Explore the World from Your Living Room: Transform your Apple TV into a powerful mapping experience with the ultimate navigation app designed for the big screen.
Maps TV brings the power of interactive mapping to your Apple TV, creating an immersive exploration experience that's perfect for the whole family. Whether you're planning your next adventure or satisfying your curiosity about distant places, Maps TV makes world exploration effortless and enjoyable.
โจ Key Features
๐ฅ๏ธ Full-Screen Map Experience
Enjoy stunning, detailed maps optimized for your TV display. Every detail is crisp and clear on the big screen.
๐ฎ Apple TV Remote Integration
Intuitive controls designed specifically for the Siri Remote. Navigate maps naturally with touch gestures and button controls.
๐ Smart Location Search
Find any place in the world with intelligent search suggestions. From famous landmarks to local businesses, discover it all.
โญ Favorites System
Save and organize your favorite locations for quick access. Build your personal collection of must-visit places.
๐ Current Location Support
Automatically center on your location with permission. Perfect for exploring your local area or planning nearby trips.
๐ฏ Seamless Navigation
Smooth panning and zooming across the globe. Explore from street level to satellite view effortlessly.
๐จ Clean Interface
Distraction-free design perfect for the living room experience. Focus on what matters - the maps.
๐ Perfect for Every Home
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family Learning
Geography education made fun and interactive
Explore world cultures and landmarks together
Plan family vacations and adventures
๐ Educational Use
Visual learning tool for students
Interactive geography lessons
World exploration and discovery
๐ก Real Estate Research
Explore neighborhoods and communities
Research property locations
Understand local amenities and surroundings
โ๏ธ Travel Planning
Scout destinations before you visit
Plan routes and itineraries
Discover hidden gems and attractions
๐ Built for Apple TV
Maps TV is designed from the ground up for tvOS, taking full advantage of the Apple TV's unique capabilities:
Optimized for Big Screen: Every element is designed for TV viewing distances
Remote-First Design: Natural interaction with the Siri Remote
Living Room Experience: Perfect for shared viewing and family use
Performance Optimized: Smooth, responsive navigation on Apple TV hardware
๐ฑ How It Works
1. Launch & Explore
Open Maps TV and immediately start exploring with the main map view
2. Search Anywhere
Press the back/menu button to access the full-screen search interface
3. Save Favorites
Tap the star icon to save locations you want to remember
4. Navigate Smoothly
Use the Siri Remote's touch surface to pan and zoom naturally
๐ฏ Why Choose Maps TV?
Feature
Maps TV
Other Apps
Apple TV Optimized
โ Built specifically for tvOS
โ Mobile apps adapted
Remote Integration
โ Perfect Siri Remote support
โ Limited remote functionality
Big Screen Design
โ Optimized for TV viewing
โ Small screen interfaces
Family Friendly
โ Perfect for shared use
โ Individual device focus
Favorites System
โ Save and organize locations
โ Limited bookmark features
๐ What Users Are Saying
"Finally, a maps app that actually works well on Apple TV! The interface is clean and the remote controls feel natural."
"Perfect for planning our family trips. The kids love exploring different countries on the big screen."
"As a real estate agent, this has become an essential tool for showing clients different neighborhoods."
๐ System Requirements
Platform: Apple TV (4th generation or later)
Operating System: tvOS 17.0 or later
Storage: Minimal storage required
Internet: Required for map data and search functionality
Location Services: Optional (for current location features)
๐ Privacy & Security
Your privacy is our priority:
Location Data: Only used when you grant permission, never stored
Search Queries: Processed locally, not tracked or stored
No Analytics: We don't collect usage data or personal information
Secure: All data transmission is encrypted
๐ก Use Cases & Ideas
๐ซ Educational Settings
Classroom geography lessons
Virtual field trips
Cultural exploration activities
๐ข Business Applications
Real estate presentations
Travel agency consultations
Location-based planning meetings
๐ Home Entertainment
Family game nights with geography themes
Virtual travel experiences
Planning real trips and vacations
๐ฎ Interactive Learning
Quiz games about world locations
Exploring historical sites
Learning about different cultures
๐ Get Started Today
Ready to transform your Apple TV into a world exploration device?