{
  "id": 20146611,
  "title": "Someone turned their reTerminal Sticky into a sleek e-ink Apple TV remote",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/someone-turned-their-reterminal-sticky-into-a-sleek-e-ink-apple-tv",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-15T08:45:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/someone-turned-their-reterminal-sticky-into-a-sleek-e-ink-apple-tv-remote/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The humble remote control has evolved significantly over time, transitioning from a bulky brick with physical buttons to a versatile tool controlled by our smartphones. However, what if you could have the best of both worlds - a dedicated device for adjusting your media, complete with a touchscreen? A user on the eInk subreddit named frankynov has successfully created an Apple TV remote featuring an eInk display, which they believe is just what it needs. On the eInk subreddit, frankynov showcased their recent project using a Seeed Studio reTerminal Sticky. Intrigued by the device's potential, they decided to convert it into a practical remote to control their media: \"I wanted to experiment with it, even though I am not a professional developer. I wanted to create a nice Apple TV remote with controls of my lights using partial refresh.\" Frankynov's project relies on Home Assistant, and they built a firmware, simulator, and flash interface for the device, with assistance from Claude. This is a first experiment, and frankynov recognizes that further adjustments and issue-fixing will be necessary. Nevertheless, for a first prototype, frankynov is impressed with the results. The sleek design and eInk display make it an excellent screen-based remote, and its energy efficiency is a notable advantage, as it won't drain batteries quickly. If you have a Seeed Studio reTerminal Sticky lying around, you can visit frankynov's website to flash it to your own device. Additionally, there's a demo available for those who don't want to go through the flashing process.",
  "summary": "The most stylish way to change what you're watching.",
  "key_points": [
    "Frankynov converted Seeed Studio reTerminal Sticky to Apple TV remote.",
    "Utilized Home Assistant for controls and partial refresh functionality.",
    "E Ink display offers energy efficiency and sleek design."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Repurposing specialized hardware into custom smart home controllers demonstrates how hobbyists can bypass traditional manufacturer limitations to create energy-efficient, dedicated interfaces for modern media ecosystems.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}