Controlling Apple TV UI from a background running app

Question

Could be possible use a background running app to control an apple tv?

I mean, using that app to execute the basic commands of an apple remote control.

My idea is to have a BLE device that sends commands to my apple tv, and then my background app translates those user commands (play, stop, volume up/down).

For example, imagine a tvOS app that receives commands from a micro:bit or Myo armband to control Netflix.

Thanks in advance! Humberto

Answer 1

The short answer is yes.

However, the question is quite broad, because you're speaking of receiving input from devices (with no specific issues), and then doing "basic commands" (again no specific issues there either).

You might try looking at a specific portion of what you'd like to do and then posting a question about any problems should any arise.

Good luck.