Year after year, the apple company continues to overwhelm us with new products, which without a doubt are among the top in technological waters. However, many people still forget that Apple it's not just about iPhones, Macs and iPads. The last generation Apple TV with the label 4K, despite its undervaluation compared to its iSúrodenci, is unique proof that the wide-spectrum focus of the Cupertino company extends beyond the borders of smartphones and personal computers. As a third generation owner Apple TV I didn't hesitate to buy the new model and reached for it right after it arrived on the market. Let's see together what the black box with the bitten apple hides inside.
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An old familiar design in a new version
As for the initial look at the visual Apple TV, don't expect any radical changes. A wide group of conspirators argued about the aluminum version even before the release of the new generation, well Apple even this time he remained faithful to the hardened plastic in black design. Compared with Apple TV of the third generation, the latest model is almost half as tall, while the width of the box has not changed. The optical power supply has disappeared from the back audio and a port for USB-C. On the new model, you will find a trio of inputs, which includes a source, HDMI and Ethernet.
In order, the fifth generation of television from Applu has a much more powerful processor, which is why cutouts for cooling have been added on the bottom side. In addition to the eight gaps, an active cooler in the form of a fan also prevents overheating. But don't worry, you won't be disturbed by the speed of the cooler while watching your favorite series and movies, as it is absolutely inaudible. On the official as well as fan-base forums, there were several objections from users in connection with the strange sound which Apple TV publishes The sound was supposed to be connected to the large amount of dust that was in the device. However, I can say from my own experience that Apple TV I have 4K practically since the start of sales and I have a similar problem nestretol.
Apple TV Remote in a new guise
One of the biggest changes regarding the last generation Apple TV is without a doubt Remote - a remote control. Its predecessor in an aluminum version for style Macbooku Air replaced the elegant black design, connected to the touch panel. Buttons have been added on the front, which can be used to start the voice assistant Siri, or click through between running applications. I was also pleased with the addition in the form of volume buttons, thanks to which you don't have to fumble with two or three different controls when watching series. The Remote has a fairly decent built-in battery life and, importantly, it has increased lightning input for charging. You no longer have to deal with replacing the battery, as was the case with the older version of the Remote controller. If your controller dies (which happens very rarely, like in the case of Magic Mouse), you simply charge it with a standard one in a short time lightning cable. Control is also a bonus Apple TV 4K via the TV remote control, but that depends on the type of TV.
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Content is most important
What the latest version of the family of televisions from Appwhat sets lu apart from its predecessors is that it is housed inside an adorable black box. The A8 chip that was built into the previous generation Apple TV this time the processor changed Apple A10X, which you can recognize from the iPad Pro. The 4K model has 3GB of RAM and 32GB and 64GB of storage. There is only a slight price difference between these two versions, which will incline most interested parties to buy the version with more storage space. It will serve to download a solid amount of applications and games. Downloading movies from iTunes in Full HD is also an option, but in today's era full of streaming services such as Netflix and HBO GO, this fact is, so to speak, useless.
Apple TV 4K supports the Bluetooth 5.0 interface and the 802.11 ac WiFi MIMO function, thanks to which the TV selects the frequency without manual switching in the case of dual-band routers. RJ-45 k is also newonewhich supports Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI upgrade with version 2.0a which supports 4K HDR.
Crystal clear picture
The most anticipated new currency Apple TV 4K, as its name implies, is of course a picture. The performance allows the streaming box to use all 8 million pixels, of course if you own a TV with 4K support. Immediately after connection Apple TV 4K, the software automatically configures a recommended resolution for you, which you can manually change. The interface is built on a native resolution of 3840 x 2160 and there is no lack of support Dolby Vision. For cleaner and brighter colors, you need to get a high-speed HDMI cable, thanks to which it is possible to use color with a 4:2:2 setting. The standard is 4:2:0, which, however, is definitely not a thorn in the side.
However, the manually set quality, which you can change directly in the settings, does not apply to all content. The overall quality of the interface is affected, as is watching movies in 4K. The standard is HDR10 with 10-bit color support, which is capable of displaying 1024 levels of color depth. Its counterpart in form Dolby Vision it's about something else. It supports 12-bit colors and the depth level is around the number 4096. But the negative is that the overall interface of the function Dolby Vision TVs do not yet support full maximum. In addition to the 4K TV, it was Apple TV also tested on a classic TV with Full HD support, which is not to be thrown away at all.
A collection of content in the form of games, applications and Apple Music
Apple TV 4K is much closer to the goal in the downloadable content section and the ability to transform this small box into a lightweight gaming console than the third generation. Today's smart TVs do have services such as the aforementioned Netflix and HBO GO, or Amazon Prime Video. Well, if we are talking about all the functions, including streaming services, relatively decent games and various other applications that I find useful in everyday life, then Apple TV 4K wins in all categories.
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Statistically, and also in my case, it is Apple TV primarily used for watching movies and series, but it can also be used as a device for playing undemanding game titles. True, clumsy control using miniature Remote controller is impractical, but if you want to use this machine also as a gaming platform, it is possible to reach for control alternatives. One of them can be, for example, the Nimbus gamepad from SteelSeries, which we put to field tests Apple TV 4K, but also iPad or iPhone. You can find a detailed review of the game controller in the link below.
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Compare Apple TV with high-end consoles such as Xbox One X or PS4 would of course be unrealistic, but for occasional entertainment the device will serve more than perfectly. A function that for me personally (and also for many owners of previous generations of televisions from Applu) was missing, it is clear Apple Music. In today's world full of wireless speakers, soundbars and wireless headphones, although wireless music transmission is nothing short of breath-taking. Well, being able to rummage through your music library and discover new playlists on the big screen is really great. With a well-developed project in which we Apple maybe soon he should bring films and series from his own production, I can state that I would use a similar application in the future Apple TV he took all ten. The tvOS software is in the case App Storu and iTunes set up brilliantly, which represents (as the title of the article says) a full-fledged multimedia center for your living room.
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Verdict
In spite of Apple TV it is definitely not the driving force of the Californian giant, it perfectly fills the place of the stationary one Apple devices. The possibility to watch movies and series in 4K resolution is really a treat for the eyes, either by using the iTunes movie library or in one of the aforementioned streaming services. App Store in case Apple TV 4K has tons of downloadable content, whether it's games or other applications. In the case of informal occasional entertainment, it also fulfills a role mini-gaming device, for those who do not own a bloated PC or game console. Personally Apple TV I use it on a daily basis and I recommend this device to anyone who wants to take the capabilities of their TV to a higher level.
- The latest Apple TV 4K is available in both versions on Alza.com
As long as 4k is only streamed, I have no motivation to buy :-/ :-(
App Infuse + NAS, 4k without a problem.
Just to be sure, Stream means online viewing. Not the Stream app.
I have used several media centers including Kodi on Raspbery 3 and Apple tv is the best for me. Hbo go, infusion + external drive, broadcast tv, airplay, …
Is it possible to stream 4K videos from iPhone X in 4K quality?
Someone just tell me how to get HBO GO on it..
...that despite appstore install?
Well, I wouldn't have thought of that...? I live in the UK, HBO GO is available up to 4th gen, but on Apple TV 4K is simply not... Nonsense.
For several months now, there has been a newer version of the application available for the SK and CZ markets.
...now I see that in "Czech" appstore is HBO GO :(
Will it be fully functional when Jailbreak comes out, if at all?
:-) Still with the jailbreak...I stopped using it at iphone4 and I'm calm...it still goes/doesn't go/goes/doesn't go....
Jailbreak didn't even last for the 2-3 previous generations, right?
Huzel
What kind of jailbreak? What for? There is an option to sign applications and thus run them on Apple TV so Kodi or Popcorn, for example, can be started. What kind of jailbreak is this? Paid apps without paying?
????? Why should Jailbreak be only about stealing apps?
Does anyone have Kodi running on 4K? With the previous aTV 4, I have a functional Kodi, but I uploaded it there via USB-C and the aTV no longer has that. I tried to push it there via the v installer Xcode but it didn't work for me after the network and I returned the aTV 4K. Anyone have any experience with Kodi in aTV 4K?
I have been running Kodi on ATV 4K for about a month and it works absolutely perfectly. I am registered apple developer, so I signed kodi for a year (otherwise the certificate is only valid for a week, which is unusable for normal operation). Installation over the network according to the tutorial also without problems. E.g: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqZZ_c2kF4U
Hello, I am asking for advice and more information. I have Apple TV 4K and I heard that there is KODI. What is it specifically? And how to use it, what is it for Czech users? Is it free or do you have to pay something? And can it be installed without the need for macbookThank you very much. mefesto@seznam.cz
Does anyone have Kodi running on 4K? With the previous aTV 4, I have a functional Kodi, but I uploaded it there via USB-C and the aTV no longer has that. I tried to push it there via the v installer Xcode but it didn't work for me after the network and I returned the aTV 4K.
And still can't set the passcode for Photos on apple tv ?
Hello,
is possible on this new one AppleTV use a different web browser? Of course I can mirror on Apple TV iPad or Macbook but without these it's on the existing older version AppleI can't watch TV
thank you for the practical advice
I have at home apple TV 3rd generation, when I want to use a Mac air When I play a movie and mirror the screen on the TV, the image is very choppy and unwatchable. Can anyone advise me if there is anything I can do about it? Or if it could be that it is an older generation and this new 4K would handle it without a problem? Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks :)
Probably slow wifi, possibly interference from other devices — digital noise. The easiest solution is to buy a new one Apple TVwhere it already is Airplay directly, peer to peer regardless of home wifi speed.
It will definitely not be via wifi, I have 5 ghz wifi and a speed of 200 mbps.
are you connected to the same wifi?
And someone will tell me how to do it Apple TV Will I get 4K HBO GO?!.. On Appleit's not for smart people.. Otherwise I live in the UK..
Yes, I am.
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