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[GH-ISSUE #2] macOS app pairing does not trigger PIN on Apple TV (iOS remote works) #3
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Originally created by @Supermuls on GitHub (Feb 3, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/nickustinov/itsytv-macos/issues/2
Hi — first off, great app. Really appreciate the work you’ve put into this.
I’m running into an issue pairing the macOS app with my Apple TV, and wanted to share details in case it’s helpful.
What’s happening
• When attempting to pair from macOS, the app prompts for a PIN, but no pairing code ever appears on the Apple TV
• Pairing works immediately using Apple TV Remote on my iPhone
Why this seems macOS-specific
Since iOS pairing works without issue, this confirms:
• Apple TV is discoverable
• Devices are on the same subnet
• Bonjour / mDNS is functioning
• The network and switch path are not blocking communication
This makes it seem like the issue may be specific to macOS (permissions, firewall, or pairing implementation).
Troubleshooting already tried
• Quit and reinstalled ItsyTV
• Restarted Apple TV and Mac
• Removed all existing remotes under
Settings → Remotes and Devices
• Rebooted everything
• Confirmed Apple TV Remote works from iPhone
• Apple TV is connected via Ethernet (behind a switch)
Environment
• Apple TV model: Apple TV HD (A2169, 32 GB)
• tvOS: 26.2
• macOS: [add your macOS version here]
• Network: Same subnet, Ethernet to Apple TV
Question
Is there anything specific on macOS that the app relies on (Local Network permission, firewall rules, etc.) that could cause the pairing request not to fully reach the Apple TV? Happy to test or provide logs if useful.
Thanks again — and happy to help troubleshoot further.
@WeeJeWel commented on GitHub (Feb 3, 2026):
This will fix it.
On Apple TV → Settings → AirPlay and Apple Home → Set Allow Access to Everyone.
@nickustinov You might want to show this to the user while pairing.
@Supermuls commented on GitHub (Feb 3, 2026):
This fixed it!
@snokec commented on GitHub (Feb 4, 2026):
Pulling my hair out trying to fix this until I found this closed issue - please include this in docs/help/somewhere accessible when installing or downloading the app, thanks!
Great app!