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November 2015
(78%)
233 Reviews
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Users
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2519 Reviews
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The editors liked
Great content selection
Siri on the TV makes sense
Universal search is amazing
The new remote is great. The swiping takes a little getting used to. (I suggest slowing down the sensitivity in settings.) Otherwise
It looks great
And it feels great in your hand. It's not perfect
But it's the best set-top box remote I've used and I'v
Fast
Small
And unobtrusive
TvOS and its universal search features aren't perfect
But they're a good start
Fairly large selection of media streaming apps already
Including Plex for all you local streamers
Some early games and apps show promise
And
Siri voice control
App Store offers use of wide selection of thirdparty apps
Can control other HDMI devices
Attractive new UI with beautiful screensavers
Easy access to iTunes content
1080p 60fps
Internet video
Apps on the TV
IOSstyle gaming
Siri voice control.
Apple TV delivers the most polished video experience today
With speedy reactions and a familiar yet attractive interface. It has the best remote on the market. Siri voice search is excellent
And useful voice commands add unique capabilities. The selecti
Polished interface
Faster navigation
Apps
Siri support
Intuitive remote
Fluid interface with best-in-breed apps
Siri is as smart as it gets for TV search
No ads larding up the home screen
Can serve as a HomeKit smart-home hub
Its Netflix loads faster than your Netflix. Even without the TV stuff
There's a great gaming machine inside the Apple TV. The remote is superversatile. Apps probably are the future of TV
Gorgeous
Intelligent interface
Lots of great content
Smart Siri integration
Promising gaming capabilities
Apps and games have arrived. Hardware is all toprate — this is a fast settop box with a great remote. tvOS is an improved system for navigating Apple TV. Siri works very well within its range. Faster AirPlay and wireless. Apple Music is available. Aerial
Siri works well for TV and movies
Really fast
Games are a fun addition
Touch surface remote
Dedicated App Store
Snazzy photo slide shows
Fantastic processing speed and performance
Full
Broad HDR support with Dolby Vision
Excellent iTunes
Siri and tvOS user experience
Lots of Siri-searchable third-party media apps
Free access to 4K versions of your existing iTunes HD movies
New interface is refined and attractive
Siri remote is a much-needed upgrade
Voice search works well
Solid app and gaming support
The editors didn't like
$150 price is higher than competition
Logging into services can be a pain
No 4K support
The walled garden sucks
But I wouldn't expect anything different from Apple. There is hope
Since the new Apple TV will get new apps and new ways to explore content. For now
It kind of feels like that first generation of iOS where you could use any app
Optical audio out is gone
There's no guarantee that services like Amazon Video will ever show up
No 4K
Which isn't a big deal today but will slowly become a bigger deal as time goes on
Expensive compared to the Chromecast
The Nexus Player
The Fire T
Occasional crashes
Oldfashioned and irritating text entry
No keyboard support
No way to control Apple TV with other iOS devices
4K
Video recording
Amazon on the TV
PS4or Xbox Onestyle gaming
"Always listening" voice control
Apple TV costs more than similar devices like the Roku
Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast for basically the same core functions. There's no dedicated app for Amazon or any other a la carte video service beyond iTunes
Limited app support at the moment
Siri can only be used on limited areas
No optical audio port
Far more expensive than other 4K HDR streamers
No 4K HDR for YouTube and no Amazon Video (yet)
The Siri Remote is still too easy to lose in the couch
The remote is superfrustrating. Setting everything up will leave you wanting to commit crimes. Siri and the App Store both have some work left to do
Expensive
Subpar touch controls
Limitations in Siri and search are disappointing. Current apps are underwhelming
App Store itself needs work. The most expensive settop box available. Siri Remote is expensive to replace. No 4K video support. Cable subscription apps still must be authent
Siri is extremely limited
Have to log in to every app individually
Arduous ID and password entries
Weak implementation of Siri
Lacks 4K video support
Too expensive to offer value for some types of users
Very Annoying forced conversion of all content to 4K HDR and all video to 60Hz
No YouTube 4K support
No support for Dolby Atmos sound
Overview
After a solid couple of years in which just about ever
With the Apple TV 4K, Apple finally offers a fully featured 4K streaming media player to compete with the likes of Roku and Amazon Fire TV--and even ups the ante by adding Dolby Vision support. The problem is, Apple also ups the price significantly over t...
Fast, fluid interface with best-in-breed apps, Siri is as smart as it gets for TV search, No ads larding up the home screen, Can serve as a HomeKit smart-home hub
Far more expensive than other 4K HDR streamers, No 4K HDR for YouTube and no Amazon Video (yet), The Siri Remote is still too easy to lose in the couch
Published: 2017-10-10, Author: Stephen , review by: 4k.com
Fantastic processing speed and performance, Full, broad HDR support with Dolby Vision, Excellent iTunes, Siri and tvOS user experience, Lots of Siri-searchable third-party media apps, Free access to 4K versions of your existing iTunes HD movies
Too expensive to offer value for some types of users, Very Annoying forced conversion of all content to 4K HDR and all video to 60Hz, No YouTube 4K support, No support for Dolby Atmos sound, Overview, After a solid couple of years in which just about ever
Apple TV 4K is one very advanced, very sleek little set-top streaming media box with lots of power and 4K HDR content options under the hood. Support for Dolby Vision HDR and iTunes 4K inclusion make this an ideal choice for 4K TV owners whose televisions...
Abstract: In this week's top stories: The iPhone 8, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple TV 4K are now available and we go hands-on with it all, Apple officially release iOS 11, the iPhone X launch looms, and much more. Read on for it all…Following Apple's first event a...
The fourth-generation Apple TV is unquestionably an improvement over its predecessors, thanks to new features like Siri voice search, an Apps store and customizable interface, a better remote, and Apple Music and gaming capabilities. The fourth-generation...
In the end, the new Apple TV is most definitely a huge upgrade over the previous Apple TV model by far, and if money isn't a huge concern for you, you should absolutely upgrade to it.However, depending on your usage, you might actually be better off with...
Published: 2015-12-21, Author: Adam , review by: gizmodo.com
The new remote is great. The swiping takes a little getting used to. (I suggest slowing down the sensitivity in settings.) Otherwise, it looks great, and it feels great in your hand. It's not perfect, but it's the best set-top box remote I've used and I'v
The walled garden sucks, but I wouldn't expect anything different from Apple. There is hope, since the new Apple TV will get new apps and new ways to explore content. For now, it kind of feels like that first generation of iOS where you could use any app
If you buy a lot of stuff on iTunes, Apple TV is a great choice. But the real question is whether you should just buy the old and rather terrific Apple TV instead of shelling out an extra $80 for the new one. The remote alone doesn’t justify the price dif...
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Published: 2015-12-18, Author: Tim , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: After months of speculation about Apple building an actual, glass-and-pixels television, the company unleashed a brand new version of its living room set-top companion instead.It's been nearly three years since Apple refreshed its relatively inexpensive m...
My old TV had just two HDMI ports, so I had to be selective about what I left plugged in. Even now, with more inputs to fill, I still limit myself to two set-top boxes. The new Apple TV has replaced its predecessor in one of those ports, but it hasn't rem...
