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.

To use Remote for Apple TV, simply open the app on your Android device. It showcases your virtual remote with buttons similar to what you would find on a physical Apple TV remote.

It can be frustrating when the volume control on your Apple TV remote isn't working. Luckily, it is an easy fix. Here's what you need to do.

You shouldn't have to touch devices or tap on apps to control them, says a new Apple patent, you should be able to just wave your iPhone and let it figure out what you want.