Did you know you can control your Apple TV with your Apple Watch? Well you can. You can use gestures just like you do on the iPhone app. The Remote app comes pre-installed on the Apple Watch, so you don’t even need to install it. We will show you how to set it up. First thing you have to do is make sure that your iPhone and Apple TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. Then make sure that your iPhone, iTunes and Apple TV all have the same Apple ID.
How to setup Apple Watch to Control Apple TV
- Press the Digital Crown to go to the home screen on your Apple Watch.
- Tap on the Remote app icon on your Apple Watch to launch it.
- Tap on the + button to add a new device.
- Next, navigate to Settings from the main menu, then choose General, then Remotes.
- Select your Apple Watch from the list under iOS Remotes.
- Then enter the passcode displayed at the top.
- Tap on the Apple TV icon to start using your Apple Watch to control your Apple TV.