If you lost the remote for your Apple TV

You can control your Apple TV with your iPhone or iPad, or you can use a different remote.

Use the Apple TV Remote in Control Center

If you lost the remote for your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, set up and use the Apple TV Remote on your iPhone or iPad.

Use a different remote

  • If you have an Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, you can use a Siri Remote (1st generation or later), an Apple TV Remote (1st generation or later), or an Apple Remote.
  • If you have an Apple TV (3rd generation), you need to use an Apple Remote. 

Learn how to identify your Apple TV remote

You can buy a new remote for your Apple TV from the Apple Online Store, Apple Store, or other retailer. Or find out how to use a network-based remote with your Apple TV

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