jesseasmith Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 To coincide with the release of Control4's OS3, I am announcing the release of my new Apple TV IR Driver, Version 6! BRAND NEW 3D Icons, which match Apple's latest OS update. Now includes more functions, including a discrete REBOOT and RESET RESOLUTION command, available for custom programming. MAJOR shout-out to resident guru Eddy Trochez for help with graphics and icons, and Kevin Luther & BlackWire Designs for fueling this projects with their many snacks. And notable mentions to all my beta testers this afternoon, who obviously were all at home playing with OS3, and available to test my driver at a moment's notice. INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Load the new driver into your Documents -> Driver's folder, 2) Open Composer, you can use the Manage Drivers page to update the driver. New Commands, REBOOT and RESET RESOLUTION are available via custom programming. This driver is tested on HC800, and all EA series processors, on systems both 2.10.6 and OS3.0. Use at your own risk. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5fndwt7idta1tzx/Apple_TV_V4_EA.c4z?dl=0 dcovach, South Africa C4 user, Amr and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesseasmith Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 I've also had a few guys ask for clarification on the driver, so I'll answer those here: 1) This driver works on all OS versions that support c4z drivers, so this means 2.6 and newer, including 3.0. I just timed the release of this driver with the release of OS3.0. 2) The File Name says V4, which refers to the version of Apple TV Hardware. This driver will work on V3 and older Apple TV's, but is optomized for the new Apple TV hardware, that have the thick hardware, and includes the Apple TV App Store. 3) V6 is the driver revision, which includes the latest discrete reboot / resolution commands, as well as new 3D graphics/icons. The previous version was V4, and did not include the new graphics, and discrete reboot/resolution commands. V5 was an unreleased beta version which had flat icons. 4) This driver has been tested on HC800, and all EA processors. Due to the unique and precise nature of some of the commands, using special repeat rates, performance of this driver for the specialy commands like Jump Home, Wiggle Icons, and press & holds on arrow keys for fast scrolling may not work on older processors like the HC200/300/500 and the HC250. Amr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 7:06 PM, jesseasmith said: I've also had a few guys ask for clarification on the driver, so I'll answer those here: 1) This driver works on all OS versions that support c4z drivers, so this means 2.6 and newer, including 3.0. I just timed the release of this driver with the release of OS3.0. 2) The File Name says V4, which refers to the version of Apple TV Hardware. This driver will work on V3 and older Apple TV's, but is optomized for the new Apple TV hardware, that have the thick hardware, and includes the Apple TV App Store. 3) V6 is the driver revision, which includes the latest discrete reboot / resolution commands, as well as new 3D graphics/icons. The previous version was V4, and did not include the new graphics, and discrete reboot/resolution commands. V5 was an unreleased beta version which had flat icons. 4) This driver has been tested on HC800, and all EA processors. Due to the unique and precise nature of some of the commands, using special repeat rates, performance of this driver for the specialy commands like Jump Home, Wiggle Icons, and press & holds on arrow keys for fast scrolling may not work on older processors like the HC200/300/500 and the HC250. Works great, many thanks ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBLV Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Is this working with the recent tvOS 13 update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Yes, it’s OS independent it can work with any version, even future ones till Apple discontinue IR from it future models ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffh Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Thanks Jesse! With the tvos13 changes this driver has been an awesome help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebt2921 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I have an Apple TV 4 (believe it’s the version just prior to 4K) in one room which has been controlled via IR since day 1 of my install. However it self upgraded to os13 and now doesn’t work. Does the new OS also break previous IR drivers? I’m aware if the 4K issues but not this. Anywho, might could use someone to add this or another updated IR driver for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverAction Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 11 hours ago, jebt2921 said: I have an Apple TV 4 (believe it’s the version just prior to 4K) in one room which has been controlled via IR since day 1 of my install. However it self upgraded to os13 and now doesn’t work. Does the new OS also break previous IR drivers? I’m aware if the 4K issues but not this. Anywho, might could use someone to add this or another updated IR driver for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk TvOS updates have no affect on the IR receiver/codes of the AppleTV. That's one thing they need to keep the same, unless they want to break "integration" with hundres of URC that utilize IR. Try power cycling the device, it could just be locked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Use Jessie driver and make sure u r fitting ur IR bug exactly on the location of the IR in ATV! Works really good and I don’t miss any feature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfromsocal Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Do you need to do anything on the apple tv 4k itself? Turn on any sensors or anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 For ir no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfromsocal Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Strange. I can't get this to work. I see the IR bug flashing and the ATV led is flashing as well as if it is receiving a command but there is nothing happening on the ATV itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippavisual Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Do you have other remotes registered under the remotes section in the settings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfromsocal Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 11 hours ago, lippavisual said: Do you have other remotes registered under the remotes section in the settings? No I don't see other remotes? Do I need to unpair the apple remote? I might do a reset of the apple tv and try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfromsocal Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 So I did a reset of the apple TV and driver is working now and is great! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybuch Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I can't seem to get the power on command to work. I hit watch appletv and it flashes the IR bug, but won't turn on the appletv. If I use the apple remote to turn it on, everything else works through C4. Anyone else have this issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Stop using the sleep setting already.... Oh and usually cancel will wake it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Yes, best thing for all ATV drivers is set a “Never Sleep” ... Costs you extra $20 per year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 How much is electricity there!!!! Roughly increased use of 4K screensaver over standby is 35-40kWh/year - at 10-20 cents per kwh I'm calculating 3.5 - 8 dollars.... Better yet turns screensaver off and and you're looking at 10-12 kWh/year for under $1.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 This how much it costs where I live, basically it’s not much as long as the ATV has proper ventilation, then leaving it ON will be much better experience with C4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybuch Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Cyknight said: Stop using the sleep setting already.... Oh and usually cancel will wake it up Didn't know about the sleep setting. Will give that a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas STS Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Hi, I just got my C4 Automation Programmer Cert. I am struggling with catching on to this system. I had to do a remote learning class. C4 did a good job but they kept saying how much we were missing out by not doing it in person. They weren't kidding. Any help is greatly appreciated. I am trying to do my first install. A EA5 and the project has a Gen 5 ATV. I can't tell if I added this driver correctly. With the default C4 driver I don't see anything in Composer Pro in the Connections tab to map to the ATV. I was taught in class to drag and drop the HDMI from the receiver, TV, and device onto the correct inputs/outputs and everything would work. They didn't tell us what to do when there were no "Connections". I know this is painful for you guys to field a question like this. If you can stomach it, any help is hugely appreciated. They kept telling us in class to never call tech support. I think I am going to break down and call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 36 minutes ago, Andreas STS said: They kept telling us in class to never call tech support. ? Maybe not for setup problems.... But this sounds like an issue with either the project, or your Composer install if it's showing NO connections. Wait...unless you accidentally added the AppleTV(plus) universal minidriver.... PS driver in this thread is an IR driver (and I highly recommend it over the IP driver...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas STS Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Thank you! I figured out why I couldn't see the driver. I had to unselect "Certified Only". Why do you recommend IR over IP? I had added the "AppleTV(plus) universal minidriver", I think that is the C4 one. I just couldn't figure it out and I was getting error messages. I tried to add the one from JesseASmith, the guy who started the post, but I don't know if I did it right. Do you ever setup a device to work both via IR and IP and then test which one works better? I wish I could enable and disable things in a project while I tested them so I didn't have to delete them. Is there such a thing? Anyway, I am going to try the one from IntrinsicDev and see how that goes. Have you ever used any drivers from them before? Is there a better store to buy C4 drivers from? Am I stupid to buy drivers period? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 That is the wrong driver. You want apple tv bridge and then apple tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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