Lost ATV3 remote

[Beachguy]

I've lost my ATV3 remote in a move, and, in all honesty, I think someone spilled something on it right before the move anyway.

What does it take to home a new remote control to my ATV3 so that I can use it for other than simple AirPlay video?

 

[Alrescha]

What does it take to home a new remote control to my ATV3 so that I can use it for other than simple AirPlay video?

Apple remotes are generic, unless you purposely paired your old remote with your Apple TV any new Apple remote will work.

If you did pair your old remote but you have a new Apple remote, you can unpair the Apple TV by holding down Menu and Left for six seconds.

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[Beachguy]

Thanks! I have 2 ATV3s but just one remote. I couldn't get that remote to work with the other ATV.

 

[d21mike]

Thanks! I have 2 ATV3s but just one remote. I couldn't get that remote to work with the other ATV.

I never paired my ATV 3 Remotes so they all will work on any of my ATV 3's. They were in different rooms so never had a problem. They are not that expensive to get a new one. Maybe the remote you have can be unpaired. Maybe one of the ATV 3's needs to be reset (not sure). Also, you could use your iPhone Remote App (if you have an iPhone). I am now all in on ATV 4's where I have to pair all remotes because of the BT.

 

[ActionableMango]

Thanks! I have 2 ATV3s but just one remote. I couldn't get that remote to work with the other ATV.

You must have inadvertently paired one of the remotes, because by default they all work the same. Heck, even the white plastic IR remote that came with my Mac Mini (back in the day) works on ATV3.

It looks like Alrescha provided the unpairing procedure for you. I'd try that.