Dawnboard
Your day, on display
About
Create a personalized dashboard on your iPhone and display it on Apple TV. Organize photos, plans, and upcoming events with customizable widgets and animated themes. Share moments and information visually with family and friends.
What's New in Dawnboard
1.2.0
November 9, 2026
The wait gets a moment of its own. Countdown reveal turns your Countdown into a calendar that counts off the days on Apple TV. Choose Star Trail, Ticket Punch, Wall Calendar, Fireworks or Random, and set how often it appears in the Countdown editor. Requires Dawnboard 1.2.0 or later on Apple TV. Lists on Apple TV now align bullet points with the first line of their text. Weather Effects remain temporarily unavailable; weather-reactive themes continue to work.
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FAQ
What is Dawnboard?
Dawnboard is a free application that allows you to build a personalized dashboard on your iPhone and display it on a paired Apple TV. It helps you organize photos, plans, and upcoming events with various customizable widgets and animated themes.
Does Dawnboard have ads?
No, Dawnboard does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free and ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.
What devices does Dawnboard support?
Dawnboard is available for both iPhone and Apple TV. You install the app on your iPhone to create and manage your dashboard, and then pair it with your Apple TV to display it.
How much does Dawnboard cost?
Dawnboard is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the core features of the app.
How often is Dawnboard updated?
The latest version of Dawnboard is 1.2.0, which was last updated on November 9, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
What kind of content can I display on my Dawnboard?
You can display photo albums (up to 50 photos), weather conditions and forecasts for US locations, your iPhone calendars and events, custom lists, notes with expiration dates, daily tidbits like word definitions or historical facts, and Apple Music playlists.
Is Dawnboard safe for younger users?
Dawnboard has an age rating of 9+. The app does not require a separate account and stores content in your private iCloud account, with encrypted local network sync for privacy.
Can I use Dawnboard without my iPhone connected?
Retained Layouts can be selected with the Siri Remote on your Apple TV even when your iPhone is away. However, other Layouts require a connected iPhone for display and updates.
