About ATV Desktop Remote
A simple menu-bar app that allows you to control an Apple TV from your desktop.
ATV Desktop Remote 2.1.1
A simple menu-bar app that allows you to control an Apple TV from your desktop.
- By bsharper
- Open Source
- Updated Mar 4, 2026
What's new in 2.1.1
Updated atvjs to fix an issue when scanning on Windows. Previously paired devices worked but new scans wouldn't detect any devices, this fixes that.
Technical details
| Publisher | bsharper |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.1.1 |
| Release date | 2026-03-04 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | nullsoft |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | bsharper.ATVDesktopRemote |
Install ATV Desktop Remote from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=bsharper.ATVDesktopRemote -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=bsharper.ATVDesktopRemote -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=bsharper.ATVDesktopRemote -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"ATV.Remote.Setup.2.1.1.exe" /S
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ATV Desktop Remote version history
1.4.3
Frequently asked questions
Is ATV Desktop Remote free?
Yes. ATV Desktop Remote is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of ATV Desktop Remote?
The latest version is 2.1.1, released on Mar 4, 2026.
Is it safe to download ATV Desktop Remote?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with cb574eb5ce1de2416ef6791d9bb9ee252257116510f72d65627a71f7404ded20.
Which Windows versions does ATV Desktop Remote support?
ATV Desktop Remote runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install ATV Desktop Remote silently?
Run the offline installer with "ATV.Remote.Setup.2.1.1.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=bsharper.ATVDesktopRemote -e --silent.
How do I uninstall ATV Desktop Remote?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find ATV Desktop Remote and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=bsharper.ATVDesktopRemote -e.
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