Lost Your Apple TV Remote? Your iPhone Can Find It

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Compatible Remotes: The finder supports the Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote in its second generation or later, so check your model.

Software Needed: Your iPhone needs iOS 17 or later, and the Apple TV needs tvOS 17 or later, for it to work.
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Control Center: Open Control Center on your iPhone. On iPhone X and later, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.

Apple TV Remote: Tap the Apple TV Remote icon. If it is missing, add it through the Control Center settings before you continue.

Find Option: Tap the device list, then tap Find beside your lost remote. The iPhone then starts guiding you toward the remote.

Follow the Circle: An on-screen circle grows as you get closer, while the text changes from far to near and finally to here.

Walk Around: Move around the room while holding the iPhone steady. You may need to walk a little before the remote connects.

Hiding Spots: Remotes often slip between sofa cushions, under furniture, or inside bags. Once the circle reads here, check those spots thoroughly.

Backup Plan: If the search fails, the iPhone works as a temporary remote through Control Center. An attached AirTag helps next time.

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