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Why is Apple Remote app not working?

Author

Sophia Dalton

Updated on March 03, 2026

Why is Apple Remote app not working?

Check that your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV. Restart your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV. Also try restarting your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If you still can’t set up the Apple TV Remote, contact Apple Support.

How do I reset my iPhone remote app?

Close the TV app and then re-open and try again. To do this, double press the Home button (if your device has a Home Button), if your device does not have a Home Button, For instance iPhone 11; swipe up and pause, then find the Apple TV Remote app, and swipe it up. Now open the app again. Restart your Apple TV.

How do I turn my iPhone into a remote control?

How to Use Your iPhone as a TV Remote

  1. Download the relevant iOS app for your cable provider from the App Store.
  2. Launch the app.
  3. Login with your cable account credentials.
  4. Turn on your TV and cable box.
  5. Select the button for the remote interface.

Does Apple Remote app still work?

In October 2020, Apple rolled out an iOS update that discontinued and removed the TV Remote app from the App Store. Instead of accessing the Remote app, you now can access the Remote feature via your iPhone’s Control Center.

How do I get Apple TV remote on my iPhone?

If you don’t see the Apple TV Remote icon in Control Center on your iOS or iPadOS device, you can add it manually.

  1. On the iOS or iPadOS device, go to Settings > Control Center, then tap Customize Controls.
  2. Tap the Add button. next to Apple TV Remote in the More Controls list to add it to Control Center.

Why does my Apple TV remote app say offline?

And one other issue I experience often is that my Apple TV looks offline, even though Apple TV is turned on. Make sure that your Apple TV and and your iOS device are on the same Wi-Fi network. Restart your device. Close the app and then re-open and try again.

Can iPhone be IR remote?

Due to the fact that iPhones don’t have infrared (IR) blasters, they can’t be used to control older, non-Wi-Fi TV models, although you can buy IR dongles that plug into the Lightning connector and enable this feature. Agree to this and your iPhone should now be transformed into a remote control.

Can iPhone be used as universal remote?

‘TV Remote’ is an app that turns your iPhone into a universal control for your TV. The first time you open it, the app identifies all the connected TVs in your Wi-Fi network for quick pairing. You just have to choose your TV from the list and then authorize the app to work as a remote control.

Did Apple remove the Apple TV remote app?

Apple today silently removed its “Apple TV Remote” app from the App Store, which lets users control the Apple TV from an iPhone or iPad simulating a real Remote. The app is no longer available for download from the App Store and Apple has likely discontinued it, which means that it will no longer get any updates.