How to Use Buttons on Apple TV Remote App on iPhone
For sheer convenience, I prefer to use the iPhone to control Apple TV instead of using the physical remote. The software remote is quite responsive and comes with some handy customization for a more personalized experience. One of my favorite features is the ability to use buttons on the iPhone Apple TV Remote. As compared to the swipe gestures, it makes the task of controlling the Apple TV a tad easier. Haven’t tried the directional buttons as yet? Well, it’s buried a little deep into the Settings and you need to enable the toggle to get started. Let me help you out!
Use Buttons on iPhone Apple TV Remote Instead of Swipe Gestures
While gestures like thenewly introduced text-editinganddouble-tap for managing messagesmake a lot of things straightforward and are appreciated. Most users hate the swipe to navigate gesture on Apple TV remote. That’s why Apple has offered an opt-in option to use buttons on the software Apple TV remote. And from a user-experience point of view, I find it thoughtful. So, try it to see how it fares with your usage.
Enable Directional Buttons on iPhone
As I said above, you need to first turn on the directional buttons setting. So, follow the below steps to enable it.
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Open theSettings appon your device. Then, scroll down and chooseAccessibility.
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Under the Physical and Motor section, chooseApple TV Remote.
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Now, turn on the switch forDirectional Buttons.
Using Buttons on iPhone Apple TV Remote
The best way to use the Apple TV app on the iPhone is to add the remote button to the Control Center. If you haven’t done it already, head over toSettings > Control Center > Customize Controls. Under the More Controls section, find theApple TV Remote iconand tap on the“+”button to the left of it.
Going forward, you can access Apple TV Remote right from the control center of your device.
On iPhone X or later:Swipe down from the top right corner to bring up Control Center and choose the Apple TV Remote button. After that, go ahead and use the buttons as usual.
On the older iPhones featuring Home button:Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access Control Center and then choose the Apple TV Remote button.
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Use iPhone Apple TV Remote Efficiently
So, that’s the quick way to enable directional buttons on the iPhone Apple TV Remote. For me, my iPhone is the best remote for controlling several things including smart home accessories. App Store is loaded with a ton of remote apps (not to mention Apple’s own Home app) that work efficiently with iOS devices. So, do not fail to try some handy ones to control several things. By the way, let me know your feedback about this useful hack.
Rajesh Mishra
An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession. When he is not digging into hacks and tracking down stories that are breaking the internet, you may find him reciting poems.
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