Hello,
is there a library or instruction how to emulate a Apple TV 4k 4. Generation Remote Control with ESP32 (S3) BLE interface?
Regards, Arduino4Fun
What type of emulation are you referring to? Or are you actually wanting to duplicate the control?
Hi,
thanks for the response. I want to use a ESP32 (with the BLE interface) with some buttons instead the original remote control
Regards Arduino4Fun
Alright, that is a beginning. Apparently the Apple TV uses BLE for a remote. Please don't stop your description by saying 'some buttons"! Type and number of buttons and where will the buttons live? Are you building a box of some sort?
You know, our Apple remote is crapping out. And it's been buggy since birth. It would be fun to make a home brew version.
I think I have a Adafruit Blue Fruit Feather running around here somewhere..
-jim lee
Hi,
Background: A monitor is connected to the Apple TV via HDMI. Also a smart bike trainer via Bluetooth. The whole thing is controlled/set up via the Apple remote control (as intended). In the Zwift application running on Apple TV, a “PowerUp” function is activated via the “Play” button on the remote control.
As I have an ESP32 mounted on the handlebars for various other functions, I would like to emulate the remote control function via Bluetooth.
Is this possible in parallel with the remote control? If I am correctly informed, Apple TV 4K has three Bluetooth channels. Technically, this should work. Bluetooth: Remote control/SmartTrainer/ESP32. However, I can't find any information on how to establish communication between Apple TV and ESP32. Or is there an IR interface? Does anyone have any tips?
Best regards, Arduino4Fun
I’m not aware of any successful attempt to hack the remote using an esp32
That's ok. I found out my iPhone can do the appleTV remote thing already.
-jim lee
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