iOS 27 brings back Home screen access to Apple TV remote on iPhone and iPad
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Zac Hall
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Summary
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 reintroduce the ability to add the virtual Apple TV remote as a Home screen icon, not just a Control Center tile. The dedicated remote app was removed in 2020, forcing users to create Shortcuts to access it from the Home screen. This update restores that convenience for iPhone and iPad users who want quick access to control their Apple TV.
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· 3 pulledStarting with iOS 27, the virtual Apple TV remote can once again be added to your Home screen, not just Control Center.
Since 2020, the dedicated app version hasn't been available.
If you wanted to launch the remote from your Home screen, you've needed to make a Shortcut instead.
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