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Itsytv: Apple TV Remote icon

Itsytv: Apple TV Remote

Nikolajs Ustinovs · Utilities

Itsytv is a remote control for Apple TV that shows you what's playing.

$4.99 · In-app purchases

PRICE
$4.99
In-app purchases
BUSINESS MODEL
Paid
No overall Grossing estimate available
RATING
4.8
58 ratings · Top 5%

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Goal: Send a clear invoice after finishing a job.

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Hypothesis 1

Add more advanced features like scheduling and remote access.

Assumption to check: Limited functionality for comprehensive control of TV settings.

Validate with people who use this workflow before building.

Hypothesis 2

Implement a more modern and user-friendly interface.

Assumption to check: Poor user interface design may lead to confusion.

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Hypothesis 3

Ensure compatibility with a wider range of TV brands and models.

Assumption to check: Potential connectivity issues with various TV brands.

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Hypothesis 4

Introduce user feedback features to improve app experience.

Assumption to check: Lack of user feedback mechanisms.

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App Store description

Itsytv is a remote control for Apple TV that shows you what's playing. Connect to any Apple TV on your network and control it with a familiar touch interface. The circular d-pad supports taps, swipes, and directional input. All the buttons you need are right there – back, home, play/pause, volume, and a keyboard for search fields. ERGONOMIC DESIGN Built for both left-handed and right-handed use. Drag the remote to whichever side of the screen feels natural. You can also reposition it vertically to find the most comfortable spot for your grip. NOW PLAYING WITH SEEK BAR See what's on at a glance. The now playing bar shows artwork, title, and artist with transport controls for skip, play, and pause. Drag the seek bar to scrub to any point in the content directly from your phone – no need to hold down the d-pad like on the Siri Remote. WHAT'S PLAYING When you're watching something, Itsytv looks up the show or movie and displays the backdrop, plot summary, rating, genres, and cast – all without leaving the remote. Tap the info area to see the full detail view with cast photos and credits, then tap again to return to the remote. APP LAUNCHER Browse and launch apps installed on your Apple TV. Drag to rearrange them in your preferred order. After launching an app, Itsytv can automatically switch back to the remote tab so you're ready to navigate. KEYBOARD INPUT Type directly into search fields and text inputs on your Apple TV. When a hardware keyboard is connected, use arrow keys, return, escape, space, and volume shortcuts to control your Apple TV without touching the screen. UNIVERSAL APP Works on macOS (menu bar app) and iPhone/iPad. FEATURES - Ergonomic design for left-handed and right-handed use - Circular d-pad with tap, swipe, and directional input - Play/pause, volume, back, home, and power buttons - Now playing bar with artwork, seek bar, and transport controls - On-screen keyboard for text input and search - Hardware keyboard support with arrow keys and shortcuts - App launcher with drag-to-reorder - Content info with backdrop, plot, rating, genres, and cast - Scrollable detail view with full cast and crew - Automatic reconnection to your last Apple TV - Multiple Apple TV support with quick switching - Works on iPhone and iPad REQUIREMENTS - Apple TV (4th generation or later) - iPhone or iPad on the same Wi-Fi network - One-time pairing with a PIN code shown on your TV

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