How to Control Apple TV with iPhone

The Apple TV remote looks nice and all, but admit that there have been times when you have lost it under the couch or between the cushions and then spent hours looking for it. But did you know that your Apple TV remote isn’t the only thing to control the Apple TV? You can do it with your iPhone as well. So in this guide, we’re going to show how to control your Apple TV with an iPhone.

Access Apple TV Remote from iPhone Control Centre

The first step in the process is to add the Apple TV Remote tile to your phone’s Control Centre. This will give you quick access to the Remote shortcut, and you can bring it up quickly without digging into settings. Here’s how to do it.

This will add the Apple TV Remote shortcut to the iPhone Control Centre. Another way to access it by searching “Remote” in the Spotlight search. Just don’t get it confused with the Calculator shortcut like I kept doing.

Set Up Apple TV Remote on iPhone

Now that you have added an Apple TV shortcut to your iPhone, it is time that we connect and set up the Apple TV with your iPhone so it can work as a remote. Here are the steps for it.

This will connect your iPhone to the Apple TV. If you have more than one TVs in your household, then tap onChoose a TV, and select the other Apple TV device.

You can easily switch between them from here. In case you are unable to connect the two devices, then restart both of them and try again.

Control Your Apple TV on iPhone

Once you have perfectly set up the Remote on your iOS device, you can use it to control your Apple TV. It mimics the controls of the Siri remote, thereby allowing you to easily navigate your Apple TV and access the contextual menu. Here is a look at some of the key controls.

Well, that’s how you can use your iPhone to control the Apple TV. As you can see, the iPhone remote app can do pretty much everything the Siri Remote and Apple TV Remote can do. You can use it to search for content, launch Siri, adjust the volume, and more. So, what do you prefer using? The Apple TV Remote, or the iPhone remote app? Let us know in the comments. Also, did you know you canuse your iPhone to color balance your Apple TV? Check it out, and get even better looking content on your TV!

Anshuman Jain

As a tech journalist, I dive into the ever-evolving tech landscape with a particular interest for smartphones, apps, and gaming. With a passion for sharing insights, my articles blend expertise with a friendly touch—think of me as your friendly neighborhood tech support.

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