{"id":16767,"date":"2021-12-03T08:22:43","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T08:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visioneclick.com\/?p=16767"},"modified":"2021-11-30T08:36:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T08:36:21","slug":"how-to-connect-apple-tv-to-wifi-without-remote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visioneclick.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-apple-tv-to-wifi-without-remote","title":{"rendered":"How To Connect Apple TV to WIFI Without Remote?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In today\u2019s technologically advanced world, mediums of entertainment are evolving and developing rapidly.\u00a0In fact, a large number of corporations have launched streaming or TV services as their latest feat. Amazon,\u00a0Netflix, and Hulu are\u00a0just a few of these examples.\u00a0<\/span>Similarly, Apple also came out with a\u00a0television network a few years ago. Since the launch of\u00a0Apple TV, it has gained a significant number of users and its popularity keeps increasing today. <\/span><\/p>\n

However,\u00a0Apple\u2019s new service can also be challenging to use. It doesn\u2019t function without its unique remote. And remotes have a reputation of getting lost frequently. But don\u2019t worry. This guide will help you connect your Apple TV to a WIFI without the remote. Here\u2019s how.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Password Sharing from a Different iOS Device<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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If you\u2019ve lost your Apple TV remote or don\u2019t have access to it, don\u2019t worry. You can still connect your Apple TV to a wireless connection. However, this can get a little tricky.\u00a0This device uses its own unique remote to enable and disable essential functions. But there are still ways around this. If you don\u2019t have an Apple remote at hand, you can make use of another\u00a0iOS device.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you have a recent version of the iOS software, you will be able to relay the WIFI network, Apple ID, and even\u00a0your password to the Apple TV.\u00a0In order to do this, you need to first ensure that you have both your Bluetooth and WIFI enabled on your Apple tool.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When you turn the Apple TV on, you\u2019ll see the Start-up screen. When it appears, link your iOS device to your TV box.\u00a0After you\u2019ve done this, you\u2019ll get on-screen instructions on what to do next. Follow these\u00a0instructions\u00a0and you\u2019ll successfully be able to connect your Apple TV to the internet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Using a Standard TV Remote as an Alternative to the Original\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Today, a large number of\u00a0top streaming TV providers<\/a>\u00a0have remotes that are unique to their devices. Thus, your standard TV remote doesn\u2019t have too much use in this age.\u00a0However, it can prove to be a great alternative to the Apple TV remote if you can\u2019t find the original. In order to use the standard remote to control your Apple TV,\u00a0first, find a suitable remote.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This\u00a0should\u00a0have directional buttons to make the process easier for you. After this, connect your Apple TV to the\u00a0Ethernet cable.\u00a0Once it\u2019s\u00a0connected, go to the Settings tab on your Apple TV. Then click General and then Remotes.\u00a0To do this, you\u2019ll need to use the remote feature available on your iPhone\u2019s control\u00a0center.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Following this, select the Learn Remote option and follow the instructions to allow Apple TV to associate with the standard TV remote. After the process has been completed,\u00a0unplug the ethernet cable and turn the WIFI on for your Apple TV. Do this by going to General settings using your\u00a0standard\u00a0remote.\u00a0One of the best parts about using this is that it allows you to keep using the standard TV remote for other\u00a0functions\u00a0too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Using Your iPhone as a Remote\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Smartphones can be used for a variety of functions now. With greater access to TV deals like\u00a0Optimum TV packages<\/a>, many people are using their phones to\u00a0watch television too. If you can\u2019t find access to your Apple TV remote, you can simply use your smartphone as a remote for your Apple TV.\u00a0In order to do this, you\u2019ll need to go to the control center\u2019s remote feature.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you have the latest update like iOS 12 in your iPhone, controls for the Apple TV can get activated automatically.\u00a0This means that you don\u2019t even need to connect it manually. Once you\u2019ve connected it, wait for it to self-detect.\u00a0 However, if you can\u2019t find access to the\u00a0remote icon, you will need to\u00a0manually carry out this task. For this, simply go to the control center.\u00a0After this, click on the customize control bar. This will show you a plus sign right next to Apple TV. Click it to activate your connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0When you\u2019ve done this, open the control center menu and choose the remote icon to open Apple TV Remote.\u00a0Following this, switch your Apple TV on and use an ethernet cable to connect it to the WIFI. Now, you have the option of configuring your internet connection by choosing the Settings tab and selecting your own network. If you keep up with the instructions given to you, you\u2019ll be able to complete the process through a PIN number.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Making Use of a Bluetooth Keyboard\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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With greater access to cost-effective packages like\u00a0Cox bundle deals<\/a>, people are becoming\u00a0frequent users of TV,\u00a0internet, and phone services.\u00a0Additionally,\u00a0Bluetooth\u00a0keyboards\u00a0are\u00a0also\u00a0used by a large number of people today. Thus, there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ll have this lying around you. If you do, this can be used to connect your Apple TV to the WIFI without the use of an\u00a0Apple TV remote. With this tool, you can simply configure your\u00a0Apple TV.\u00a0In order to do this, you will first need to keep your iPhone close to the TV box.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This will speed up the process of and WIFI configuration. Once you\u2019ve switched your Apple TV on, it\u2019s important to keep your Bluetooth keyboard in its vicinity. Once you\u2019ve set it close, enable the pairing mode. Following this, you\u2019ll get a code on your TV screen. Type whatever you see on the keyboard. During this entire process, you can use keys like the Arrow and Return key to make navigation easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s technologically advanced world, mediums of entertainment are evolving and developing rapidly.\u00a0In fact, a large number of corporations have launched streaming or TV services as their latest feat. Amazon,\u00a0Netflix, and Hulu are\u00a0just a few of these examples.\u00a0Similarly, Apple also came out with a\u00a0television network a few years ago. Since the launch of\u00a0Apple TV, it … <\/p>\n