What you need: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth must be enabled. Finder support requires a compatible Siri Remote (2nd generation or later) paired with Apple TV.
Connect and start the search
Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as Apple TV and confirm Bluetooth is switched on.
Select your Apple TV
Open Find TV Remote and choose your Apple TV from the detected-device list.
Enter the PIN
Type the PIN shown on your television into Find TV Remote to approve the connection.
Start Siri Remote search mode
Open the finder after pairing. The compatible Siri Remote enters search mode and the app begins showing proximity feedback.
Follow the pulse
Move slowly around the room. Find TV Remote’s pulsing animation responds as you approach the remote.
If Apple TV or the remote does not appear
- Confirm Wi-Fi and Bluetooth permissions are enabled for Find TV Remote.
- Keep the phone and Apple TV on the same local network.
- Charge the Siri Remote and move within Bluetooth range.
- Verify that the remote is paired with Apple TV.
- Reconnect and enter a new PIN if the previous pairing expired.
Compatibility
Find TV Remote supports Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote (2nd generation or later) for this finder experience.
Read Apple’s official lost-remote guidance ↗Start searching now
Download Find TV Remote for iPhone or Android and connect to your Apple TV device.
