Highlights

• 4K HDR media streamer with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and high-frame-rate playback.
• Acts as a HomeKit hub and (2nd gen or newer) Thread border router for Matter accessories.
• tvOS with App Store, multi-user profiles, and tight integration with the Apple ecosystem.

Home Assistant uses the built-in Apple TV integration (pyatv) for media playback, remote control, and state tracking. Pairing requires tvOS 13+ and enabling both Home Sharing and two-factor authentication as part of the onboarding flow.

Use the Apple TV integration (Settings → Devices & Services → Add Integration → Apple TV) and follow the on-screen pairing codes. Requires tvOS 13+ with Home Sharing enabled.