# \#tvOS **URL:** https://discussions.unity.com/tag/tvos/159591.md [Latest](https://discussions.unity.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussions.unity.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussions.unity.com/tags.md) --- ## [\[INFO\]\[APPLE\] Update your editor to receive UIScene lifecycle support](https://discussions.unity.com/t/info-apple-update-your-editor-to-receive-uiscene-lifecycle-support/1709065)
**Author:** [@pixelsprite\_unity](https://discussions.unity.com/u/pixelsprite_unity)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/info-apple-update-your-editor-to-receive-uiscene-lifecycle-support/1709065 "2026-11-09T14:57:33Z")
Hello Apple developers, Apple now requires applications for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and visionOS to adopt the UIKit scene-based life cycle. According to Apple: “In the next major release following iOS 26, UIScene lifecycle w… --- ## [\[Apple\] Swift Xcode Project Type for iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS available in Unity 6.5](https://discussions.unity.com/t/apple-swift-xcode-project-type-for-ios-ipados-and-tvos-available-in-unity-6-5/1713471)
**Author:** [@unity\_mindaugasv](https://discussions.unity.com/u/unity_mindaugasv)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/apple-swift-xcode-project-type-for-ios-ipados-and-tvos-available-in-unity-6-5/1713471 "2026-09-19T23:53:45Z")
We’re very excited to announce the experimental release of Swift Xcode Project Type in Unity 6.5 Alpha. Under the hood, this is a complete re-architecture of the layer connecting Unity Engine to Apple platforms, delivere… --- ## [Automate installation of new iOS/macOS 26 icons created with Icon Composer](https://discussions.unity.com/t/automate-installation-of-new-ios-macos-26-icons-created-with-icon-composer/1695306)
**Author:** [@kirillchikalin](https://discussions.unity.com/u/kirillchikalin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 6:39am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/automate-installation-of-new-ios-macos-26-icons-created-with-icon-composer/1695306 "2025-11-14T06:39:42Z")
If anyone’s interested in automating the process of installing new app icons for iOS/macOS created with Icon Composer, here’s a script for it. Tested successfully on both iOS and macOS projects. :warning: Warning for … --- ## [tvOS Unity 2021 how to assign LaunchScreen.storyboard](https://discussions.unity.com/t/tvos-unity-2021-how-to-assign-launchscreen-storyboard/1690189)
**Author:** [@TomekLKE](https://discussions.unity.com/u/TomekLKE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 9:53am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/tvos-unity-2021-how-to-assign-launchscreen-storyboard/1690189 "2025-10-14T09:53:58Z")
I ported my project from Unity 2020 to 21 and noticed tvOS build now uses LaunchScreen.storyboard. The problem is that the one generated by Unity has white background, while I need it to be black. Normally I would just c… --- ## [\[Feedback\] Essential Kit MCP Server – Generate Integration Code in Seconds, Focus on your game!](https://discussions.unity.com/t/feedback-essential-kit-mcp-server-generate-integration-code-in-seconds-focus-on-your-game/1682805)
**Author:** [@Voxel-Busters](https://discussions.unity.com/u/Voxel-Busters)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/feedback-essential-kit-mcp-server-generate-integration-code-in-seconds-focus-on-your-game/1682805 "2025-09-11T04:11:37Z")
Hi Unity Devs, I’m excited to share something new we’ve been working on at Voxel Busters — the MCP server for Essential Kit (now in beta). Essential Kit already provides 16+ essential mobile game features for Unity (Ga… --- ## [SafariServices/SafariServices.h is missing when building to tvOS](https://discussions.unity.com/t/safariservices-safariservices-h-is-missing-when-building-to-tvos/1566846)
**Author:** [@kasym](https://discussions.unity.com/u/kasym)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/safariservices-safariservices-h-is-missing-when-building-to-tvos/1566846 "2025-08-07T13:33:58Z")
Hello, friends, I stumbled across a problem where my app builds ok in Unity, but when I try to build it in xcode it results in build error, stating SafariServices.h is missing. I attached a screenshot of the error. Does… --- ## [Comparing Essential Kit's Game Services with Google Play Game Services for Unity w.r.t Leaderboards and Achivements](https://discussions.unity.com/t/comparing-essential-kits-game-services-with-google-play-game-services-for-unity-w-r-t-leaderboards-and-achivements/1670063)
**Author:** [@Voxel-Busters](https://discussions.unity.com/u/Voxel-Busters)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 4:51am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/comparing-essential-kits-game-services-with-google-play-game-services-for-unity-w-r-t-leaderboards-and-achivements/1670063 "2025-07-23T04:51:41Z")
After analyzing both Essential Kit’s Game Services implementation and the official Google Play Games Plugin for Unity, this article provides an honest, technical comparison of both solutions. While each has its strengths… --- ## [When deploy to tvOS somethings don't work](https://discussions.unity.com/t/when-deploy-to-tvos-somethings-dont-work/1628532)
**Author:** [@paulocoutinho](https://discussions.unity.com/u/paulocoutinho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 1:57am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/when-deploy-to-tvos-somethings-dont-work/1628532 "2025-04-11T01:57:06Z")
Hi, When i deploy my game to tvOS somethings don’t work like: sounds bullet shoot effects The player walk on the terrain, the play animation works, but the shoot don’t appear and the effects don’t appear too, also th… --- ## [Apple TV / tvOS support on Cloud Build](https://discussions.unity.com/t/apple-tv-tvos-support-on-cloud-build/611625)
**Author:** [@Glaswyll](https://discussions.unity.com/u/Glaswyll)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 10:50pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/apple-tv-tvos-support-on-cloud-build/611625 "2024-10-19T22:50:40Z")
Hello, I couldn’t find anything in search on this topic. Are there any plans to add tvOS support to Cloud Build? It’s a great feature and that would be a helpful addition. Thanks! --- ## [How to read "Click Only" mode data from AppleTV / tvOS Siri Remote?](https://discussions.unity.com/t/how-to-read-click-only-mode-data-from-appletv-tvos-siri-remote/951854)
**Author:** [@Dogtanian](https://discussions.unity.com/u/Dogtanian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 1:22pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/how-to-read-click-only-mode-data-from-appletv-tvos-siri-remote/951854 "2024-07-03T13:22:02Z")
I’m building an AppleTV / tvOS app and have managed to get support for the Siri remote working for swiping & clicking on the main touch pad and the main button presses. So far, so good. However, when the AppleTV remote … --- ## [AppTrackingTransparency support for tvOS](https://discussions.unity.com/t/apptrackingtransparency-support-for-tvos/949932)
**Author:** [@Max\_power19651](https://discussions.unity.com/u/Max_power19651)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 7:01am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/apptrackingtransparency-support-for-tvos/949932 "2024-06-11T07:01:49Z")
Hello, My Apple TV app has been rejected because: “Your app’s binary contains references to App Tracking Transparency, but you have indicated you do not intend to ask users for permission to track at this time.” I thin… --- ## [Build app for both tvOS and iOS in a single Xcode project](https://discussions.unity.com/t/build-app-for-both-tvos-and-ios-in-a-single-xcode-project/942175)
**Author:** [@jeffreylanters](https://discussions.unity.com/u/jeffreylanters)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 11:32am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/build-app-for-both-tvos-and-ios-in-a-single-xcode-project/942175 "2024-03-17T11:32:13Z")
Hello, We want to deploy our game to both the Apple TV on tvOS as well as the iPhone and iPad on iOS. When building the app separately in Unity for either tvOS or iOS, everything works fine. However, Unity does not supp… --- ## [Linking in dylib built for 'tvOS' Bug](https://discussions.unity.com/t/linking-in-dylib-built-for-tvos-bug/931822)
**Author:** [@TomTheMan59](https://discussions.unity.com/u/TomTheMan59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/linking-in-dylib-built-for-tvos-bug/931822 "2024-02-21T14:52:43Z")
So…I don’t know what changed but suddenly this bug happened and I cannot build for iOS anymore. I am close to giving up on unity’s authentication system and just use iCloud’s save system. Less control over seeing player … --- ## [Getting accessibility settings & text size in a macOS/iOS/tvOS app](https://discussions.unity.com/t/getting-accessibility-settings-text-size-in-a-macos-ios-tvos-app/767676)
**Author:** [@nickfourtimes1](https://discussions.unity.com/u/nickfourtimes1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 1:40am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/getting-accessibility-settings-text-size-in-a-macos-ios-tvos-app/767676 "2024-01-19T01:40:26Z")
We’re hoping to change our text size based on a user’s accessibility settings in the OS – for instance, “Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size” on iOS. Is there any best practice for getting this info from the … --- ## [Unity IAP crash on tvOS 12 & 13 due to isFamilyShareable](https://discussions.unity.com/t/unity-iap-crash-on-tvos-12-13-due-to-isfamilyshareable/933904)
**Author:** [@paulcodemonkey](https://discussions.unity.com/u/paulcodemonkey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/unity-iap-crash-on-tvos-12-13-due-to-isfamilyshareable/933904 "2023-11-24T22:05:32Z")
This has been in a few versions of Unity IAP and it’s due to UnityPurchasing.m lacking the tvOS 14+ qualifier around the code that handles isFamilyShareable product metadata #if \_\_IPHONE\_OS\_VERSION\_MAX\_ALLOWED \>= 140000… --- ## [InputSystem: Gamepad IDualMotorRumble vibration not working on Apple devices(iOS, OSX, tvOS)](https://discussions.unity.com/t/inputsystem-gamepad-idualmotorrumble-vibration-not-working-on-apple-devices-ios-osx-tvos/852394)
**Author:** [@ChangMrsWordsmith](https://discussions.unity.com/u/ChangMrsWordsmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/inputsystem-gamepad-idualmotorrumble-vibration-not-working-on-apple-devices-ios-osx-tvos/852394 "2023-04-18T20:49:56Z")
Good day! So working in this project I have been using the new input system and I must say I’ve been loving it! the only issue I’ve found until now is that the vibration of the controllers doesn’t work. In windows works… --- ## [tvOS 14 and earlier crash on launch in \[UnityView(Keyboard) createKeyboard\]](https://discussions.unity.com/t/tvos-14-and-earlier-crash-on-launch-in-unityview-keyboard-createkeyboard/893757)
**Author:** [@walaber\_entertainment](https://discussions.unity.com/u/walaber_entertainment)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/tvos-14-and-earlier-crash-on-launch-in-unityview-keyboard-createkeyboard/893757 "2022-09-09T14:57:52Z")
Hello. I received a bug from my testers that my tvOS build was crashing immediately on launch. Looking at the crash log from Test Flight in Xcode, it looks like the problem is inside the unity startup procedure. The gam… --- ## [Tvos not registering input in simulator](https://discussions.unity.com/t/tvos-not-registering-input-in-simulator/892738)
**Author:** [@ibraheem-tasneem](https://discussions.unity.com/u/ibraheem-tasneem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 5:14am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/tvos-not-registering-input-in-simulator/892738 "2022-08-31T05:14:04Z")
I have built a simple 2d game with a main menu screen in unity for apple’s tvOS. However, when I run it in xcode simulator (Apple TV 4K (2nd generation), Apple TV (1E59…D4E)), it does not get any input from keyboard not … --- ## [Burst + Xcode 13.3 builds for iOS/iPadOS/tvOS and IL2CPP + macOS](https://discussions.unity.com/t/burst-xcode-13-3-builds-for-ios-ipados-tvos-and-il2cpp-macos/878936)
**Author:** [@sheredom](https://discussions.unity.com/u/sheredom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/burst-xcode-13-3-builds-for-ios-ipados-tvos-and-il2cpp-macos/878936 "2022-08-18T17:02:01Z")
TL;DR - we’ve become aware of an issue when using Burst with Xcode 13.3 or newer to build for iOS/iPadOS/tvOS or using IL2CPP with macOS. The bug isn’t exactly a Burst issue, but what we believe to be a general Clang bug… --- ## [Addressables not working on tvOS](https://discussions.unity.com/t/addressables-not-working-on-tvos/795534)
**Author:** [@Miramana](https://discussions.unity.com/u/Miramana)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 9:49am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/addressables-not-working-on-tvos/795534 "2022-08-03T09:49:58Z")
Hi, i’m getting an error on tvOS related to addressables. Addressables.LoadResourceLocationsAsync Error:UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path “/com.unity.addressables” is denied. Warning: Application.persist… --- ## [Support for the new tvOS Siri Remote](https://discussions.unity.com/t/support-for-the-new-tvos-siri-remote/846431)
**Author:** [@aresundnes1](https://discussions.unity.com/u/aresundnes1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 9:27am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/support-for-the-new-tvos-siri-remote/846431 "2022-02-10T09:27:50Z")
Hi! It seems like the new Siri Remote 2nd Gen does not work properly with Unity. The physical D-pad buttons do not register at all, while the touch surface works normally like the older controller. Does anyone know how … --- ## [Burst package v1.6.0 causes App Store submission error "Invalid Bundle" on iOs and tvOS](https://discussions.unity.com/t/burst-package-v1-6-0-causes-app-store-submission-error-invalid-bundle-on-ios-and-tvos/855656)
**Author:** [@ldewet-ct](https://discussions.unity.com/u/ldewet-ct)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 8:38am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/burst-package-v1-6-0-causes-app-store-submission-error-invalid-bundle-on-ios-and-tvos/855656 "2021-10-01T08:38:37Z")
Hi, We are getting the following error from our App store submission for both iOs and tvOS builds: ITMS-90562: Invalid Bundle - The app cannot be processed because options not allowed to be embedded in bitcode are dete… --- ## [tvOS Admob Ads?](https://discussions.unity.com/t/tvos-admob-ads/855637)
**Author:** [@BUNKEEER\_BUUUUSTEEEER\_IIIIIIIIIII](https://discussions.unity.com/u/BUNKEEER_BUUUUSTEEEER_IIIIIIIIIII)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/tvos-admob-ads/855637 "2021-09-16T22:33:29Z")
Hello Sir! :sunglasses::wink: Am a Unity/.Net/Java/Swift APP Dev, Have a BIG costumer that is asking me to create a TV App Channel TV Apps are no problem to develop. What seems Hairy is to implement the ADS on TV, or… --- ## [New Input system and tvOS](https://discussions.unity.com/t/new-input-system-and-tvos/773501)
**Author:** [@JakeSimpson](https://discussions.unity.com/u/JakeSimpson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/new-input-system-and-tvos/773501 "2021-09-10T01:05:09Z")
Using Unity 2019.2.10f So we’ve gotten some input systems to work on tvOS in terms of attached controllers. The Xbox one controller and the nimbus connect to the tvOS device and the inputs, as defined by the input syst… --- ## [is tvOS considered SHADER\_API\_MOBILE or DESKTOP?](https://discussions.unity.com/t/is-tvos-considered-shader_api_mobile-or-desktop/854543)
**Author:** [@flashframe](https://discussions.unity.com/u/flashframe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/is-tvos-considered-shader_api_mobile-or-desktop/854543 "2021-09-06T17:27:21Z")
Hello, I’d like to #define a keyword in a shader if the target platform is tvOS. Unity’s in-built macros include SHADER\_API\_MOBILE and SHADER\_API\_DESKTOP. There are also ones for consoles, but nothing specifically for … --- ## [tvOS CoreMotion/CoreMotion.h file not found error](https://discussions.unity.com/t/tvos-coremotion-coremotion-h-file-not-found-error/829228)
**Author:** [@Boji](https://discussions.unity.com/u/Boji)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 2:19am UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/tvos-coremotion-coremotion-h-file-not-found-error/829228 "2021-05-23T02:19:37Z")
Hi, I am trying to do a tvOS build but I get this error " CoreMotion/CoreMotion.h file not found " in InputSystem/Plugins/iOS/ioSStepCounter.mm I can make iOS builds without problems, so I guess CoreMotion.h is not incl… --- ## [Controller support on tvOS is not working in 2020.3 LTS (needs fix from 1.1.x package version)](https://discussions.unity.com/t/controller-support-on-tvos-is-not-working-in-2020-3-lts-needs-fix-from-1-1-x-package-version/833954)
**Author:** [@EmberLuis](https://discussions.unity.com/u/EmberLuis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/controller-support-on-tvos-is-not-working-in-2020-3-lts-needs-fix-from-1-1-x-package-version/833954 "2021-05-10T18:15:13Z")
Ok, so I’m stuck again with no controller support in tvOS builds after upgrading to Unity 2020.3 LTS. It seems that 2020 does not have support for InputSystem 1.1.x packages. The most recent package available is 1.0.2. T… --- ## [Unity IAP 3.0.2 not compiling for tvOS](https://discussions.unity.com/t/unity-iap-3-0-2-not-compiling-for-tvos/837098)
**Author:** [@paulcodemonkey](https://discussions.unity.com/u/paulcodemonkey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/unity-iap-3-0-2-not-compiling-for-tvos/837098 "2021-04-16T15:26:57Z")
This is with Unity 2020.3.3f1 and Xcode 12.4 com.unity.purchasing/Plugins/UnityPurchasing/iOS/UnityPurchasing.m:311:40: error: 'presentCodeRedemptionSheet' is unavailable: not available on tvOS I believe presentCodeRed… --- ## [Bug - Xcode Compilation Time for Unity.InputSystem1.cpp 4412.2 seconds (iOS, tvOS)](https://discussions.unity.com/t/bug-xcode-compilation-time-for-unity-inputsystem1-cpp-4412-2-seconds-ios-tvos/835956)
**Author:** [@Antihero-Studios](https://discussions.unity.com/u/Antihero-Studios)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/bug-xcode-compilation-time-for-unity-inputsystem1-cpp-4412-2-seconds-ios-tvos/835956 "2021-04-07T17:02:14Z")
Unity: 2020.3.2f1 with preview 2 Input System Our Xcode project hangs while compiling. See the attached image. This just started happening with no reason or cause. What is going on here? Can anyone from Unity please pro… --- ## [InputField: the onscreen keyboard is not working using a joystick in tvOS](https://discussions.unity.com/t/inputfield-the-onscreen-keyboard-is-not-working-using-a-joystick-in-tvos/833254)
**Author:** [@kaharoth](https://discussions.unity.com/u/kaharoth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://discussions.unity.com/t/inputfield-the-onscreen-keyboard-is-not-working-using-a-joystick-in-tvos/833254 "2021-03-24T21:17:17Z")
Hi, I’m trying to use an input field in a tvOS game. The InputField is working fine when using the Apple Remote, however when I use a Joystick, I am only able to open the keyboard but I can’t move through the letters so… [Next page](https://discussions.unity.com/tag/tvos/159591.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=tvOS)