I’d say the Apple TV is the biggest Apple sleeper product. Picked up my first in 2016 and it still functions like the day I bought it. AND still gets the most recent updates 🤯 The UI, features and navigation is top notch👌
Not having to see ads is worth the price of admission alone, getting all my apps, using my iPhone as a remote, connecting AirPods, responsive and intuitive navigation are all a bonus!
"Oh wow, spending all that money to avoid ads? Congrats on jumping through those corporate hoops. Using your iPhone as a remote and connecting Airpods, how innovative. And let's not forget the 'intuitive' navigation. It's like watching a circus performance, but without the popcorn. Meanwhile, over here in the real world, CDs and Blu-ray are like the OG VIPs, delivering top-notch sound, visuals, and actually owning your media. So, you keep your little Apple TV bubble, and I'll enjoy the classics without the monthly subscription fees."
It doesn't matter if you are in the Apple ecosystem or not, but Apple TV is a must-have for every home. This product is so underrated; whoever hasn't used it will never understand what a gem it is.
It is a game changer. I bought mine in 2020 and was surprised how it never occurred to me to buy one before that. Definitely the easiest fix if you don't have a smart TV or one with horrible UI (like mine).
I bought 2 Apple TV 4Ks in 2017 that still work like they’re right out of the box. I updated both of the remotes to the newest one, but other than that they are still perfect. Apple engineering is just top notch.
Ads on Smart TVs make too much money. PC monitors still come with basic adjustment options, but that's not what people are looking for. Unless you live in a shoebox apartment or a dorm
I completely agree but unfortunately the smart functionality subsidizes the cost. They want your data and will charge the bare minimum on the display to get it. We are so cooked.
Grabbing the Apple TV 4K was a game changer for me. While LG's WebOS is decent for the most part, I keep running into some random bug where I would randomly lose the sound for no reason at all. None of the diagnostics or troubleshooting that LG recommended helped. The only fix was resetting the TV (LG C2 42inch) back to factory settings but even then the same issue would happen again in a few days. A $1000+ TV shouldn't come with bugs like this and after a few months I got fed up and grabbed the Apple TV 4K. It was quite abit of money but well worth the price of admission. Zero bugs, smooth UI, able to use my AirPods 3 and AirPods Max for private listening and finally syncing with a pair of HomePod 2s through eARC for the best minimalist Dolby Atmos set-up (no noticeable lag even during PS5 and Xbox Series X gameplay). One of Apple's most underrated products IMO. That said, will you be doing a long term review of the Google Nest Wifi Pro? Thinking of upgrading to one of those to replace my aging Google Wifi mesh set=-up.
Me too, I think Ig has the best os in of these tvs, yes tizen would have been much better with my samsung mobile but still I don't wanna be trapped in a ecosystem and boy yet do I find mine unbearable sometimes mines got lg's a7 processor in it, not the best nor the worst but it lags so bad on Disney+ and only Disney+ for some reason, If I ever, use the magic remote it just freezes up 3:16 , soo annoying.
@@ThatGuy-qg4wwyour lg is a spy machine. You can’t use it without signing over you privacy. They are the worst. I just didn’t signup and just used ATV and an input and bypass the LGwebos entirely.
I switched to Apple TV 4K at the beginning of this year, and it’s been great. The smart TV OS was just pausing so much on live content. I tested the same app on my iPad and experienced zero issues. Even when the TV was connected to Ethernet vs Wi-Fi on iPad. So I took the leap and have not regretted it at all.
I only use Apple TV. The combination of it plus my AirPods Max is incredible. Especially watching movies at night so I don’t wake up anyone. The Dolby atmos works so well with my AirPods Max. Plus the integration with my iPhone and search is so good.
One feature that I think is HIGHLY underrated is the fact that you can use AirPlay on the apple tv to turn any display into a second monitor for a mac. Also you can seamlessly screen mirror the entire OS or just one video from ipad, iphone, or mac.
Having been the IT person for my past job and having to support all of the conference rooms and TVs I have found that Most "Smart" TVs are pretty dumb. They are exactly as you have noted her, but they also really stink at managing peripherals (AppleTVs, Roku Boxes, and other external sources). They would randomly disconnect and be forgotten and the auto-detect and setup for them are horrible. Huge sources like AppleTVs would just never auto-setup with their software. Basic users are hosed by them. We have a couple AppleTVs at home and we love them. Frictionless and easy to use when you want to do anything on them. Great video.
I bought two new Samsung OLED tvs this year and got Apple TV 4K for both of em day 1. Now every tv in my house has one and it’s so good and easy to watch and do things. Love it!
Totally agree! I didn’t think much of it before I watched your video this morning but my Apple TV’s are probably my most used home devices next to maybe my Mac.
Granted, all of my TVs are still good old “dumb” TVs (I’m running my Panasonic plasmas until they die), but even if I were in the market for a brand new TV today, I would either try to find a non-smart TV, or if that isn’t an option, I’d buy the TV with the best reviewed picture quality and disable all the smart features. The data mining and ads make them a nonstarter, and I’ve never seen a built in smart TV OS that is as fluid and feature packed as Apple TV. All of the points you made are spot on, the high quality of the OS combined with the deep integration with other Apple products make this by far the best way to get content. Even if you don’t use an iPhone it’s still one of the best streaming boxes available.
I really wish that TV manufacturers would offer their "smart" TV's without the "smarts". I.E., essentially just a monitor for use with my Apple TV & Mac Mini. I realize I could just use a computer monitor, but they're not really available in sizes larger than 32" or so.
Smart tvs were a game changer when they first came out & that’s what everyone wanted to so they stopped making regular tvs😅 even though they start to run very slow after awhile
I've had my Apple TV 4K for 9 months now...I'll never go back to NOT having one. It's an absolute AMAZING replacement for the generic smart tv software that's usually buggy and extremely limited. 🔥
Had my apple tv for almost 2 years now and I’ve loved it. I’m never using a smart tv os again. The most underrated feature in my opinion is the portability. You can take it to a hotel or anywhere you travel and it takes up a minimal amount of space allowing you to easily bring all your shows and streaming platforms with you when you’re on the go.
I didn't even know this until this year, but on Google TV, you can turn off ads completely(not including in-app ads), as a native setting. It's amazing
Just came across your channel and was pleasantly surprised with the production quality. The snappy montage of B-roll must have been tedious to capture and time-consuming to edit, but it certainly makes for a much more pleasurable experience than a 10-minute-long talking head video. Thanks for the content and keep up the fine work!
I bought an Apple TV a few years ago for my 65 inch Panasonic plasma, which has a beautiful screen and preferable to my 4K TVs. Like you said, streaming on the native 4K TV apps became buggy. So I got Apple TVs for those. Great video! Thank you.
Have Apple TV on all our TVs. It’s so easy now for my family, same remote, same OS, and it works very fast, and NO ads. The idea that an expensive has ads is ridiculous.
I completely agree with you! Ever since purchasing the Apple TV 4K 3rd gen, I’ve had such a smooth experience with my tv. I’m planning on purchasing a new tv and already know I’ll be getting one right alongside it.
Happy to see this video cuz ive always had the same chromecast for 8 or 9 years now, needed a new one, bought whatever the newest chromecast is, and it was awful. So bad that i just put the old one back in my 13 year old tv lol. I have all apple devices so i thought this would be the better choice, just wanted to see another of your videos about it. Now its settled! I must buy a new TV and the apple tv! Thank you!
You forgot one of the best features about having multiple Apple TVs. You can set them up as " One Screen" which means all your Apple TVs apps and order of apps will be synced across all your Apple TVs. Also setting up a new Apple TV couldn't be easier when you use an iPhone and it just sets up mirroring your other or previous Apple TVs. I had 2 Apple TVs fry from a power outage a few months ago, and replacing them was simple and setup was basically automatic, other than having to re-login to some subscriptions. That is a lot easier though with Keychain login and it remembers logins and TV Provider subscriptions for a lot of apps.
Kyle, thank you for creating this fantastic video! It’s refreshing to see someone finally addressing TV OS issues. Personally, I own an LG OLED TV for my entertainment room, a Sony TV for the family room, and a Samsung TV for my master bedroom. I completely agree with your observation that each TV OS can be clunky when it comes to usability. Additionally, streaming directly via the TV isn’t as smooth as using the Apple TV App. The picture quality on Apple TV is noticeably better, especially considering that I still have two Apple TV 4K devices from 2017. I often recommend Apple TV to my friends, and I even gifted one to my friend’s father. He’s extremely satisfied, especially when streaming catch-up TV. For streaming, I rely heavily on my Apple TV and keep other TV OS interfaces clean for live TV viewing. Regarding network connectivity, I’ve meticulously Cat6 cabled my house, with separate cables for the master bedroom and entertainment room. Each point has its own router in a mesh network, and my Apple TV in the entertainment room is connected via an Ethernet cable. I believe this setup significantly enhances the streaming experience.
Something I love about my Apple TV 4K outside of all the stuff you said here, Moonlight streaming from my gaming PC (running Sunshine) and native Tailscale support (can even work as your hub allowing direct access to your LAN for devices not supported by Tailscale natively).
I completely agree,I used to watch Netflix on my 2014 Sony Smart tv system (without Android) and it was laggy and not good. I bought a Fire Tv 4K first gen and situation didn’t improve that much,plus it was riddled with ads. I managed to find an Apple TV 4K first gen with A10X chip and it was really a great experience. I said was because I don’t have it anymore. I gave it to my mum and I bought the last gen with A15 chip. It costs a bit but the experience is really great and I cannot live anymore without my Apple TV 4K.
I'm a former iPhone and former Mac user, but still like the Apple TV quite a bit. The ad-free part is good, and the radios in them for Wi-Fi are second to none.
Never thought I could be pried away from Roku. I got one of these on the recommendation of a coworker because my living room tv kept crashing. Now I have 2, with relatively new tvs because the experience of use is just so so much better. With this I am confident I am getting the best performance out of my television. AppleTV has it quirks, it seems to hate my Vizio soundbar but otherwise I wouldn’t go back unless this product was discontinued.
I have a pre 4k and a 4k AppleTV and I love the picture quality of the 4k, but HATE that the stupid control center pops up ALL the damn time for no damn reason. I ish I could turn it off/disable it completely.
i preach to so many people to get one. especially if you have and iphone or multiple apple products its just such a smooth basically flawless experience. I use mine with 4 minis in 2 stereo pairs and a full size homepod "center" channel and the audio/video experience is bar none for the price. Theres nothing better.
I have Apple TVs and Google TV’s connected to all 3 TVs I use in my house, but I only use the Google TV now, for some reason I prefer Google TV and the little Google TV remote.
One of the best purchases Ive made. It’s just miles ahead of any TV UI, no Ads and extremely good software updates. I feel bad for those who don’t know what they are missing
I've had the AppleTV 4k 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation boxes. The hardware has never failed, never lagged, or ever been a hassle to set up. It integrates Apple music and video purchases seamlessly and provides a bit more functionality vs Apple on a Android based OS. When they moved away from iTunes to TV and Music apps, there were some issues accessing my Apple library, but support is just a text or phone call away.
Since you have multiple Apple TVs now, one underutilized feature is under Settings - Users and Accounts - Default User - One Home Screen. Toggle this option ON on all of your Apple TVs and you’ll have a uniform interface of apps and streaming sources on all of your TVs. Isn’t a uniform user interface what Apple was best at back in the day?
Buying Apple tv 4k was the second best Apple product i bought after Apple watch ultra. Was very hesitating before buying it but one day i wake up i decided to buy it with pair of HomePod for the full experience and i become addicted to the smoothest experience i ever had. thank Kyle for the recommendation you was one of the reason i get one !
Apple TV is sooooo limiting relative to a Shield or Firecube even. Those other devices run faster, have superior app variety (including sideloading) which is critical for running things like Kodi, Tivimate, emulators etc and can just do so much more. Apple TV 4K is like having an iPhone, you're basically playing with a fisher price device while wearing a straight jacket. Great for the grandparents, but pretty weak for most others IMO.
@@KyleErickson It's entirely reasonable IMO. Not to mention better format support and the kicker is, they're every bit as user friendly. I fail to see what Apple's device even brings to the table other than being better than a Roku and having a clean interface (at the expense of not being able to do much with it, like most Apple products).
Here’s another underrated feature, if for whatever reason you switch TVs, Upgrade TVs, etc All you have to do is plug in your Apple TV you don’t have to re setup a TV or re enter all your account information, it essentially becomes plug and play the longer you have one. Plus it has games and can connect to your Bluetooth controller
Just bought my Apple TV 4K platform yesterday, you are so right about spending a little time to play with it. I was so upset when I tried it with my RUclipstv sub, and on my Sony a95L tv. It took me a while to figure out guide and channel lineup, this thing is a beast. It’s so fast that my responses can’t keep up, with the processing. I now love it, I’m still trying to figure the best resolution setting for SDR since most regular programming is stuck in BC! I hope more people check this video out it is dead on Apple 4k is a lifesaver, looking forward to all the extra capabilities I haven’t even scratch the surface yet! Thank you again
I bought one a year ago to use with my old Samsung non smart 55" TV and it is great. I have no desire to "upgrade" to a smart tv at all. everything just works from streaming from my old MacBook, NAS server and PC to running apps with no stutters whatsoever.
The one thing to think about using external smart box is that TV processing features might not work on them. For example Sony XR clear or new Alpha 11 LG G4 OLED might only do some of it's processing on internal apps in their Smart OS. Not sure how much of a thing that is, just that it has been shown at times that things can look different between an AppleTv or Shield vs internal smart TV processing.
Dont forget, the apple tv is fully password sharing proof. All my devices are blocked on Netflix, only the apple tv will just keep going. It is definitely worth it’s money!
My Sony is stuck on Android TV 10; a 4 year old OS. I think both Google and Apple should just make their own. Buy the panels from LG/Samsung, put their own OS w/zero bloatware on it, and support it for a decade.
Couple of comments. Walmart recently purchase Vizio so we can expect to see ads on those TV’s soon. One big feature of the Apple TV 4K is the ability to pair to multiple remote devices like headsets. That means more than 1 person can be listening to the TV over their headset - and different model headset - at the same time.
Vizio is a crap brand to start. Hit or miss quality has always kept them from being a flagship company. I repair them and other brands, so I know first hand.
I bought one when I made the decision to take my OLED off of wifi to avoid firmware updates. After a couple of months using the ATV4K im happy I made the deicision.
Have been on AppleTV for over a decade & whenever everyone asks me ‘Why would I buy an AppleTV, when my TV already has these apps?”, I always say; “While you don’t NEED an AppleTV, when you get it - nothing else will make sense”.
I love my Apple TV and even had the very first model. I see no reason to update the hardware regularly as it works just fine. The last upgrade when I bought a 4K TV. The interface is the biggest benefit for me.
Question: With the Apple Event on the 10th of June coming up, would it make a big difference to wait if there will be an upgrade of the Apple TV? Maybe the 4th gen. I'm eager to buy an Apple TV system, but I'm not sure if waiting and maybe even paying more for an upgraded one makes more sense. Thanks in advance
Kyle.. You know this is a little déjà vu here. I just purchased three hisense TVs. 2 U7's 65 inch and a U8 at 75. The built-in application system, which is Google TV has so many bugs and so many issues that I reset the TVs and stripped out, the Google systems. I have five Apple TVs, one for each set in my home. I am so glad to see someone else with the same issues with TVs and their built-in app systems. When I first loaded the TVs, I went ahead and allowed Google to run and I had nothing but problems. For instance, Google would not load Amazon prime, just froze. Now I have the TV programmed where they go to HDMI 1 at power on where my Apple TV's are located. Anyway I just wanted to make sure that you knew that you were not alone with these TV operating systems. Thanks for the video.
My one quirk with my 2017 4k is airplay is not the best. Doesn’t always go full screen and fails sometimes , which is odd, but other than that it’s perfect so many years later.
I've an old "smart" Samsung TV and the software is absolutely awful and completely useless. The picture is great tho. We have an older chromecast and streaming is meh, sometimes works and sometimes definitely doesn't. I've been looking at getting a streaming device and this video helps a lot!! I do not wanna spend &1k ish for a new tv if it's n don't have to. I'm thinking of going with Apple TV. Can more than one person go to their own environments? vs one/primary user?
Hey can you do a video on how to do a watch party on this thing? Me and some friends wanted to do it and couldn’t figure it out. I’ve seen other videos but it’s been a few years old and the layout look way different and even following the instructions doesn’t seem to work for us.
This is probably the first review that has made me actually want an apple product. Otherwise, I've always had negligible desire for anything Apple. So, kudos for the review which actually highlights how an apple product "significantly" improves things over the competition.
it seems that apple tv can be a great upgrade to the traditional operating systems in smart tvs, but what happens when i want to add cable to my tv? do i have to log out of apple tv? what happens when i decide to watch on my local news network that isnt compatible with apple tv? do i exit apple tv?
First! Big fan of the AppleTV, Have them on both main TVs at home and recommend them to family and friends, I cannot imagine going back to the built in rubbish. Not to mention being able to use the remote app on our phones when we inevitably lose the remote.
I have to say, I’ve had the 1st gen since it first came out, and frankly it’s way above all the other smart appliances. It’s fluid, easy to use, fast and just very modern. One of my most u serrated purchases I’ve ever made to be honest 👌🏼
I won an Apple TV from a work event in 2018, and haven’t looked back and have added one to my other TV. It’s the only interface used on the TVs (Samsung and LG.) Still going strong years later with the same original units.
My biggest issue with at least LG’s WebOS on the C2, is that if I want to check something while streaming through for example the Netflix app, I go to a HDMI-input and then want to go back to the Netflix app, it has to reload the entire thing. So no multitasking at all basically. It should at least be able to keep one app in memory when you are switching to HDMI-inputs, but nope. So yeah, Apple TV ftw. Not to mention issues with HDR/DV if you have Plex. Infuse on ATV is just flawless here.
Yes I can’t work out how to do the switching when I’m watching my LG C2 & need to go to another HMDI I put, I can’t go back without it having to reload.
I have yet to find a single good reason for TVs to have a dedicated, integrated OS that needs to be maintained by a company, that doesn’t focus on or even care for OS development. Any monitor with appropriate resolution, color range and refresh rate would be a much better option. Then any user can choose and swap the OS and usable apps by adding a device like Apple TV and update that - or replace the device with another one if needs or preferences change. To me that feels like having to buy a new monitor if you swap a PC’s OS or replace it with a Mac.
I recently purchased a 55” Toshiba TV with Fire TV built in. I used to rely on Apple TV specifically for my iTunes music and playlists plus purchased TV shows and movies. Just a few weeks ago, I started using it for everything and think it’s great! The upgraded remote is so much easier to use than the TV remote however, I do have to use it to mute the volume, or reduce the Apple Remote by holding the down volume button.. I can deal with that one minor drawback.
I used to love my gen 1 chromecast back during my college years. That was until i was introduced to apple tv and the zero adds, zero slowness, and great and sturdy control it comes with. Now, non of my smart tvs are connected to the wifi. They all get an apple tv so no adds and extra unwanted channels popup.
Apple tv is the gold standard. The reason is cuz tv apps are not fully supported and apple will fully support them and they work flawlessly. I'd prefer to have a dumb tv since I already have apple tv. Plus no ads on Apple🙌🏿
I have AppleTv on most of my TVs, the latest one in my room and usually I move the older gens to the other TVs. I love it, at my business I have Rokus and while decent, they don’t compare. I specially enjoy just talking to Siri and telling her to turn on the TV, to turn it off, to set a timer in case I doze off.
I think the most underrated feature with Apple TV's is the AirPod integration. Assuming you already have a pair of airpods, the cost of a quality pair of TV Headphones is around the same price as the AppleTV alone. And the audio quality is incredible with the AirPods.
Apple tv is a no brainer. Air pods work with them, ui is snappy and responsive, built in screensaver is cool, you can live view your homekit cameras.
Dat ecosystem is flawless. I have airpods, four homepods, ipad pro, iphone and M1 MacBook pro. Everything works flawlessly
I’m assuming only one set of AirPods connect at a time?
@@cosmo9362 I’ve only ever used one pair. I have second set of pros. I’ll test both in a few days.
@@cosmo9362 not sure, I have a second pair of air pods pro. I can test 2 pairs of airpods in a few days.
@@cosmo9362 not sure, I’ll test in a few days
I’d say the Apple TV is the biggest Apple sleeper product. Picked up my first in 2016 and it still functions like the day I bought it. AND still gets the most recent updates 🤯
The UI, features and navigation is top notch👌
@NoName-hy2cq no one even likes bixby
That and AirTags
Not having to see ads is worth the price of admission alone, getting all my apps, using my iPhone as a remote, connecting AirPods, responsive and intuitive navigation are all a bonus!
"Oh wow, spending all that money to avoid ads? Congrats on jumping through those corporate hoops. Using your iPhone as a remote and connecting Airpods, how innovative. And let's not forget the 'intuitive' navigation. It's like watching a circus performance, but without the popcorn. Meanwhile, over here in the real world, CDs and Blu-ray are like the OG VIPs, delivering top-notch sound, visuals, and actually owning your media. So, you keep your little Apple TV bubble, and I'll enjoy the classics without the monthly subscription fees."
It doesn't matter if you are in the Apple ecosystem or not, but Apple TV is a must-have for every home. This product is so underrated; whoever hasn't used it will never understand what a gem it is.
It is a game changer. I bought mine in 2020 and was surprised how it never occurred to me to buy one before that. Definitely the easiest fix if you don't have a smart TV or one with horrible UI (like mine).
Agreed
I can just install a launcher over my android tv stick and I need sideloading to work so yeah
All we need is a nonsmart TV with a great screen and we are good to go with apple tv
@@michaelraimi1377 exactly a 4K non smart tv lol
I bought 2 Apple TV 4Ks in 2017 that still work like they’re right out of the box. I updated both of the remotes to the newest one, but other than that they are still perfect. Apple engineering is just top notch.
I’ve got one from 2016 and this thing is still running with zero issues. It’s more expensive than others but it’s a great product.
Yep! 👍
Same here. They’re great
The original remote was horrible! I am very glad the changed it. Finally, function over form from Apple.
I wish TV's would drop the "Smart" function, and just focus on being a top tier display
Ads on Smart TVs make too much money. PC monitors still come with basic adjustment options, but that's not what people are looking for. Unless you live in a shoebox apartment or a dorm
I completely agree but unfortunately the smart functionality subsidizes the cost. They want your data and will charge the bare minimum on the display to get it. We are so cooked.
Yes! And do away with built in speakers.
Grabbing the Apple TV 4K was a game changer for me. While LG's WebOS is decent for the most part, I keep running into some random bug where I would randomly lose the sound for no reason at all. None of the diagnostics or troubleshooting that LG recommended helped. The only fix was resetting the TV (LG C2 42inch) back to factory settings but even then the same issue would happen again in a few days. A $1000+ TV shouldn't come with bugs like this and after a few months I got fed up and grabbed the Apple TV 4K. It was quite abit of money but well worth the price of admission. Zero bugs, smooth UI, able to use my AirPods 3 and AirPods Max for private listening and finally syncing with a pair of HomePod 2s through eARC for the best minimalist Dolby Atmos set-up (no noticeable lag even during PS5 and Xbox Series X gameplay). One of Apple's most underrated products IMO.
That said, will you be doing a long term review of the Google Nest Wifi Pro? Thinking of upgrading to one of those to replace my aging Google Wifi mesh set=-up.
I haven't really thought of it tbh - it's worked great for me though!
Did you exchange the tv?
Me too, I think Ig has the best os in of these tvs, yes tizen would have been much better with my samsung mobile but still I don't wanna be trapped in a ecosystem and boy yet do I find mine unbearable sometimes mines got lg's a7 processor in it, not the best nor the worst but it lags so bad on Disney+ and only Disney+ for some reason, If I ever, use the magic remote it just freezes up 3:16 , soo annoying.
I remember i used to dislike the apple tv thinking it was a waste of money since most tvs at the time were “smart”. Bought one appe tv now i own 3
I had to have a small surgery this past week and Apple TV with AirPod pro’s has been a huge blessing. Watching Oppenheimer with AirPods is wild
My lg tv can do that
And I’d watch Oppenheimer for free (yea 1080p on a 4k tv but free is free) from the internet browser
@@ThatGuy-qg4wwyour lg is a spy machine. You can’t use it without signing over you privacy. They are the worst. I just didn’t signup and just used ATV and an input and bypass the LGwebos entirely.
I switched to Apple TV 4K at the beginning of this year, and it’s been great. The smart TV OS was just pausing so much on live content. I tested the same app on my iPad and experienced zero issues. Even when the TV was connected to Ethernet vs Wi-Fi on iPad. So I took the leap and have not regretted it at all.
I only use Apple TV. The combination of it plus my AirPods Max is incredible. Especially watching movies at night so I don’t wake up anyone. The Dolby atmos works so well with my AirPods Max. Plus the integration with my iPhone and search is so good.
This video made me take the plunge. I’m so glad I bought one. It makes my LG 4K TV feel like a whole new unit. So buttery smooth. Perfect. ❤
Fantastic aren’t they?!
One feature that I think is HIGHLY underrated is the fact that you can use AirPlay on the apple tv to turn any display into a second monitor for a mac. Also you can seamlessly screen mirror the entire OS or just one video from ipad, iphone, or mac.
Does this include being able to scroll thru apps like Facebook and TikTok?
@@anniedh600yes, it mirrors iPhone, iPad and Mac screen, so whatever there’s one your device’s screen, you’ll watch it one the TV.
Having been the IT person for my past job and having to support all of the conference rooms and TVs I have found that Most "Smart" TVs are pretty dumb. They are exactly as you have noted her, but they also really stink at managing peripherals (AppleTVs, Roku Boxes, and other external sources). They would randomly disconnect and be forgotten and the auto-detect and setup for them are horrible. Huge sources like AppleTVs would just never auto-setup with their software. Basic users are hosed by them.
We have a couple AppleTVs at home and we love them. Frictionless and easy to use when you want to do anything on them. Great video.
Your comment sounds confusing. Please elaborate for clarity?
I bought two new Samsung OLED tvs this year and got Apple TV 4K for both of em day 1. Now every tv in my house has one and it’s so good and easy to watch and do things. Love it!
Totally agree! I didn’t think much of it before I watched your video this morning but my Apple TV’s are probably my most used home devices next to maybe my Mac.
People dont understand just how much better the AppleTV is. There is absolutely NO Ads on it and its fantastic!! It runs sooooo fluid!
Granted, all of my TVs are still good old “dumb” TVs (I’m running my Panasonic plasmas until they die), but even if I were in the market for a brand new TV today, I would either try to find a non-smart TV, or if that isn’t an option, I’d buy the TV with the best reviewed picture quality and disable all the smart features. The data mining and ads make them a nonstarter, and I’ve never seen a built in smart TV OS that is as fluid and feature packed as Apple TV.
All of the points you made are spot on, the high quality of the OS combined with the deep integration with other Apple products make this by far the best way to get content. Even if you don’t use an iPhone it’s still one of the best streaming boxes available.
I really wish that TV manufacturers would offer their "smart" TV's without the "smarts". I.E., essentially just a monitor for use with my Apple TV & Mac Mini. I realize I could just use a computer monitor, but they're not really available in sizes larger than 32" or so.
How else do you expect them to keep making money off of you after they sell you a TV 😂
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Smart tvs were a game changer when they first came out & that’s what everyone wanted to so they stopped making regular tvs😅 even though they start to run very slow after awhile
I've had my Apple TV 4K for 9 months now...I'll never go back to NOT having one. It's an absolute AMAZING replacement for the generic smart tv software that's usually buggy and extremely limited. 🔥
Home automation is the biggest thing that I use mine for that you didn't mention. Love that it supports HomeKit / Matter and Threads.
Admittedly, I haven't got into home automation much, but I'd like to start more. It's just tough to keep up with everything, all at once haha
I have four TV's in my house, and I have an Apple TV on each of them. The experience is totally worth the money.
Had my apple tv for almost 2 years now and I’ve loved it. I’m never using a smart tv os again. The most underrated feature in my opinion is the portability. You can take it to a hotel or anywhere you travel and it takes up a minimal amount of space allowing you to easily bring all your shows and streaming platforms with you when you’re on the go.
I didn't even know this until this year, but on Google TV, you can turn off ads completely(not including in-app ads), as a native setting. It's amazing
Just came across your channel and was pleasantly surprised with the production quality. The snappy montage of B-roll must have been tedious to capture and time-consuming to edit, but it certainly makes for a much more pleasurable experience than a 10-minute-long talking head video. Thanks for the content and keep up the fine work!
I bought an Apple TV a few years ago for my 65 inch Panasonic plasma, which has a beautiful screen and preferable to my 4K TVs. Like you said, streaming on the native 4K TV apps became buggy. So I got Apple TVs for those. Great video! Thank you.
Have Apple TV on all our TVs. It’s so easy now for my family, same remote, same OS, and it works very fast, and NO ads. The idea that an expensive has ads is ridiculous.
I completely agree with you! Ever since purchasing the Apple TV 4K 3rd gen, I’ve had such a smooth experience with my tv. I’m planning on purchasing a new tv and already know I’ll be getting one right alongside it.
Happy to see this video cuz ive always had the same chromecast for 8 or 9 years now, needed a new one, bought whatever the newest chromecast is, and it was awful.
So bad that i just put the old one back in my 13 year old tv lol. I have all apple devices so i thought this would be the better choice, just wanted to see another of your videos about it. Now its settled! I must buy a new TV and the apple tv! Thank you!
You forgot one of the best features about having multiple Apple TVs. You can set them up as " One Screen" which means all your Apple TVs apps and order of apps will be synced across all your Apple TVs. Also setting up a new Apple TV couldn't be easier when you use an iPhone and it just sets up mirroring your other or previous Apple TVs. I had 2 Apple TVs fry from a power outage a few months ago, and replacing them was simple and setup was basically automatic, other than having to re-login to some subscriptions. That is a lot easier though with Keychain login and it remembers logins and TV Provider subscriptions for a lot of apps.
Kyle, thank you for creating this fantastic video! It’s refreshing to see someone finally addressing TV OS issues. Personally, I own an LG OLED TV for my entertainment room, a Sony TV for the family room, and a Samsung TV for my master bedroom. I completely agree with your observation that each TV OS can be clunky when it comes to usability. Additionally, streaming directly via the TV isn’t as smooth as using the Apple TV App. The picture quality on Apple TV is noticeably better, especially considering that I still have two Apple TV 4K devices from 2017. I often recommend Apple TV to my friends, and I even gifted one to my friend’s father. He’s extremely satisfied, especially when streaming catch-up TV. For streaming, I rely heavily on my Apple TV and keep other TV OS interfaces clean for live TV viewing. Regarding network connectivity, I’ve meticulously Cat6 cabled my house, with separate cables for the master bedroom and entertainment room. Each point has its own router in a mesh network, and my Apple TV in the entertainment room is connected via an Ethernet cable. I believe this setup significantly enhances the streaming experience.
Something I love about my Apple TV 4K outside of all the stuff you said here, Moonlight streaming from my gaming PC (running Sunshine) and native Tailscale support (can even work as your hub allowing direct access to your LAN for devices not supported by Tailscale natively).
Apple TV has been coming in clutch for me, especially when changing apartments
Is it useful if it is set on an Android-based environment ? Would it be worth buying on this situation?
I think just for the experience alone without all the ecosystem features, it's worth it IMO
I have the OG ATV 4, and it still works awesome, will never get rid of it.
I've got three apple TV 4Ks. They work great. Ive got a 2022, 2021 and whetever year the 1st 4k came out for workouts only. No issues with any of them
I use mine for a lot of hand offs. Meaning I’ll be watching something on my phone and I can pick it right back up with ease.
I completely agree,I used to watch Netflix on my 2014 Sony Smart tv system (without Android) and it was laggy and not good. I bought a Fire Tv 4K first gen and situation didn’t improve that much,plus it was riddled with ads. I managed to find an Apple TV 4K first gen with A10X chip and it was really a great experience. I said was because I don’t have it anymore. I gave it to my mum and I bought the last gen with A15 chip. It costs a bit but the experience is really great and I cannot live anymore without my Apple TV 4K.
I'm a former iPhone and former Mac user, but still like the Apple TV quite a bit. The ad-free part is good, and the radios in them for Wi-Fi are second to none.
The only issue I have with the Apple TV is audio sync. I've tried everything and still can't get it to work properly with certain apps.
Never thought I could be pried away from Roku. I got one of these on the recommendation of a coworker because my living room tv kept crashing. Now I have 2, with relatively new tvs because the experience of use is just so so much better. With this I am confident I am getting the best performance out of my television. AppleTV has it quirks, it seems to hate my Vizio soundbar but otherwise I wouldn’t go back unless this product was discontinued.
Also a home hub for automation and matter enabled.
I have a pre 4k and a 4k AppleTV and I love the picture quality of the 4k, but HATE that the stupid control center pops up ALL the damn time for no damn reason. I ish I could turn it off/disable it completely.
Thanks for the video :) .. I really want to buy an apple tv but i don't know if i should wait for the next gen or buy it now? Thanks
A new one is due before July, according to reliable rumors. It is also rumored to be less expensive with a $99 option.
@@Scalptrash Thanks i will wait so 🤓
i preach to so many people to get one. especially if you have and iphone or multiple apple products its just such a smooth basically flawless experience. I use mine with 4 minis in 2 stereo pairs and a full size homepod "center" channel and the audio/video experience is bar none for the price. Theres nothing better.
Is it safe to transfer your Apple TV to different devices?
I have Apple TVs and Google TV’s connected to all 3 TVs I use in my house, but I only use the Google TV now, for some reason I prefer Google TV and the little Google TV remote.
One of the best purchases Ive made. It’s just miles ahead of any TV UI, no Ads and extremely good software updates. I feel bad for those who don’t know what they are missing
Have been using apple tv since the first version came out that allowed u to download apps and never looked back. It is an absolutely elite device.
I've had the AppleTV 4k 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation boxes. The hardware has never failed, never lagged, or ever been a hassle to set up. It integrates Apple music and video purchases seamlessly and provides a bit more functionality vs Apple on a Android based OS. When they moved away from iTunes to TV and Music apps, there were some issues accessing my Apple library, but support is just a text or phone call away.
Since you have multiple Apple TVs now, one underutilized feature is under Settings - Users and Accounts - Default User - One Home Screen. Toggle this option ON on all of your Apple TVs and you’ll have a uniform interface of apps and streaming sources on all of your TVs. Isn’t a uniform user interface what Apple was best at back in the day?
Still rocking my 2017 ATV4K and it performs better than any FireTV or Roku device, in addition to all the other benefits you described.
Buying Apple tv 4k was the second best Apple product i bought after Apple watch ultra.
Was very hesitating before buying it but one day i wake up i decided to buy it with pair of HomePod for the full experience and i become addicted to the smoothest experience i ever had.
thank Kyle for the recommendation you was one of the reason i get one !
Apple TV is sooooo limiting relative to a Shield or Firecube even. Those other devices run faster, have superior app variety (including sideloading) which is critical for running things like Kodi, Tivimate, emulators etc and can just do so much more. Apple TV 4K is like having an iPhone, you're basically playing with a fisher price device while wearing a straight jacket. Great for the grandparents, but pretty weak for most others IMO.
sounds reasonable
@@KyleErickson It's entirely reasonable IMO. Not to mention better format support and the kicker is, they're every bit as user friendly. I fail to see what Apple's device even brings to the table other than being better than a Roku and having a clean interface (at the expense of not being able to do much with it, like most Apple products).
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I like the sound of the gasping reader! I have Apple TVs and every room and they are must have
Here’s another underrated feature, if for whatever reason you switch TVs, Upgrade TVs, etc
All you have to do is plug in your Apple TV you don’t have to re setup a TV or re enter all your account information, it essentially becomes plug and play the longer you have one.
Plus it has games and can connect to your Bluetooth controller
should I wait for the next apple tv? I want to use it for gaming
no new one for this year
Just bought my Apple TV 4K platform yesterday, you are so right about spending a little time to play with it. I was so upset when I tried it with my RUclipstv sub, and on my Sony a95L tv. It took me a while to figure out guide and channel lineup, this thing is a beast. It’s so fast that my responses can’t keep up, with the processing. I now love it, I’m still trying to figure the best resolution setting for SDR since most regular programming is stuck in BC! I hope more people check this video out it is dead on Apple 4k is a lifesaver, looking forward to all the extra capabilities I haven’t even scratch the surface yet! Thank you again
I bought one a year ago to use with my old Samsung non smart 55" TV and it is great. I have no desire to "upgrade" to a smart tv at all. everything just works from streaming from my old MacBook, NAS server and PC to running apps with no stutters whatsoever.
The one thing to think about using external smart box is that TV processing features might not work on them. For example Sony XR clear or new Alpha 11 LG G4 OLED might only do some of it's processing on internal apps in their Smart OS.
Not sure how much of a thing that is, just that it has been shown at times that things can look different between an AppleTv or Shield vs internal smart TV processing.
Dont forget, the apple tv is fully password sharing proof.
All my devices are blocked on Netflix, only the apple tv will just keep going.
It is definitely worth it’s money!
I feel the same. My TV software is always painfully slow, randomly shuts down for frequent updates.
My Sony is stuck on Android TV 10; a 4 year old OS. I think both Google and Apple should just make their own. Buy the panels from LG/Samsung, put their own OS w/zero bloatware on it, and support it for a decade.
Google’s isn’t much better than android. Honestly it just feels like a reskinned version.
I have all Apple TV 3rd gen 4k all hardwired its the best and clean setup
Couple of comments. Walmart recently purchase Vizio so we can expect to see ads on those TV’s soon.
One big feature of the Apple TV 4K is the ability to pair to multiple remote devices like headsets. That means more than 1 person can be listening to the TV over their headset - and different model headset - at the same time.
Vizio is a crap brand to start. Hit or miss quality has always kept them from being a flagship company. I repair them and other brands, so I know first hand.
I bought one when I made the decision to take my OLED off of wifi to avoid firmware updates. After a couple of months using the ATV4K im happy I made the deicision.
Have been on AppleTV for over a decade & whenever everyone asks me ‘Why would I buy an AppleTV, when my TV already has these apps?”, I always say; “While you don’t NEED an AppleTV, when you get it - nothing else will make sense”.
My girlfriend has one of these and the remote is the best part about it in my opinion
But can you install kodi and stream all the pirate stuff.
I love my Apple TV and even had the very first model. I see no reason to update the hardware regularly as it works just fine. The last upgrade when I bought a 4K TV. The interface is the biggest benefit for me.
Question: With the Apple Event on the 10th of June coming up, would it make a big difference to wait if there will be an upgrade of the Apple TV? Maybe the 4th gen. I'm eager to buy an Apple TV system, but I'm not sure if waiting and maybe even paying more for an upgraded one makes more sense. Thanks in advance
I second this.
How does the upscaling of the Apple TV compare to that of a Sony TV?
Kyle.. You know this is a little déjà vu here. I just purchased three hisense TVs. 2 U7's 65 inch and a U8 at 75. The built-in application system, which is Google TV has so many bugs and so many issues that I reset the TVs and stripped out, the Google systems. I have five Apple TVs, one for each set in my home. I am so glad to see someone else with the same issues with TVs and their built-in app systems. When I first loaded the TVs, I went ahead and allowed Google to run and I had nothing but problems. For instance, Google would not load Amazon prime, just froze. Now I have the TV programmed where they go to HDMI 1 at power on where my Apple TV's are located. Anyway I just wanted to make sure that you knew that you were not alone with these TV operating systems. Thanks for the video.
I bought my GF and daughter an apple tv for $90 each at Costco. They both love them
My one quirk with my 2017 4k is airplay is not the best. Doesn’t always go full screen and fails sometimes , which is odd, but other than that it’s perfect so many years later.
Lg CX owner here but is this gonna make the picture quality better? If not why buy it ? To have a smoother UI for 180$ ( with the added tax) ?
I've an old "smart" Samsung TV and the software is absolutely awful and completely useless. The picture is great tho. We have an older chromecast and streaming is meh, sometimes works and sometimes definitely doesn't. I've been looking at getting a streaming device and this video helps a lot!! I do not wanna spend &1k ish for a new tv if it's n don't have to. I'm thinking of going with Apple TV. Can more than one person go to their own environments? vs one/primary user?
Thks. Realy - Apple TV this a best device for TV!!!! No ads, all work with you apple device , passwords , apple ID , aipods ))) I love Apple TV!!
I use an apple TV every day. We bought it 4 years ago and it’s one of the best products I’ve ever had.
Got Apple TV a few months ago, and it is a wonderful product. I am done with Smart TV apps, especially Roku.
I tried google tv, chromecast, Roku 4k box, Amazon fire cube, and Apple TV is just the best
Hey can you do a video on how to do a watch party on this thing? Me and some friends wanted to do it and couldn’t figure it out. I’ve seen other videos but it’s been a few years old and the layout look way different and even following the instructions doesn’t seem to work for us.
This is probably the first review that has made me actually want an apple product. Otherwise, I've always had negligible desire for anything Apple. So, kudos for the review which actually highlights how an apple product "significantly" improves things over the competition.
i live in europe and i don't see any ads from tizen os. lmafo
it seems that apple tv can be a great upgrade to the traditional operating systems in smart tvs, but what happens when i want to add cable to my tv? do i have to log out of apple tv? what happens when i decide to watch on my local news network that isnt compatible with apple tv? do i exit apple tv?
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Big fan of the AppleTV, Have them on both main TVs at home and recommend them to family and friends, I cannot imagine going back to the built in rubbish. Not to mention being able to use the remote app on our phones when we inevitably lose the remote.
and using FindMy when you do lose it haha
I have literally bought them for family members. I can’t live without it.
I have to say, I’ve had the 1st gen since it first came out, and frankly it’s way above all the other smart appliances. It’s fluid, easy to use, fast and just very modern. One of my most u serrated purchases I’ve ever made to be honest 👌🏼
I buy the new model every time it comes out for my main OLED Living Room TV. I pass down the older models to less used TV’s in the house.
For android tv/google tv you can install a 3rd party Home Screen. So no ads on Home Screen.
I won an Apple TV from a work event in 2018, and haven’t looked back and have added one to my other TV. It’s the only interface used on the TVs (Samsung and LG.) Still going strong years later with the same original units.
My biggest issue with at least LG’s WebOS on the C2, is that if I want to check something while streaming through for example the Netflix app, I go to a HDMI-input and then want to go back to the Netflix app, it has to reload the entire thing. So no multitasking at all basically. It should at least be able to keep one app in memory when you are switching to HDMI-inputs, but nope. So yeah, Apple TV ftw. Not to mention issues with HDR/DV if you have Plex. Infuse on ATV is just flawless here.
Yes I can’t work out how to do the switching when I’m watching my LG C2 & need to go to another HMDI I put, I can’t go back without it having to reload.
I’ve had Apple TV for years and far prefer it to other smart TVs in the house and it integrates into my Apple ecosystem.
I have yet to find a single good reason for TVs to have a dedicated, integrated OS that needs to be maintained by a company, that doesn’t focus on or even care for OS development. Any monitor with appropriate resolution, color range and refresh rate would be a much better option. Then any user can choose and swap the OS and usable apps by adding a device like Apple TV and update that - or replace the device with another one if needs or preferences change.
To me that feels like having to buy a new monitor if you swap a PC’s OS or replace it with a Mac.
I recently purchased a 55” Toshiba TV with Fire TV built in. I used to rely on Apple TV specifically for my iTunes music and playlists plus purchased TV shows and movies. Just a few weeks ago, I started using it for everything and think it’s great! The upgraded remote is so much easier to use than the TV remote however, I do have to use it to mute the volume, or reduce the Apple Remote by holding the down volume button.. I can deal with that one minor drawback.
I used to love my gen 1 chromecast back during my college years. That was until i was introduced to apple tv and the zero adds, zero slowness, and great and sturdy control it comes with. Now, non of my smart tvs are connected to the wifi. They all get an apple tv so no adds and extra unwanted channels popup.
Apple tv is the gold standard. The reason is cuz tv apps are not fully supported and apple will fully support them and they work flawlessly. I'd prefer to have a dumb tv since I already have apple tv. Plus no ads on Apple🙌🏿
I have AppleTv on most of my TVs, the latest one in my room and usually I move the older gens to the other TVs. I love it, at my business I have Rokus and while decent, they don’t compare. I specially enjoy just talking to Siri and telling her to turn on the TV, to turn it off, to set a timer in case I doze off.
I think the most underrated feature with Apple TV's is the AirPod integration. Assuming you already have a pair of airpods, the cost of a quality pair of TV Headphones is around the same price as the AppleTV alone. And the audio quality is incredible with the AirPods.
Couldn’t agree more. I can’t survive without my multiple Apple TV 4K devices.