How to Pair Your Apple TV Remote with Your Other Devices

The Apple TV remote is a versatile device that can be used to control your Apple TV, as well as other devices that support Bluetooth. This includes your iPhone, iPad, Mac, smart TV, and Bluetooth speaker.

Pairing your Apple TV remote with other devices is a simple process that can be done in a few minutes. Once you have paired your remote, you can use it to control the volume, playback, and other features of your devices.

To pair your Apple TV remote with another device, follow these steps:

1. Make sure that the device you want to pair with is turned on and Bluetooth is enabled.
2. On the Apple TV remote, press and hold the Menu and Home buttons at the same time until the light on the remote starts to flash.
3. On the device you want to pair with, select the Apple TV remote from the list of available devices.
4. If prompted, enter the passcode that appears on the Apple TV screen.

Once the remote is paired, you should be able to use it to control the device.

Here are the specific steps on how to pair your Apple TV remote with different devices:

• iPhone or iPad:

  1. Make sure that your iPhone or iPad is running iOS 13 or later.
  2. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
  3. Tap on Bluetooth.
  4. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
  5. Under “My Devices,” tap on the Apple TV remote.
  6. If prompted, enter the passcode that appears on your Apple TV screen.

• Mac:

  1. Make sure that your Mac is running macOS Catalina or later.
  2. On your Mac, click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
  3. Select System Preferences.
  4. Click on Bluetooth.
  5. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
  6. Under “Devices,” click on the Apple TV remote.
  7. If prompted, enter the passcode that appears on your Apple TV screen.

• Smart TV:

  1. Make sure that your smart TV supports Bluetooth.
  2. On your smart TV, open the settings menu.
  3. Select Bluetooth.
  4. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
  5. Under “Available Devices,” select the Apple TV remote.
  6. If prompted, enter the passcode that appears on your Apple TV screen.

• Bluetooth speaker:

  1. Make sure that your Bluetooth speaker supports Bluetooth.
  2. On your Bluetooth speaker, turn on Bluetooth.
  3. On the Apple TV remote, press and hold the Menu and Home buttons at the same time until the light on the remote starts to flash.
  4. On your Bluetooth speaker, select the Apple TV remote from the list of available devices.
  5. If prompted, enter the passcode that appears on your Apple TV screen.

Conclusion

Pairing your Apple TV remote with other devices is a quick and easy way to extend its functionality. Once you have paired your remote, you can use it to control the volume, playback, and other features of your devices.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when pairing your Apple TV remote with other devices:

• If you are having trouble pairing your remote, make sure that both devices are close together and that there are no obstacles between them.
• If you are still having trouble, try restarting both devices.
• If you have lost your Apple TV remote, you can use the Find My iPhone app to locate it.

FAQ

Q: How do I know if my device supports Bluetooth pairing?

A: Most modern devices support Bluetooth pairing. You can check your device’s manual or online documentation to be sure.

Q: How do I pair my Apple TV remote with my iPhone or iPad?

• Make sure that your iPhone or iPad is running iOS 13 or later.
• On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
• Tap on Bluetooth.
• Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
• Under “My Devices,” tap on the Apple TV remote.
• If prompted, enter the passcode that appears on your Apple TV screen.

Q: How do I pair my Apple TV remote with my Mac?

• Make sure that your Mac is running macOS Catalina or later.
• On your Mac, click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
• Select System Preferences.
• Click on Bluetooth.
• Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
• Under “Devices,” click on the Apple TV remote.
• If prompted, enter the passcode that appears on your Apple TV screen.

Q: How do I pair my Apple TV remote with my smart TV?

• Make sure that your smart TV supports Bluetooth.
• On your smart TV, open the settings menu.
• Select Bluetooth.
• Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
• Under “Available Devices,” select the Apple TV remote.
• If prompted, enter the passcode that appears on your Apple TV screen.

Q: How do I pair my Apple TV remote with my Bluetooth speaker?

Make sure that your Bluetooth speaker supports Bluetooth.

• On your Bluetooth speaker, turn on Bluetooth.
• On the Apple TV remote, press and hold the Menu and Home buttons at the same time until the light on the remote starts to flash.
• On your Bluetooth speaker, select the Apple TV remote from the list of available devices.