Craig HockenberryApr 12, 2023

Instead of making the world's largest flashlight, I made this:

https://furbo.org/2023/04/12/announcing-blank/

Announcing Blank • furbo.org

I’m happy to announce the release of a new tvOS app called Blank. It turns your screen black and keeps it that way until you press any button on a remote. Seriously, that’s all it does. Here’s the screen you see when you launch the app for the first time: That second paragraph hints at […]

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Show threadalex.tmApr 12, 2023
@chockenberry I’ve been using an old AirPort Express next to my AppleTV for years now so that I don’t have to have the screen on just to listen to Apple Music and podcasts. Looking forward to trying this as a replacement, especially since there doesn’t seem to be a good replacement for the AirPort Express hardware.
Show threadRyan GravesApr 12, 2023

@alextm @chockenberry hardware-wise, I picked up one of these a while back for the same reason, and it’s been a pretty nice replacement for the AirPort Express: https://www.belkin.com/audio-adapter-with-airplay-2/P-AUZ002.html

Will also be installing Blank though! Been wanting something like this when playing from the tv 🙂

AirPlay 2 Audio Adapter with Optical + 3.5mm | Belkin US

Our Audio Adapter with AirPlay 2 is a plug-and-play way to wirelessly stream from your iOS device to any speaker with an optical or 3.5mm input. Shop now.

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Show threadalex.tm
@ryan_graves @chockenberry Thanks! The Belkin does look like a solid replacement for the Express. Any idea how much power it draws via USB? I don’t see the spec on their site. I’m wondering if it can be powered from USB A ports that are found on some receivers and powered speakers, it would be great to not have to run a cable to a wall outlet.
Apr 12, 2023 at 8:06pmWeb
Show threadRyan GravesApr 12, 2023
@alextm @chockenberry not sure of the exact draw, but it ships with a 5v wall adapter, so I’d guess it’s pretty low.
Show threadalex.tmApr 12, 2023
@ryan_graves Thanks!