad it worked

[@carolinaalmeida394]

Thanks for the support Nice video ❤️

[@DHTV]

Thanks glad it helped.

[@vntsoul]

Hey my apple tv is the older gen, But the remote for the iphone does not have the subtitle func ? I cant seem to turn on subtitle on my iphone remote. Does anyones know how to ?

[@DHTV]

The video you are watching should have settings around it to turn it on or off. I don’t remember any remotes having the actual button.

[@stonecoldskeet6088]

My appletv says connecting and then never does. It’s even connected thru Ethernet. I’m gonna fully switch to chromecast from now on. Apple sucks

[@DHTV]

Probably network issues or something getting in the way. Anytime I have issues like this, just power off the Apple TV unplug it and try again.

[@spartin53gaming46]

When the code comes up it’s telling me to put the code in the Apple TV not on my phone. I lost my controller. And can’t do that?? What can I do??

[@DHTV]

You aren’t the first to ask this and I can’t figure out why it appears that way when it didn’t for me. I have tried over and over and it never does. I’m assuming you will need a controller for this part.

[@Alexb_1775]

If I set the Apple TV up with my Apple ID will my wife be able to use her watch/ iPhone to control the tv also??

[@DHTV]

Only if there is family sharing on the Apple ID I believe but I’m not 100% sure if it’s limitations

[@M0h0m3d]

My Apple tv is not connected to my wifi. When I turn on the Apple tv remote on my iPhone, it keep searching for tv. Is there any work around for this situation?

[@DHTV]

It would need the Apple TV connected to the wifi network I believe

[@JoeyTVision]

Bro, I’m just trying to connect and it won’t let me. I have a iPhone so it should just automatically link up. Shit is crazy

[@DHTV]

Try updating the iOS.

[@daltonnewman9935]

I don’t understand y but for the last few days my Apple TV remote won’t let me navigate anything an jus says searching with icon going n circles

[@DHTV]

Try restarting it, resetting it or updating the software

[@christianbettenhausen3306]

I use the iPhone Apple TV remote regularly. Sometimes/randomly it gives you an option to fast forward 10 seconds, but then it disappears. How do I get that option to reappear, because it makes forwarding much easier. I have tried many different options but can’t figure out how to make the 10 second forward or back reappear.

[@allenshegog]

Hey sir, on iOS 15, the app has volume up and down, however its inoperable, do you have any idea, how to get it to function?

[@DHTV]

You have to set the volume controls in the settings to pair with your tv first.

[@dillwiggle2]

I got an Apple TV hat hasn’t been set up on wifi network yet and the remote doesn’t do anything because the Apple TV hasn’t been connected yet

[@DHTV]

In that situation you would need the original remote onto set up.

[@aedy25]

How to control volume my iPhone

[@lepastresgentil9447]

And how can you contrôle the volume button ?

[@DHTV]

Have to use the tv remote.

[@primetimephoenix81]

My volume controls just stopped working! How can I ensure I can control volume with the tv remote app?

[@kikisidney7044]

Hi, please I lose my remote and presently I’m using iPhone 6s, can this work? I need you help please,

[@DHTV]

I’m not assuming it can

[@rikloveridge128]

Hi. How to fast forward pls ? Thinking of scrubbing through video on bbc iPlayer.

[@anfalabujarad7247]

Thanks that solve my problem 👍🏼

[@DHTV]

No problem glad I could help!

[@leonardchamin]

so. you missed the most important thing. how would the link the apple TV with remote software .

[@DHTV]

What do you mean?

[@GooCH9]

i accidentally enabled remote on my iphone, however, theres seems to be lag switching apps especially using youtube ever since accidentally enabled.. i tried restarting appletv with no solution.. how do i deactivate remote on iphone?

[@JosephineMullane-f7x]

For the first time ever, has someone been able to give instructions that WORKED!!! Thanks a million.

[@viciousbane569]

I have an iPhone 12 Pro can I still use it for older Apple TV plus?

[@DHTV]

Yeah

[@MartinPerez-bz3ss]

😢 mine just says Searching'

[@valdiviezomichael]

On and off button or vol control?

[@lisakim5728]

So cool! Did not know you can do this on the phone. Thx for sharing.

[@therockakaada6109]

It’s doesn’t control the volume though, which is very annoying !!!

[@DHTV]

Yeah kinda sucks

[@carolinaalmeida394]

Hi, how movement I had to do to change language, watching Netflix I all ready do the settings changes But doesn’t have the option while is playing on tv screen I have to play it on my cellphone I can’t find de button or movement to do this action

[@sway4969]

My Apple TV won’t show up on my IPhone

[@DHTV]

Try restarting both and make sure your iPhone is up to date.

[@iannemecek1700]

My TV does not show up on the Apple remote on iPhone but for others do that I don’t use anymore. How do I had the one I want and delete the ones I don’t? Can’t seem to find anything about it

[@yiri093]

Doesn’t work actually the code appears on the phone and not on the screen of the Apple TV

[@DHTV]

You get what I mean though lol it pops up and you enter it in.

[@zahraasfour4049]

@@DHTV yeah but how are we going to put the code if we lost the remote?

[@tektako]

@@DHTV you are missing the point the code comes up on phone but you can't enter it into tv what a waste of time

[@superwilcor]

Is posible to change the skin so it can be used as a game controller ?

[@DHTV]

I’m not sure what you mean?

[@igod8054]

can i use the iphone keyboard on other apps like youtube for example or does it only work for appletv movie app

[@muckman5509]

This is a pointless video. If your lost your remote, you have no way in entering the code lol

[@j.conrad5374]

This doesn’t address how to use you phone if you have lost your remote… as the title suggests 😒

[@Walking_Penguin3]

You explained everything but the volume bra

[@DHTV]

There isn’t an option for volume. You have to use your tv remote

[@rayleneheredia7844]

Mine kept on saying searching

[@jimfordham6505]

when i push the start button the remote is on the main screen, how do i turn that off?

[@MrEscobar.]

What about the volume ? Can you use it with the cellphone!

[@DHTV]

Unfortunately not

[@johnathanbeats]

My iPhone 12 has always connected and just keeps trying. Not sure what changed. Can’t figure it out.

[@DHTV]

Could be the network changed?

[@johnathanbeats]

@@DHTV not sure. I deleted everything. held iPhone close to Apple TV. Then paired. it works now.

[@doctorgonzozaius3136]

My 10 second skip disappears. And barely appears. How do I use that? It’s very frustrating.

[@atifrussell8056]

For me it just says connecting and nothing shows up

[@DHTV]

Try restarting the iPhone and if possible the Apple TV and see if that helps.

[@cfsscfsshk]

I need help on enabling the gyroscope function. I thought the latest TV removed the function, so does the app. But I went to my friend’s home and help him setup. He also just bought the latest Apple TV 4K, same as me. He use iPhone 12 Pro Max. He does have the missing gyroscope function that I wanted and enable to play some games that I can’t. I was complaining the missing function but he demonstrated right away that is possible. We are both using the same iOS version. The only different is I am using iPhone 11 Pro (non-max) does that makes the difference?

[@FullMovieEpisode]

Worked like a charm

[@DHTV]

Awesome glad it worked for you

[@JuanLopezmusica]

No volume?

[@DHTV]

Unfortunately not. You would have to use the tv or tv remote.

[@mbsilverarrow]

Can this be possible if my remote already missing

[@DHTV]

Unfortunately not

[@Iescal1416]

Configuring GE universal control to apple tv

[@ViralMomentzZ]

CLUTCHHH!!!

[@stephenellis5729]

I’m receiving the security code on my phone, and it says to put the code on my Apple TV. But I’m trying to use my phone since I lost my real remote. I can’t even figure out how to do that since it’s backwards from your video. What should I do?

[@DHTV]

Others are saying that too. I’m not sure why that’s happening as I can’t make it happen on my side…

[@kimwilliams8240]

Hi we just purchased a new tv and unable to get the new tv to show up in the drop down to select to control from the remote on my new iPhone 15 Pro, Any instructions on how to get this to work pls and ty

[@DHTV]

The instructions in this video are the only options I know. I am sure there are the odd TVs that don''t work with this but I is rare. Some general trouble shooting is to restart the iPhone and Apple TV then try again, log out of your iCloud and log back in, reboot your modem.

[@SIowfox]

My apple tv remote doesn’t work, but manage to pair a couple of phones before it got totally busted. But how do you get the menu to change to spoken language on Netflix, on a first gen apple TV? With the original remote you hold the middle button, but it does’nt work with iphone.

[@DHTV]

Unfortunately I’m not sure how to get that feature as I have never used it.

[@MrMsomi]

Good day. Ivy here from South Africa. I have a Question? I’ve been using my Apple TV for about a week now and yesterday when I added my wife. We both use iPhones but on her iPhone her remote looks like yours mine looks way different yet it works but mine does not have the touch pad How do I change this? Thank you in advance 🙏🏽

[@DHTV]

Make sure your iPhone is up to date. Not sure which version of iOS each of you have but that would be my suggestion.

[@Bunny-mw2lo]

You are a hero! Thank you

[@DHTV]

Glad to help

[@SeeMooreVids]

How do you put in the code. I don’t see a key pad?

[@aifoSFilms]

I have 2 Apple TV’s. The one is my bedroom no longer syncs with my iPhone. When I try to connect to it (though control center apple Tv remote ) it tries to connect and then quits. It only happens with my bedroom. The one in the living room works flawlessly.

[@DHTV]

Are they the new 4K models or the older versions?

[@arisgrandeurie3606]

WHAT ABOUT THE APP ON LAPTOP CAN I USE IT AT CONTROL? HOW?

[@onkelhiphop]

How the fuck do I find my subtitles

[@Arinessss]

it keeps searching!!! why?

[@DHTV]

At what point?

[@Arinessss]

when i try to use it it keeps crashing for a TV and it takes a long time and doesn’t work

[@mikehonda7934]

If only the volume on the phone controlled the actual volume. My bluetooth speaker volume goes up and down with the remote, but not with my phone.

[@DHTV]

Yeah that would have been good

[@JuanPerez-ij8xt]

My problem is related. My iPhone Apple TV remote does not show one of my Apple TV’s in the bedroom. When I tap the top I see the other two Apple TV’s in my home but not the one in the bedroom

[@DHTV]

Is it connected to the same Apple ID? Also, what generation Apple TV is it?

[@melrichardson5756]

Hi - I understand an IR blaster on the apple TV unit can give the IPAD/IPHONE direct control for the volume can you please explore this and let me know - thanks