Control your Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K from your iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi, in the same app as your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku and other TVs. No account, no ads. New in version 1.6 (beta).
Download on the App StoreFree. Pro is a one-time $1.99. No subscriptions.
Your Apple TV sits next to your TVs. Remote Papi picks the one on the Wi-Fi you're on.
D-pad, Select, Back, Home, play/pause, skip, volume and power, plus a list of your Apple TV apps to open.
“Movie Night” can wake the Apple TV and open an app. Simple Mode gives kids and grandparents a few big buttons (Pro).
Play/pause, volume and power on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (Pro).
Apple TV HD and every Apple TV 4K. Your iPhone and the Apple TV need to be on the same Wi-Fi.
In Remote Papi tap Add a TV, pick your Apple TV and tap Connect & Save. The Apple TV shows a 4-digit PIN; type it in the app. You only do this once.
The Apple TV sends volume to your TV or speakers. On the Apple TV, set it up under Settings › Remotes and Devices › Volume Control (or use AirPlay speakers).
Power wakes the Apple TV or puts it to sleep. To have the TV follow, turn on Settings › Remotes and Devices › Control TVs and Receivers on the Apple TV (it uses HDMI-CEC).
Yes, the full remote is free. Remote Papi Pro is an optional one-time $1.99 for Scenes, Simple Mode, the Lock Screen remote and volume buttons.
More in Help. Remote Papi is an independent app, not made by Apple.
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