Using iPhone Remote on Apple TV

i cannot use my Apple iPhone remote on Apple TV because my home sharing account is listed under a non iCloud account on my ATV and under my iCloud account on my iPhone.
I use my Apple ID non iCloud account for all my content purchases with the iTunes Store. However, my photos, iCloud storage and most other services are under my iCloud account. My iCloud login is what I list on both on iPhone and Apple TV, but the home sharing is linked to my Apple ID on my Apple TV and to my iCloud login on my iPhone. how do I set it up so that they are both listed as one without losing access to my iTunes content under my Apple ID or photos, storage and other non-purchased content under my iCloud login.

You don't need itunes open to play content from your tv using the remote app, however if your tv streams its content from itunes then you will need itunes open before your tv can play that content, this applies whether you use the included remote or the remote app.

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