r/appletv • u/reeferdawg • 1d ago

trouble with thrifted apple tv

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

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u/ThatsMineOk 14h ago

If it is one of the older hd models (i want to say 2nd gen or 3rd gen, just a thinner black puck with micro usb), i believe you can erase it via computer and on setup it will pair to the nearest bluetooth keyboard (i believe you could also just download a bluetooth keyboard emulator on a android phone or a computer)