The Remote app for iPhone was recently updated to feature a flatter look, more in line with iOS 7. It works only on iOS 7 now. But it still works the same and you can use the Remote app from your iPhone/iPad to control your Apple TV. In order to connect the remote app to your Apple TV, you need to make sure Home Sharing is setup on your Apple TV. After that, it’s a very simple process. Read on for the full tutorial to Connect the Remote app to Your Apple TV: 1. Setup Home Sharing On your Apple TV The first thing you do is setup Home Sharing on the Apple TV. If you have set this up already, then you can skip this section.
Open iTunes on PC/MacGo to File → Home Sharing → Turn On Home SharingEnter your Apple ID and passwordClick on Turn On Home SharingNow, switch on the Apple TV. Choose ComputersFollow the onscreen instructions to turn on Home Sharing for Apple TVYou will use the same Apple ID and password that you used to setup Home Sharing in iTunesThe computer that you turned on Home Sharing for will be shown. This means Home Sharing on Apple TV was setup correctly
- Pairing Remote App to Apple TV
Connect your iPhone/iPad running the Remote app to a Wi-fi networkMake sure your Apple TV is connected to the same Wi-fi networkOn the Apple TV, go to Settings → General → Remotes → Remote AppWhen prompted, enter the Apple ID and password that you use for Home SharingNow, open the Remote app on your iOS deviceGo to the Settings screen and select the Apple TVIt will take a few moments to pair the app to the Apple TV
Once done, you can control Apple TV through your iPhone/iPad via the Remote app. The only thing is being connected to the same Wi-fi network and Home Sharing is enabled across iTunes and Apple TV.
