Apple remote and multiple Apple TV's on same network question

I have 1st gen apple TV, Want to add 2nd gen apple tv.  I assume I can do that.  My real question is when using apple remote, can I control both Apple TVs independently?
Anyone have any knowledge of if this will work or not?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
If you are talking about the supplied remote, as Rudegar suggests you can pair each remote with each device so that only that remote will control the device it's paired with.
To pair a remote with a device hold down the menu and FF buttons together for six seconds or until you see a chain icon on screen. However it's not all that common for the TV's to be in different locations where an unpaired remote is unlikely to control both Apple TV's together. If you leave the remotes unpaired you should be able to use either remote with either Apple TV.
Alternatively if you are talking about the remote App for the iPhone, iPad or iPod, each Apple TV will show up as a separate device and you can control any Apple TV on your network from anywhere in your home.

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