You will need your TV screen on to successfully pair your devices.
To ensure this works properly, make sure to update iOS on your device. Apple TV Remote in Control Center will only work with Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, Apple TV (3rd generation), and AirPlay 2-compatible smart TVs.
If you have the latest iOS version, Apple TV Remote will be automatically added to your Control Center. If you have an older version of iOS, you’ll need to manually add Apple TV Remote to your Control Center. Go to Settings → Control Center. Tap the + next to Apple TV Remote to add the feature to your Control Center.
If you are setting up your Apple TV for the first time, you can follow the on-screen instructions to do so now.
Your device is now paired to your Apple TV and can function just like a normal Apple TV remote. Now that your remote is ready, you can use it to connect to Wi-Fi.
This method requires you to pair an iOS device beforehand to use as a remote.
You may be prompted to enter a code. Use the Bluetooth device to enter the code on your Apple TV screen. You can now use your Bluetooth device to navigate and connect to Wi-Fi.
You may be prompted to enter a code. Use the Bluetooth device to enter the code on your Apple TV screen. You can now use your Bluetooth device to navigate and connect to Wi-Fi.
This method requires you to pair an iOS device beforehand to use as a remote. Your Apple TV can learn the InfraRed code from any IR/universal remote.
Continue to hold each button separately until the progress bar is full.
Continue to hold each button separately until the progress bar is full.
Continue to hold each button separately until the progress bar is full.
Continue to hold each button separately until the progress bar is full.
Continue to hold each button separately until the progress bar is full.
Continue to hold each button separately until the progress bar is full.
Continue to hold each button separately until the progress bar is full.
You can also choose Set Up Playback Buttons to set up additional buttons.
For Apple TV (3rd generation), go to Settings → General → Network.
Make sure you don’t have an Ethernet cable connected to your Apple TV. You won’t see the option to connect to Wi-Fi if you do.
If you forgot your Wi-Fi password, you can always change your password. You will now be connected to your Wi-Fi network. To change your Wi-Fi network, select your current network. Click Forget Network, then press the Back or Menu button. Click Network and select a new Wi-Fi network.
Select your current Wi-Fi network and click Forget Network. Press the Back button on your Apple TV remote, then select Network again. Click your Wi-Fi network to reconnect.
Select your current Wi-Fi network and click Forget Network. Press the Back button on your Apple TV remote, then select Network again. Click your Wi-Fi network to reconnect.
Select your current Wi-Fi network and click Forget Network. Press the Back button on your Apple TV remote, then select Network again. Click your Wi-Fi network to reconnect.
Select your current Wi-Fi network and click Forget Network. Press the Back button on your Apple TV remote, then select Network again. Click your Wi-Fi network to reconnect.
On Apple TV (3rd generation) go to Settings → General → Restart.
On Apple TV (3rd generation) go to Settings → General → Restart.
On Apple TV (3rd generation) go to Settings → General → Restart.
On Apple TV (3rd generation) go to Settings → General → Restart.
This may fix your internet connection.
Plug in your Ethernet cable. If you’re unsure if your cable works, you can test your Ethernet cable. Go to Settings → System → Software Updates. On Apple TV (3rd generation) go to Settings → General → Update Software. If there is an update available, install it. Once installed, unplug your Ethernet cable and rejoin your Wi-Fi network.