Can you use Apple TV without a remote? - eviltoast

I’m considering getting a used Apple TV, but was wondering if I need to buy a remote?

I have an iPhone 12, as well as some Bluetooth video game controllers, do those work as alternatives?

  • nanaimo_it_guy@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Yes you can use your phone, but only after the initial setup, to join wifi and login with Apple ID.

    After that you can put your remote in a drawer and forget about it, well until you need to do setup again, although I have never done that in 3 years.

    The remote comes with it, so it’s’ not as if you have to buy one, and the setup is literally a few minutes.

    Don’t overthink this.