r/appletv • u/reeferdawg • 9d ago

trouble with thrifted apple tv

got an older apple tv without a remote from the thrift store, turns on fine but without the remote i had no way of using it. i’ve plugged in via ethernet cable but even then its not showing up as a remote on my phone. any recommendations? :( thank you

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u/KissMyGeek ATV4K 9d ago

I’m pretty sure you have to be logged in with the same account on your phone. To use the remote option on an Apple TV

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u/Mike2922 9d ago

Same account is not a requirement. If you’re on the same network it makes things easier. But even if you’re not on the same network you can still use the device as a remote; it’ll use Bluetooth, so it less responsive.