How do I use my iPhone as a remote for my apple tv

I am trying to use my iPhone or iPad as a remote for my Apple TV, but on my TV screen the "add remote" option is grey and cannot be selected. Any suggestions? Thanks, Cliff

Welcome to the Apple Community.
If you have already turned on home sharing on the Apple TV, then the Apple TV should simply show up in the remote app without you having to do anything else.
Unfortunately, if you haven't yet enabled home sharing, you can only do so with the original remote and you'll need to purchase a replacement from the Apple Store.

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