Apple TV Remote App for iPhone, iPad and Android

Lost the Siri Remote, or it will not charge or pair? Kliky is a remote for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD on your iPhone, iPad or Android phone, over Wi‑Fi.

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Kliky works with these Apple TV models

The main Apple TV series by year. Kliky also works with other Apple TV devices that run tvOS and are connected to your Wi‑Fi.

  • Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), 2022Apple TV 4K · tvOSWorks with Kliky
  • Apple TV 4K (2nd generation), 2021Apple TV 4K · tvOSWorks with Kliky
  • Apple TV 4K (1st generation), 2017Apple TV 4K · tvOSWorks with Kliky
  • Apple TV HD (previously Apple TV 4th generation), 2015Apple TV HD · tvOSWorks with Kliky

Did not find your model? Check it in our compatibility tool →

What Kliky does on an Apple TV

  • The full remote

    Directions, OK, Back, Home, volume and playback, laid out for tvOS.

  • App shortcuts

    Open the apps and channels on the TV straight from your phone.

  • Phone keyboard

    Type searches and passwords on your phone instead of with arrow keys.

  • Voice search and touchpad

    Say what you want to watch, or swipe through menus.

How to connect your phone to an Apple TV

  1. 1

    Same Wi‑Fi

    Connect your phone and the TV to the same Wi‑Fi network. Guest networks and VPNs keep them apart.

  2. 2

    Pick your Apple TV

    Open Kliky and choose the Apple TV from the list of devices it finds.

  3. 3

    Enter the code

    The Apple TV shows a code on the TV screen. Type it into the app once.

  4. 4

    Start controlling

    The TV remembers your phone, so next time Kliky reconnects by itself.

Apple TV remote app not working?

Open Help

Apple TV not found

Put the phone on the same Wi‑Fi as the Apple TV, turn off VPNs and avoid guest networks. On iPhone, allow Local Network access for the app.

No code appears on the TV

Switch the TV to the Apple TV’s HDMI input, wake the Apple TV and start the connection again from the app.

Volume does not change

Turn on HDMI‑CEC in the TV’s settings so the Apple TV can pass volume commands to it.

Keyboard not showing

Select a text field on the Apple TV first. The keyboard in Kliky opens when it is waiting for text.

Remote control for Apple TV

Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD run tvOS and accept a phone as a remote on the same network. The first time you connect, the Apple TV shows a code on screen to confirm it is you.

Kliky gives you a touch surface for swiping through the Home screen, Menu/Back, TV, Play/Pause and volume, plus a keyboard for searches and passwords.

Apple TV remote for Android

Apple’s own remote lives in Control Center on iPhone and iPad and does not exist on Android. Kliky is the same app on both, so an Android phone in the household can control the Apple TV too, next to the Roku or Samsung in other rooms.

Siri Remote not working

Charge it for 30 minutes first; a drained Siri Remote gives no sign of life. Then restart it: hold the TV button and Volume Down together for about 5 seconds, until the light on the Apple TV goes off and on. To pair it again, hold Back (or Menu) and Volume Up for 5 seconds close to the Apple TV. Details are in Apple TV remote not working.

Lost Apple TV remote

An Apple TV that is on your Wi‑Fi can be controlled from a phone at once, which also lets you sign in, change settings and keep watching while you look for the remote. See how to use an Apple TV without the remote.

An Apple TV that is not on a network needs a remote, or an Ethernet cable to bring it online.

Volume on an Apple TV

The Apple TV has no volume of its own. Volume buttons control your TV or soundbar by infrared or HDMI‑CEC. From a phone, volume is passed through HDMI‑CEC, so that has to be on in the TV’s settings.

Apple TV remote app FAQ

Can I use my phone as an Apple TV remote?

Yes. With the phone on the same Wi‑Fi, pick the Apple TV in Kliky and enter the code shown on the TV.

Is there an Apple TV remote app for Android?

Apple does not make one. Kliky runs on Android and controls an Apple TV over Wi‑Fi.

How do I pair a Siri Remote?

Hold Back, or Menu on older remotes, and Volume Up for 5 seconds close to the Apple TV.

Which Apple TV models does it work with?

Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, the models that run tvOS.

Can I control an Apple TV without Wi‑Fi?

No. A phone reaches the Apple TV over the network, by Wi‑Fi or with the Apple TV on Ethernet.

Is the Apple TV remote app free?

Yes. Kliky is free to download on the App Store and Google Play, and the remote is free to use. Some extra features are offered as an optional subscription inside the app.

Is this the official Apple TV app?

No. Kliky is an independent app made by Orvanta Digital Limited and is not affiliated with Apple TV.

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