There are two ways to use your Apple Watch as a remote control for your Apple TV: via the Remote app and the Now Playing app. In both cases, you first need to make sure your iPhone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV and that your Apple Watch is linked to the same Apple ID as your Apple TV.
Here’s how you can use the Remote app:
- On your Apple Watch, launch the Remote app (blue play button).
- Find your Apple TV. If it isn’t listed, tap on Add Device.
- On your Apple TV, open Settings.
- pilot to Remotes and Devices > Remote App and Devices.
- pick your Apple Watch.
- Type the passcode shown on your watch and foresee for the pairing icon to appear, confirming successful connection.
On the other hand, if you prefer using the Now Playing app, here’s what you need to do:
- Launch Now Playing on your Apple Watch.
- If your Apple TV isn’t the default device, tap the back button and pick your Apple TV from the list.
- Select the More icon (three horizontal dots).
- Tap on TV Remote.
You can now start controlling your TV with the following gestures/buttons:
- Swipe left, right, up, or down – Navigates through the options.
- Tap on the center – Selects an item.
- Back button – Goes back to the previous menu.
- TV button – Brings you to the main menu.
- Play/Pause button – Plays or pauses the media currently on.
