You can use your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch as a remote control for your Apple TV.
Tip: Apple TV automatically switches to your profile when you wake up Apple TV using Remote controls on a device that’s connected to your Apple Account.
On your iPhone or iPad, open Control Center, then tap the Apple TV Remote icon
On your iPhone or iPad, use the touch area and buttons to do any of the following:
Apple TV action
iPhone or iPad gesture
Navigate to and highlight items.
Swipe left, right, up, or down in the touch area.
Scroll lists.
Swipe up or down a few times in the touch area.
Select the highlighted item.
Tap in the touch area.
View additional menu options for the highlighted item.
Touch and hold the touch area.
Return to the previous screen.
Tap again to go to the Home Screen.
Adjust the volume.
Press the volume buttons on your iPhone or iPad.
Note: This works only with supported audio/video receivers. For information about setting up Apple TV to control your TV or receiver, see .
Skip forward or back during playback.
Tap to access InSight and other information directly on your iPhone or iPad without interrupting the viewing experience on your TV. For more information, see .
Return to the Home Screen.
Touch and hold .
Turn the Digital Crown.
Mute or unmute audio.
Tap on Apple TV, then go to Remotes and Devices > Remote App and Devices. To remove a device from the list, select the device, then select Forget This Device.