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ATV Desktop Remote is a free, open-source application designed to control Apple TV devices directly from a desktop computer. It provides a compact remote control interface that operates from the system menu bar or tray. Users can navigate Apple TV menus, select content, and perform remote control actions without using a physical remote. The application supports keyboard shortcuts that map computer keys to Apple TV remote functions. It also provides long-press interactions for commands requiring extended button presses. Multiple Apple TV devices can be paired and managed through the same application. Built with Electron and pyatv, ATV Desktop Remote is available for macOS and Windows and offers convenient access to Apple TV controls during everyday computer use.
Features
- Desktop-based Apple TV remote control with menu navigation and content selection
- System menu bar or tray integration for convenient remote access
- Keyboard shortcuts mapped to Apple TV navigation and remote control commands
- Long-press button simulation for accessing additional Apple TV interface functions
- Multiple Apple TV device pairing and management through a single application
- Global keyboard shortcut for opening the remote interface from other desktop applications
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