“Enhancing your smart TV experience just got easier with the seamless integration of your Apple Watch as a remote control for your Apple TV. With the intuitive Remote app, you can effortlessly navigate menus and select your favorite shows using the minimalist Siri Remote design.
Ensure your iPhone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV, and your Apple Watch shares the same Apple ID. Launch the Remote app, locate your Apple TV, and follow simple steps to pair them. Alternatively, use the Now Playing app for a convenient control experience. Simply launch Now Playing on your Apple Watch, select your Apple TV, and enjoy navigating, selecting, and controlling playback with gestures and buttons.
Say goodbye to the age-old dilemma of mysteriously lost remotes and embrace the convenience of using your Apple Watch as a backup remote control for your Apple TV.”
Here’s how you can use the Remote app:
- On your Apple Watch, launch the Remote app (blue play button).
- Find your Apple TV. If it isn’t listed, tap on Add Device.
- On your Apple TV, open Settings.
- Navigate to Remotes and Devices > Remote App and Devices.
- Choose your Apple Watch.
- Type the passcode shown on your watch and wait for the pairing icon to appear, confirming successful connection.
On the other hand, if you prefer using the Now Playing app, here’s what you need to do:
- Launch Now Playing on your Apple Watch.
- If your Apple TV isn’t the default device, tap the back button and pick your Apple TV from the list.
- Select the More icon (three horizontal dots).
- Tap on TV Remote.
You can now start controlling your TV with the following gestures/buttons:
- Swipe left, right, up, or down – Navigates through the options.
- Tap on the center – Selects an item.
- Back button – Goes back to the previous menu.
- TV button – Brings you to the main menu.
- Play/Pause button – Plays or pauses the media currently on.
