CiderTV
CiderTV is a remote control app for macOS that lets you control Apple TV devices (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation) via Bluetooth from your Mac. It provides an alternative to the physical Apple Remote or native Apple TV app when you've lost, damaged or misplaced your remote. The app allows you to navigate Apple TV menus with keyboard controls or an on-screen interface and is designed as a backup control solution for emergency situations or convenience. A companion version also exists for Android devices.
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1 suggestionCiderTV appears to have been abandoned — the most recent information in search results dates to 2016–2017, the macOS version last mentioned in 2016. There is no evidence of a native Apple Silicon build or any updates in recent years. The Intel-only app you have will continue to run under Rosetta 2 today, but Apple is removing Rosetta 2 entirely in macOS 28 (September 2028), so CiderTV will stop working on that release. For Apple TV remote control needs, Apple provides the Control Center integration in macOS (swipe from the top-right corner of the screen and use the Apple TV icon) and the native Apple TV app itself, both of which work natively on Apple Silicon Macs without requiring any third-party utility. If you specifically prefer a Bluetooth remote experience, the standard Apple Remote or Siri Remote purchased from Apple are the supported alternatives going forward.
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