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Apple

Mods for your Apple TV

A tvOS streaming box for apps, games and media, sold outright.

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21 mods

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VLC for Apple TVApp

Play your own media from a computer or NAS

VLC's media library on Apple TV, with video files from a network share

1,317stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Best if: Your movies and shows sit on a computer or NAS, with no media server
Catch: tvOS can delete files copied onto the Apple TV when storage runs low, so keep the originals

iSponsorBlockTVSelf-hosted server

Skip sponsor segments and mute YouTube ads

6,571stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1w ago.

Best if: You watch YouTube in its Apple TV app and have a computer that stays on
Catch: It skips sponsor segments and mutes ads but doesn't remove them, and can't mute AirPlay audio

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KodiApp

Play local files, network media and live TV

21,390stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: HD and 4K, build in XcodeAlso works with Google, Amazon, LG, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Xiaomi, Skyworth, Philips, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, Haier, CHiQ / Changhong, Konka, Pioneer, JVC, Insignia, Thomson, and Grundig
Needs: Your media files or a network share

iSponsorBlockTVSelf-hosted server

Skip sponsor segments and mute YouTube ads

6,571stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1w ago.

Devices: YouTube app, no AirPlay audio mutingAlso works with Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Samsung, LG, and Roku

ProvenanceApp

Play your own retro games with a controller

6,391stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Needs: Mac with Xcode + your game files

SwiftfinApp

Watch your Jellyfin library on Apple TV

4,241stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Needs: A Jellyfin server

YatteeApp

Watch YouTube through your own video server

3,772stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 6d ago.

Needs: TestFlight + Invidious or Piped

Moonlight for Apple TVApp

Stream games from your computer to the TV

1,701stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1mo ago.

Needs: PC running Sunshine + controller

atvloadlySelf-hosted server

Install and renew sideloaded Apple TV apps

1,612stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Data: Apple's unofficial API. Signs in with your Apple password the way Apple's own app does, so it can stop working when Apple changes it.

PassepartoutApp

Connect Apple TV to an OpenVPN or WireGuard server

1,390stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2d ago.

Needs: App Store purchase + VPN server

VLC for Apple TVApp

Play your own media from a computer or NAS

1,317stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Needs: Media on a computer, NAS or server

pyatv command-line toolsCommand line tool

Read playback and send commands from a terminal

1,198stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3mo ago.

Data: From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.

sing-box MTApp

Use your own VPN or proxy configuration

1,056stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 5d ago.

Needs: iPhone + your VPN or proxy server

ATV Desktop RemoteDesktop app

Use your computer keyboard as an Apple TV remote

594stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2mo ago.

Data: From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.

Homebridge Apple TV EnhancedPlug-in

Trigger HomeKit automations from Apple TV playback

330stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 5d ago.

Needs: Homebridge on Linux
Data: From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.

KMReaderApp

Read your own comics on the television

116stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Needs: A Komga server

NetBird TVApp

Reach your own network from Apple TV

87stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Needs: A NetBird network

pyatv MQTT BridgeSelf-hosted server

Connect Apple TV to MQTT home automations

51stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2d ago.

Data: From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.

Tomo TVApp

Play your Jellyfin library with local format conversion

41stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3d ago.

Needs: A Jellyfin server

Unfolded Circle Apple TV integrationPlug-in

Use an Unfolded Circle remote with Apple TV

17stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2d ago.

Devices: Also works with Unfolded Circle
Needs: Unfolded Circle Remote Two or 3
Data: From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.

Apple TV MCPMCP server

Let an AI client control your Apple TV

0stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2mo ago.

Data: From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.

Apple TV privacy settingsFirmware mod

Limit optional analytics and viewing-history sharing

Needs: Apple TV Settings

Home Assistant Apple TVPlug-in

Control Apple TV from your home automations

Active. Last commit 6d ago.

Needs: Home Assistant
Data: From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.

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