How to Connect an iPhone or iPad to Apple TV
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Introduction
Tools You'll Need:
- An Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th generation) with tvOS 11
- An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 11 or later or a Mac with macOS High Sierra
Before You Begin:
- Your Apple TV must be up to date
- Your iOS device must be up to date
- Bluetooth must be enabled on your iOS device
Make Sure your iOS device is up to date.
Make Sure your Apple TV is up to date.
Make sure your iOS device has Bluetooth enabled.
1 Connect to iOS
To complete the following steps, you will need both your iOS device and your Apple TV.
On Your Apple TV
- Power on your Apple TV, then push the home button on the remote.
- Choose Settings.
- Choose Remotes and Devices.
- Choose Remote.
On Your iOS Device
- Unlock your iOS device and bring it close to your Apple TV.
- When you see a message on your iOS device that says Pair Apple TV, tap Pair.
On Your Apple TV
- You will see a code appear on your TV screen.
On Your iOS Device
- On your iOS device, enter the four-digit pin that appears on your TV.
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YesNoTools You'll Need:
- An Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th generation) with tvOS 11
- An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 11 or later or a Mac with macOS High Sierra
Before You Begin:
- Your Apple TV must be up to date
- Your iOS device must be up to date
- Bluetooth must be enabled on your iOS device
Make Sure your iOS device is up to date.
Make Sure your Apple TV is up to date.
Make sure your iOS device has Bluetooth enabled.
To complete the following steps, you will need both your iOS device and your Apple TV.
On Your Apple TV
- Power on your Apple TV, then push the home button on the remote.
- Choose Settings.
- Choose Remotes and Devices.
- Choose Remote.
On Your iOS Device
- Unlock your iOS device and bring it close to your Apple TV.
- When you see a message on your iOS device that says Pair Apple TV, tap Pair.
On Your Apple TV
- You will see a code appear on your TV screen.
On Your iOS Device
- On your iOS device, enter the four-digit pin that appears on your TV.