A menubar app to control an Apple TV from your desktop. Runs purely in Node.js using node-appletv-remote - no Python environment or pyatv required. Compatible with tvOS 26.2.
macOS and Windows builds are available on the releases page.
- The app runs in the menubar - click the remote icon to open, right-click for options.
- Use the touchpad to swipe or tap, just like a real Apple TV remote.
- Long-press any button to simulate a long press on the remote.
- Hold Option (or Alt on Windows) to reveal keyboard shortcuts.
- Press
Cmd+Shift+Rto open the app from anywhere (Win+Shift+Ron Windows).
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys | Navigate |
| Enter | Select |
| Space | Play / Pause |
| Esc / Backspace | Menu |
| T | Home (TV) |
| L | Long-press Home |
| G | Top Menu |
| [ / ] | Skip backward / forward |
| + / - | Volume up / down |
pnpm installpnpm start- The first time the app runs it will pair with an Apple TV. You can pair with more than one device.
electron-builder is used to create standalone applications.
| Command | Target |
|---|---|
pnpm build |
macOS (current arch) |
pnpm build-arm |
macOS (ARM64) |
pnpm build:win |
Windows |
This project is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.