3 posts tagged with "ios"

Today I'm writing about how I implemented a Discord-based in-app messaging system in my iOS/macOS application Roam for Roku. This feature allows users to ask questions and provide feedback directly within the app instead of emailing me or leaving a negative review with their feedback. I got the idea for this feature from a wonderful blog post (https://papereditor.app/dev) from the developer of the Paper application. So today I am going to describe how I implemented the same feature in my open-source app with a Discord backend.

Last year I bought a simple Hisence Roku TV for my living room. The TV comes with a physical remote control and Roku distributes an iOS app that can control it over the local network. But Roku does not offer a MacOS version of this app. I often sit on my couch working on my computer and want to control the TV (for example to mute an ad break) without having to find my phone or a physical remote. I first tried installing a few 3rd party apps "Designed for iPad, not verified for macOS" on my computer, but every one I tried either lacked features or wanted me to pay an absurd $25 yearly subscription to use the remote.

Roam is a Roku TV remote that works for every single iOS device, but really shines on macOS.

With Roam, I have tried to integrate deeply into the apple ecosystem, with support for keyboard shortcuts on macOS, hardware volume buttons on iOS, widgets, shortcuts and siri integration for quick access. I'm even hoping to get an app clip working soon!

Roam app icon