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Is there a simulator for tvOS?

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Is there a simulator for tvOS?

All I've got as part of a default project is "Generic tvOS Device"

Generic tvOS

Error:

error

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AJ9 Avatar asked Sep 11 '15 16:09

AJ9


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3 Answers

Yes, this is what you should see:

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You could try reading through this apple developer forum thread (login required), as it appears it's a similar issue.

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livingtech Avatar answered Sep 27 '22 17:09

livingtech


Step 1: XCode 7.1 > Window > Devices

XCode 7.1 > Window > Devices

Step 2: Tap + button (Bottom left)

Tap + button (Bottom left)

Step 3: Select Device Type: Apple TV 1080p

Select Device Type: Apple TV 1080p

Step 4: Create

Step 5: Restart XCode (most important)

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Gaurav Srivastava Avatar answered Sep 27 '22 17:09

Gaurav Srivastava


In addition to the other answers, make sure that TARGETED_DEVIDE_FAMILY is set to 3 in our Apple TV target. Apparently Xcode does not set that by default... How's that for an implementation detail?

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NachoSoto Avatar answered Sep 27 '22 17:09

NachoSoto