How to Replace Lost or Missing Apple TV Remote w/Bluetooth Keyboard

In this video, I show you how you can setup a Bluetooth keyboard to use with your Apple TV, a working alternative if you've lost the original remote.
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The Bluetooth keyboard also allows you to type in the search bars using the keyboard letters rather than selecting the characters one at a time with the remote control which can be cumbersome.

[gyugyujol]

Thanks Phil! No bullshiting, no lengthy and useless info, just pure and straightforward content.

[miguelangelem]

Finally! someone that explains how it has to be done... Direct and short.

[laubulaong]

Hi, i have the same keyboard as you however it is not pairing. Any tips?

[jairyl-jw]

Hi, Im using a Mac Ventura version and I don't have itunes. Do you know how I can set up my apple tv (3er Gen) I don't have the Remote Control, but I have a bluetooth keyboard

[thelovedheir]

This worked for me!! Thankfully it’s compatible with the Apple magic keyboard! None of the other videos worked due to the code required to get from Apple TV itself. Thank you so much!!!!

[Gumplayer]

That was best video to solve my problem. At least I can control Apple TV device with my wireless Apple Keyboad, and finally can stream video/photos from Macbook or iPhone. Thanks a lot, my hero

[ByronChou]

I logged into YouTube just to like this video. Thank you

[RookGaming]

i dug out my old apple tv to play the new delta emulator but lost my remote and this helped so much! 5 years later and still helping people!

[The_Real_Grand_Nagus]

So will a keyboard work from the USB port as well?

[ipros_phone_repair]

Hi! Restored Apple TV a few times now and it turns on the screen where it’s asking to connect to remote. Not other options. iOS 13.2. Any ideas.

[JIMNOBU]

Any luck in replicating the command for the "TV Button"?

[carolcorreia]

can i use a laptop keyboard and does any universal remote work?

[sancastro]

hello i have a question i have a apple tv 3k now it didnt come with a remote n i cant afford to go buy another one now is there anything i can do to get my apple tv going . i was told a roku remote would work but ive never even set up my apple yet at all . will my GE universal remote work ? or maybe if i download a wireless apple keyboard?

[laisoonchong]

This the one video that really make sense. I have same problem.

[ren]

Can i use a normal usb? Or does it have to be a micro usb? I used the nomal one and the apple tv didn’t pop up!

[mananabasperolino]

Can i use any bluetooth wireless keyboard or keyboard wireless for ipad mini?

[Eged]

Can you do that with an Apple TV first gen? I want to reset it with my Logitech BT keyboard...would that be possible as this Apple TV 1 does not have mini USB port..thanks!

[dmcswine]

Itunes is no longer available on mac. How can this be accomplished w/o it?

[DamnBoy]

Will this work on Apple TV 1st gen? I lost my 1st gen remote. . .

[waynebowen]

Surprisingly it works. The UI and feel is better than using my normal TIVo Media box. Thank you.