About Remote for iPhone and iPod touch

Summary

Remote is a software application for iPhone and iPod touch that allows you to control audio and video playback in your iTunes library and on Apple TV. This article provides resources that explain how to setup Remote and troubleshooting issues that may arise.  Remote can be downloaded from the iTunes Store using the App Store on iPhone or iPod touch as well as with iTunes on your Mac or PC. For information on the features of Remote, visit www.apple.com/itunes/remote/.

Products Affected

AppleTV, iPhone, iTunes, iPod touch, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (2nd generation)

System Requirements for Remote (iTunes)

• iPhone or iPod touch with software version 2.0 or later*
• iTunes 7.7 or later

* iPhone or iPod touch software version 3.0 or later is required for the directional remote feature

System Requirements for Remote (Apple TV)

• iPhone or iPod touch with software version 2.0 or later
• Apple TV with software version 2.1 or later*

* iPhone or iPod touch software version 3.0 or later and Apple TV software version 2.4 or later are required for the directional remote feature

Setting up Remote

Remote must be paired with your iTunes library or Apple TV in order to control content playback. Follow the instructions below to pair Remote.

iTunes

1. Open iTunes on your Mac or PC.
2. Connect iPhone or iPod touch to a Wi-Fi network that is connected to the local network that your Mac or PC is also connected to.
3. Open the Remote application on your mobile device.
4. Select Add Library in the Remote settings screen.
5. Remote will display a 4 digit passcode. In iTunes select the name of your iPhone or iPod touch in the Devices list and enter the passcode.
6. Remote will be paired with iTunes and you can begin browsing your library using Remote and select a piece of content to play.

Apple TV

1. Connect iPhone or iPod touch to a Wi-Fi network that is connected to the local network that your Apple TV also connected to.
2. Open the Remote application on your mobile device.
3. Select Add Library in the Remote settings screen. Remote will then display a 4 digit passcode.
4. On Apple TV, select Settings from the main menu, select General and then Remotes.
5. Select the name of your iPhone or iPod touch.
6. Enter the 4 digit passcode. Use the volume up/down keys on the Apple Remote (Infrared) to change the number that is displayed and the track next/back keys to switch digits.
7. Click Done.
8. Remote will be paired with Apple TV and you can begin browsing your library using Remote and select a piece of content to play.

Additional Information

If you experience issues connecting Remote to iTunes or Apple TV, review the support document below

• Remote for iPhone or iPod touch can’t connect to iTunes or Apple TV

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