Review of the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) - 6 Months Later
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) offers an impressive software experience with superior picture quality, personalized profiles, and convenient streaming. It has improved remote and Siri integration but is limited to Apple's ecosystem.
00:00:00 The Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) provides a seamless software experience with its powerful A15 Bionic chip. It offers superior picture quality with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10, enhancing the cinematic experience.
💡 Apple TV 4K has a superior software experience and performance compared to other streaming devices or smart TVs.
📺 The Apple TV 4K supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, enhancing picture quality and cinematic experience.
🔌 Upgraded HDMI cables may be required for Apple TV 4K to support Dolby Vision and HDR10.
00:01:53 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) is easy to set up with your Apple device and offers a convenient way to watch content from various streaming services in one place.
📺 The Apple TV 4K has features like color calibration and easy setup for Apple device users.
📱 There are two main ways to watch content on the Apple TV 4K: individual apps and the Apple TV app.
📚 The Apple TV app aggregates shows and movies from various streaming services, has a sports section, and a library section for purchased or rented content.
00:03:47 The Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) offers ad-free streaming, personalized user profiles, and spatial audio support with AirPods. Plus, it allows multi-room audio via AirPlay.
Apple TV 4K has a clean user interface and no ads cluttering the screen.
Apple TV Plus offers good content and supports multiple user profiles.
Apple TV 4K provides benefits for users with other Apple devices, such as AirPods support and spatial audio.
AirPlay allows audio playback on multiple speakers.
00:05:41 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) provides impressive sound and Siri integration. However, it is not recommended to invest in two HomePods for surround sound. The Apple TV and Home app offer convenient home automation features.
📺 The Apple TV 4K offers impressive audio features, including the ability to stereo pair HomePods for Dolby Atmos and surround sound.
🗣️ Having a proper speaker setup or a soundbar is recommended for clear dialogue, as the Apple TV's audio quality falls behind.
🔊 Siri on the Apple TV is useful for searching content, activating closed captions, and controlling smart home devices through automations.
00:07:34 A review of the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) after 6 months of use. The remote has improved with a USB-C port and dedicated power button. However, some features are limited to Apple's ecosystem.
💡 The Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) has a dark mode and a user-friendly remote with a USB-C port.
👍 The remote has a dedicated power button and can be controlled through other Apple devices or Siri.
👎 The Apple TV's features, like spatial audio, are limited to devices in Apple's ecosystem.
00:09:25 The Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) is the best TV streaming device with excellent performance and picture quality, but it is more expensive than other streaming devices.
🔑 The Apple TV 4K does not save streaming service passwords, unlike Safari on other Apple devices.
💰 The Apple TV 4K is more expensive than other TV streaming devices, but worth the cost due to its performance and features.
⬆️ Upgrading to the new Apple TV 4K is recommended for HDR10 support, but only necessary if you need the new remote.
00:11:19 A review of the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) after 6 months. Discusses wired connection reliability, Thread support for HomeKit, and access to other Apple device and TV streaming reviews.
💡 Using a wired connection with the Apple TV provides more reliable performance.
🏠 If you have Apple's HomeKit for your smart home, consider getting the version of Apple TV with Thread built-in.
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