Apple TV 4K (1st gen) remote and switching from Firestick 4K max

[mikelets456]

I bought a used 4K 1st gen Apple TV box. I have been using Firestick for a while but it's becoming slow, unresponsive at times and I have to reboot. I have been researching Apple TV and realize I can get a lot of Apps on there that I thought I couldn't like Tea TV and others.

My question is, since this didn't come with a remote can I simply use my phone or can I pair the Firestick or Roku remote with Apple TV?

Also, any other tips or suggestions?

 

[Basic75]

You can purchase a new original Apple remote. You can also use a supported game controller, iPhone or iPad as remote, though I'm not quite sure how good that will work if it's the only thing you have. I don't believe any other remote will work with an Apple TV.

 

[mikelets456]

You can purchase a new original Apple remote. You can also use a supported game controller, iPhone or iPad as remote, though I'm not quite sure how good that will work if it's the only thing you have. I don't believe any other remote will work with an Apple TV.

I didn't do my research, fully as I was seeing if I like Apple TV before swapping out all my 4K sticks---I bought the 4K Apple TV box for $35 but a new remote is $60---and a new/refurb is $109 with a remote. I have seen these $10 remotes on Amazon---but they're cheap.

 

[Audit13]

I use a Harmony with my first Gen 4k and it's fine. I could even use it to set it up at a factory reset.