Your Apple TV really is part of your Apple ecosystem. The proof is that you can use your iPhone or iPad as a remote control -- and it's easy to do.

Next, use the iOS Remote app or a third-party Android app to sync with your Apple TV. Disconnect the Ethernet cable, and then go to Settings > Network > Wi-Fi and select your network.

If your Apple TV is running tvOS 18 or later, use your iPhone or iPad as the remote and check the signal strength indicator by going to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Remote.

If there’s one issue I have with the Apple TV, it’s that the remote doesn’t have a dedicated Home button. If you want to return to the Home Screen, you have to repeatedly hit the Back button (or hold ...

1. Customize the Siri Remote Before getting started, you’ll want to ensure that your Apple TV’s bundled Siri Remote behaves as expected.