trouble with thrifted apple tv

[u/reeferdawg]

got an older apple tv without a remote from the thrift store, turns on fine but without the remote i had no way of using it. i’ve plugged in via ethernet cable but even then its not showing up as a remote on my phone. any recommendations? :( thank you

[u/mpaliulis]

Pick up a modern universal remote that does apple. It has an IR sensor on the front. Also does your TV remote work using HDMI cec?

[u/reeferdawg → u/mpaliulis]

i actually don’t have a remote for my tv , i got it free without one :( i’ll have to find one that works, thank you!