Use the iOS keyboard to enter text on Apple TV
If you prefer not to enter text using the Siri Remote, you can configure a nearby iOS device to share its keyboard whenever a text field appears on Apple TV.
The iOS device must meet certain minimum requirements. See the Apple Support article Continuity system requirements.
Configure an iPhone or iPad to enter text on Apple TV
Make sure the iOS device and Apple TV are both signed in to iCloud using the same account and turn on Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi on the iOS device.
Use an iOS keyboard to type on Apple TV
Whenever a text field appears on Apple TV, a notification appears on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap the notification and enter text in the iOS keyboard that appears.
Text you enter on the iOS device automatically appears in the text field on Apple TV.
Turn off the Apple TV keyboard on iOS
If you don’t want your iOS device to be used as a keyboard for Apple TV, turn off keyboard notifications on your iOS device.
On your iOS device, go to Settings >Notifications >Apple TV Keyboard and turn off Allow Notifications.