Is it possible to control the Apple TV with the LG Magic Remote?

Solution 1:

I found a really gross workaround.

1. Buy a learning universal remote. I used this old thing
2. After selecting any "DVD/Bluray" make from the LG TV UI, have the learning remote learn the keys you want to use for ⬆️
3. With both remotes, sit by the Apple TV and hold and/or mash that key. After a dozen or so tries the Apple TV should eventually fill its progress bar and accept it.
4. Repeat for ,⬇️,⬅️,➡️, OK, and Menu. Note that the button in the center of the magic remote and most settings buttons around it are not programmable, so I had to settle for "O" to mean "OK" and "8" to mean "Menu"

Not ideal, but better than nothing. LG Magic Remote now works fine for navigating the Apple TV

Solution 2:

For me, this was working:

1. Make sure the Apple TV is not assigned a specific device in the Input Manager app. Delete it if it has one.

2. Turn off the LG TV's Quickstart mode.

3. Turn off the Simplink mode which turns off the device (Apple TV) when TV power is turned off.

4. Set the Apple TV to never go into standby.

5. Use the LG TV Magic Remote to turn on the TV.

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