Question 1

What is Apple TV Remote?

Accepted Answer

A native macOS app that lets you control your Apple TV from your Mac. Use your keyboard's arrow keys to navigate, Enter to select, Space to play/pause. No phone needed.

Question 2

How does pairing work?

Accepted Answer

When you first connect, your Apple TV shows a 4-digit code on screen. Enter it in the app. After that, your Mac remembers the pairing and reconnects automatically.

Question 3

Can I control multiple Apple TVs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The app discovers all Apple TVs on your network. You can switch between them with one click from the menu bar or the main window.

Question 4

What commands does the remote support?

Accepted Answer

All 21 Apple TV Remote commands: navigation (up, down, left, right), select, menu, home, play/pause, volume up/down, mute, skip forward/back, Siri, sleep, screen saver, and more.

Question 5

What keyboard shortcuts are available?

Accepted Answer

Arrow keys for navigation, Enter for select, Escape for menu/back, Space for play/pause, H for home, M for mute. Cmd+Up/Down for volume. All customizable in settings.

Question 6

What is the Now Playing widget?

Accepted Answer

A small overlay that shows what's currently playing on your Apple TV - album art, title, artist, and playback progress. Updates in real-time.

Question 7

How does text input work?

Accepted Answer

When Apple TV shows a keyboard (like in search), just type on your Mac keyboard. Much faster than navigating letter by letter with the remote.

Question 8

Does my Mac need to be on the same network?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your Mac and Apple TV must be on the same local network (WiFi or Ethernet). The app uses Apple's protocol to communicate directly with your Apple TV.

Question 9

Is this an official Apple app?

Accepted Answer

No. Apple TV Remote is an independent third-party app. It uses the same protocol as the official iOS Remote app, but we're not affiliated with Apple Inc.

Question 10

Is this a subscription?

Accepted Answer

No. $17 once. Forever. No monthly fees. No yearly renewals. You get all future updates included.

Question 11

What's the free trial?

Accepted Answer

Full access to everything for 14 days. No credit card needed. All features work - no limitations during trial.

Question 12

What if I don't like it?

Accepted Answer

Try the free trial first. If you buy and it's not for you, email us within 7 days for a full refund.

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What is Apple TV Remote?

Why not use a web app?

Is this an official Apple app?

What platforms are supported?

Can I use multiple Apple IDs?

How much space does it use?

Is my data safe?

Can I get banned from Apple services?

Is this a subscription?

What's the free trial?

Can I use it on multiple Macs?

What if I don't like it?

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