Apple TV remotes can stop working for a variety of reasons, and there are several ways you could try to fix the problem.
Here's how to add your Apple TV Remote to your iPhone or iPad: Open Control Center as described above. On the top-left corner, select the Add symbol. Select the Add a Control symbol located on the ...
The remote includes a TV/Home button ... to and watch content from paid services without having to open up a third-party app, and Apple suggests content you might like to watch.