Rui CarmoApple’s Apple TV is the company’s media-centric set-top box, originally shipped in 2007 as a streaming appliance and now evolved into a hub for tvOS apps, AirPlay, and HomeKit-aware home entertainment.
The hardware has changed a lot over the years, yet the missing remote control experience inspired a number of companion tools that bring deeper integration with the macOS ecosystem.
| Category | Date | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2026 | ItsyTV | Native macOS menu bar remote for Apple TV with D-pad navigation, app grid, now-playing controls, pairing helpers, and per-device hotkeys. |