I wasted lots of time trying to launch apple tv app backgrounded. How do I change focus in apple tv remote (or by any other means)? Swiping or clicking in the swipe area of the remote either launches settings or I get a black screen (is that supposed to be my app launched in some dilapidated state????)
It's impossible to develop using Xcode and the simulator unless you do this. Just grab a remote from your real-world Apple TV and go for it.
Very easy to connect it to your Mac, google.
Note, extremely old remotes don't work