Apple-TV and activity

"I’ve integrated an Apple TV. At the bottom of the screen, there are four small squares that provide access to Netflix, BlueTV, Disney+, etc.

I would like to be able to use these options directly from my ‘Watch TV’ activity, but I don’t know how to do it. I can only map Apple TV commands. Is it possible?"

Not possible. You could put single apps in the GUI with the source command.

Ralf

Not sure if you use Home Assistant, but I am wondering if you can create a script to open the app on the Apple TV and then add that to your button action. I just got my remote, so I haven’t gotten that far yet. But I THINK that might work.

HA not needed. Integration has anything build in.

Got it! Thank you! If anyone else stumbles across this thread, the config looks like this…

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So you definitely can add app launch buttons. One thing i have found is that the apple tv needs to be in off status the app launch drop down will show when setting up your buttons. I have it all setup and working great.

@bmann2200 Where did you find your icons? Please share! :slight_smile:

Basically google image search. Search “Logo icon” mostly look for app store icons if possible. typically get lucky with finding Play Store icons

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For other generic icons I really like Flaticon.com

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There’s a repository specifically for UC Remotes including an App icon downloader and an icon editor: https://icons.rep.moe

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It works, thank you!

I just asked this question when I was prompted to check this thread. THANK YOU for sharing the solution of this with example.

Thanks for that info. I will be trying to do this on my Unfolded 3 a little later

Sorry for being obtuse… For UC 3, I clicked add Widget–; I do not see an input source command for my Apple ATV. Possibilities are: IR command/IR Sequence/Switch on/Menu… etc
How did you get thee Input Source option?

In the entity settings I see; Infrared output device: UCD3-0BC2BC Infrared outport port: Default (all outputs)

On the right pane I see Cursor_Down; Cursor_Enter;Forward.. etc

It looks like you are connecting to your Apple TV using IR rather than the native IP integration. You’re probably missing out on a lot of functionality doing it that way. Try the native ATV integration.

i tried adding it again. Do I have to completely remove it?

Apple TV cannot be deleted because it is a fixed part of the firmware. Start setup again.

Ralf

Do you mean to reset the U3 remote? So back to Factory?