![]() ![]() Release both when you see the Apple logo.Hold the volume down button and power button.Release the side button as soon as you see the Apple logo.Since there are different models of the iPhone and iPad that support the Apple TV remote, here’s how to force restart each of the models. Wait for a few seconds and your Apple TV will reset. If you don’t have your Siri Remote, disconnect the power cord from your Apple TV and wait for five seconds before plugging it back in.If you have your Siri Remote, you can hold down the ‘Back’/’Menu’ button and the ‘TV’ button till the Apple TV light starts blinking.So you don’t have to connect your iPhone and Apple TV again, especially if you have an Apple TV 3rd Gen.įirst let’s restart the Apple TV. You’ll need to force restart both devices.īefore you do this though, try signing out of your Apple ID on your iPhone, sign back in and see if the Apple TV remote and AirPlay are working.Īnd don’t worry, force restarting does not delete any information or data on your device. If the Apple TV remote or AirPlay on your iPhone/iPad refuses to work, there’s a quick fix to get it working again. This is the only way to connect your iPhone to older Apple TVs, but once it’s done, you shouldn’t have any issues later on Force Restart Your Apple TV and iPhone/iPad If The In-Built Remote or AirPlay Doesn’t Work The easiest way is to ask a friend or colleague if you can borrow their Apple TV remote to complete the setup on your iPhone. This is because unlike the newer Apple TVs that prompt you to enter the code into your iPhone or iPad, the older Apple TVs send a code to your device that needs to be entered into the Apple TV via the remote.īut if you’ve lost your remote and you’re connecting your iPhone for the first time, how do you go about it? Now, if you have an Apple TV 3rd Gen, and you lost your remote, it’s not as easy to connect an iPhone. Once this is done, your iPhone will work exactly like the Apple TV remote but with a larger touchpad. Follow the instructions on screen and enter the 4 digit code into your iPhone or iPad.Select your Apple TV from the list of available devices.Open the ‘Control Center’ on your iPhone or iPad.If you’re trying to connect your iPhone or iPad for the first time after you recently lost your remote, it’s pretty straightforward unless you have an Apple TV 3rd Gen. So if you’re traveling and there’s no Wi-Fi, I’d recommend a standalone mobile hotspot. You can check which Wi-Fi your Apple TV is connected to by navigating to ‘Settings’ > ‘Network’ > ‘Wi-Fi.’Īdditionally, you can’t connect the Apple TV to the iPhone via hotspot and use the iPhone’s remote control. Also if you use a mesh network, make sure the devices are on the same access point. You’ll also have to make sure they’re on the same band if you use both 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi. It so happened that I was on mobile data while trying to connect to the Apple TV and that’s why it didn’t connect. If you’re trying to use an iPhone that’s already been connected to the Apple TV before and it doesn’t work, ensure they’re on the same network. Make Sure Your Apple TV and iPhone Are On The Same Network If they’re already on the same network and your iPhone still doesn’t connect, you’ll need to hard reset your Apple TV and your iPhone to get the remote function working again. ![]() If your iPhone won’t connect to the Apple TV, make sure both devices are on the same network. This kept happening for a while and I wasn’t quite sure what the issue was since I had used it before.Īfter a while though, I figured out what I was doing wrong and got my iPhone working almost immediately. It wasn’t all bad though, since I knew I could use the remote on my iPhone.īut when I tried to use the Apple TV remote from the control center on my iPhone, it would show ‘Connecting’ with a spinning wheel and then go back to the list of available devices. However, on one such trip a week back, I ended up leaving my Apple TV remote behind which was a bummer. I just plug it into the TV at the hotel, connect to Wi-Fi and I have much more to watch than the few cable channels they provide. ![]() I usually carry my Apple TV with me when I travel for work. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When you buy through links on my blog, I may earn an affiliate commission. ![]()
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