Struggling to find your TV remote when you urgently need to switch the channel is a highly annoying experience. However, if you use Apple TV, you don’t need to put yourself through that struggle. Using your iPhone, you can locate the remote within seconds. You may need to move around in random directions for a bit, but it is much more streamlined than furiously looking under cushions and couches. Here is how you can find your lost Apple TV remote control using your iPhone.
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How does it work?
The interesting thing about the Apple TV remote is that it isn’t compatible with the Find My network. Your iPhone has a separate interface for it in the Control Centre. Once you enter this interface, you can select your Apple TV and access the ‘Find’ option for its remote.
Once your iPhone connects to the remote, it is able to gauge its location. However, unlike an AirTag, the remote does not have a small speaker to emit a sound. Instead, your iPhone lets you know whether you’re near or far away from the device. A blue circle expands and contracts on the screen accordingly. Once you end up in the right spot, the screen turns completely blue and displays ‘Here’. This feature is only available on iPhones with iOS 17 (or later).
Use your iPhone to find your lost Apple TV remote
Step 1: Launch the Remote app on your iPhone. For quick access, use the Remote tile on the Control Centre.
Step 2: Tap the name of your Apple TV at the top of the screen.
Step 4: Hit Find next to the name of the lost remote.
Step 5: Once a connection has been established with the remote, your iPhone will display whether it is near or far. You will need to move in different directions to figure out where the remote is located. Once you see ‘Near’ on the screen, don’t change your direction. Move a few steps further ahead and look around for the remote.
Step 6: Once you’re very close to the remote, your iPhone will display Here.
Step 7: Hit the cross icon when you’re done.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does Find My support Apple TV remotes?
No, the Find My app does not support Apple TV remotes.
How do I find a lost Apple TV remote?
Go to the Control Centre on your iPhone, hit the Remote icon, tap the name of your TV at the top of the page, and move around the room until you see ‘Here’ displayed on the screen.
Does the Apple TV remote make a sound when it’s lost?
No, the Apple TV remote does not have a speaker to emit a sound when you can’t find it.
Can I find my Apple TV remote with sound?
No, it can only be found using the Remote app on your iPhone.
Can I use my iPhone as my Apple TV remote?
Yes, you can use your iPhone to control all AirPlay-compatible smart TVs.
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Final Thoughts
Finding your lost Apple TV remote using your iPhone isn’t as straightforward as following on-screen directions. There is a lot of hit-and-trial involved. If you really need your remote to emit sound, you can get a cover with an AirTag cutout for it. This way, you will be able to find it using the Find My app on your iPhone and even get it to emit a sound when you’re in the room.
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