The links above have alternative methods and information about unpairing if the need arises. You should see a chain-link style lock appear in the center of your screen for a moment.
Pairing a remote with a Mac isn’t too dissimilar: Now, the device can only take commands from that remote, and that remote will only give commands to the device. If the pairing is successful, the Apple TV will display a chainlink symbol. * On an earlier, white Apple Remote, press and hold the Menu and Next/Fast-forward buttons for 6 seconds. * On an aluminum Apple Remote, press and hold the Menu and Right buttons for 6 seconds. Thankfully, the boys and girls in Cupertino thought of this, and an Apple remote can be paired to a computer or Apple TV, allowing other devices in the vicinity to ignore its input.Īpple has directions to pair a remote with the Apple TV and any Mac that has an IR port, but here are the highlights: Pairing with an Apple TVĪccording to Apple, the first steps depend on what type of remote you have:
Both have IR ports and can be used with Apple’s remote, but as IR isn’t the most exact thing in the world, a single remote can fire commands on both devices. It’s worth mentioning that the Apple TV Remote app is different from the iTunes Remote app, which lets users remotely play songs and videos on an Apple TV or Mac - and this app is still available on the App Store for free.In my living room, I have a Mac mini and an Apple TV in my entertainment center. Native support exists, but with the release of macOS Catalina, it’s a new world for remote functionality. One benefit is the opportunity to use your iPhone as a remote control for Apple TV and Apple Music. Everything from AirDrop, iCloud to Handoff makes syncing between iOS and macOS a little bit easier. Now, if you visit the Apple Support website, the article about using Apple TV Remote on your iPhone or iPad only suggests that you add the Remote option to the iOS Control Center. Apple has long touted the benefits of its ecosystem, and to that end, the company has done a great job. A 9to5Mac reader told us that he contacted Apple support to ask about the app, but not even the support agent could explain what happened. The unique keyboard remapping feature lets you use Mac shortcuts on Windows and achieve maximum productivity during long remote desktop sessions. That doesn’t come as a surprise since Apple has added the Remote feature built into the Control Center in iOS 12, so Apple TV users can have access to all the controls on Siri Remote without having to download any app.ĩto5Mac found that Apple has also removed almost all references to the Apple TV Remote app, suggesting that the company has in fact discontinued it. The app is no longer available for download from the App Store and Apple has likely discontinued it, which means that it will no longer get any updates. Apple today silently removed its “Apple TV Remote” app from the App Store, which lets users control the Apple TV from an iPhone or iPad simulating a real Remote.
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