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Can you use Apple TV without a remote? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by GenieGearX@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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I'm considering getting a used Apple TV, but was wondering if I need to buy a remote?

I have an iPhone 12, as well as some Bluetooth video game controllers, do those work as alternatives?

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[–] CapMarkoRamius@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Your TV remote can control the ATV through HDMI.

[–] Luci_Noir@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I got a 4k online for $30 with no remote. I use a Logitech harmony remote to get my slimy adult viewing in.

[–] markhewitt1978@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

You can use the remote function on iPhone.

You can use HDMI-CEC if your TV supports it

You can program AppleTV to recognise an IR remote, obv this needs one of the other two to set up.

[–] nanaimo_it_guy@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yes you can use your phone, but only after the initial setup, to join wifi and login with Apple ID.

After that you can put your remote in a drawer and forget about it, well until you need to do setup again, although I have never done that in 3 years.

The remote comes with it, so it’s’ not as if you have to buy one, and the setup is literally a few minutes.

Don’t overthink this.