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Brand New Apple TV remote app for iPhone is out now
Apple TV users no longer need to use that awkward Siri remote, as Apple launched their new remote app with which users can get all the advantage of all media hub’s feature. A brand new Apple TV remote app is released on 1st August, which drags iOS interface into modern era. This release has opened a new set of opportunities for mobile apps development companies USA especially mobile app development companies NYC, Atlanta etc, UK and across the world who are able to develop app for Apple TV. This app mimics the functionality of the Siri Remote and is used to control the fourth-generation Apple TV as well as older Apple TV models. But there is no option to use the legacy iTunes Remote app for the users who want to control iTunes media on their Mac. The Apple remote was released to the public on 1st August Monday afternoon at WWDC.It was available in beta version for the developers to test till Monday’s release. An app has to connect Apple TV via Bluetooth, having the exact layout as it was for the Siri remote. It has a significant improvement over the old remote app. It is a good replacement of previous remote app that was not fully supported to the latest features of fourthgeneration Apple TV. But it is also missing few features in its current version. The new app is freely available on Apple app store with a 5.5 megabyte download. It requires iOS 9.3.2 or later for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Without Siri, Apple TV remote app can also work with a third generation with Apple TV software 7.2.1 or a second-generation model with Apple TV software 6.2.1. The Apple’s description for the new Apple TV remote app –
Apple TV Remote is a great companion to Apple TV, delivering the best of the Siri Remote. With Apple TV Remote, you’ll never need to put down your iPhone to enjoy Apple TV. Control Apple TV with a swipe of your finger or use the keyboard to quickly enter text. And you can use the app along with the Siri Remote. The features of the app include –
Navigate Apple TV with touch gestures Quickly enter text, email addresses, and passwords using the keyboard Ask Siri to find something great to watch, listen to, or play Control the movie, TV shows, or songs that're currently playing Play games using the accelerometer and gyroscope Turn on Game Mode for simplified game controls
Requirements: iOS devices using iOS 9.3.2 or later Wi-Fi connection to Apple TV