Can the Watch be used as a remote for devices like the Apple TV?

[Premium1]

So I know probably not now, but could it be possible for the Apple watch to be used as a remote for devices such as Apple TV? Think that would be a neat addition, maybe not right away.

 

[Bigeric23]

Re: Apple watch as a remote?

You don't have to wait. You can use the Apple Watch to control your Apple TV now. There is a Remote app on the watch.

 

[Premium1]

Re: Apple watch as a remote?

You don't have to wait. You can use the Apple Watch to control your Apple TV now. There is a Remote app on the watch.

Awesome

 

[lexic]

Re: Apple watch as a remote?

(I hope Roku develops an app too.)

 

[Bigeric23]

Re: Apple watch as a remote?

That would be sweet. After all, not everyone has an Apple TV.

 

[Sci_Fy]

Re: Apple watch as a remote?

A harmony smart control app would be awesome as well.

 

[GadgetPeople]

Re: Apple watch as a remote?

Yes Its works - I setup the Watch to control both the Apple TV & my Macbook . You also can control other things like TV'v with third party
apps , Theres a pais app that lets you control Directv and entertainment items .

 

[Audizine]

Re: Apple watch as a remote?

There's an app for that!

 

[JaenelleMasen]

Re: Apple watch as a remote?

I am using it as the remote for the Apple TV. Please note that your phone has to be using the same wifi as the Apple TV for this to work as the watch remote app is just an extension of your phone at this point. have fun!

 

[fezza17]

Re: Apple watch as a remote?

Used mine as a remote for my Apple TV yesterday- worked quite well, better in some ways than the original remote (intuitive and Apple TV responds quickly to the inputs from the watch). Obviously near impossible to use for password entry and the like, but the original remote isn't great for that either in my opinion.

 

[mtlscream]

Re: Apple watch as a remote?

Used last night with my Apple TV.... It's cool..

Also Phillips updated the Hue app so nice I can control my lights too with my watch... Even better.