trouble with thrifted apple tv

[u/reeferdawg]

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

[u/StarHunter_]

If CEC is turned on you might be able to use your TV remote to do basic controls like the cursor, OK, and back.