Apple TV 4K (64GB)

Owning the Apple TV 4th Generation 32 GB, I can confidently say that it is an excellent streaming device that delivers a seamless entertainment experience. The first thing that struck me about the Apple TV was its sleek and modern design. The compact size of the device made it easy to fit into my entertainment setup without taking up too much space. The included remote is also well-designed, with a touchpad and Siri integration that makes navigating the interface a breeze. The device's interface is easy to use, with a simple and intuitive layout that makes it easy to find and access your favorite content. The App Store also offers a wide range of apps and games, which adds to the overall entertainment experience. One of the standout features of the Apple TV is its ... MoreOwning the Apple TV 4th Generation 32 GB, I can confidently say that it is an excellent streaming device that delivers a seamless entertainment experience. The first thing that struck me about the Apple TV was its sleek and modern design. The compact size of the device made it easy to fit into my entertainment setup without taking up too much space. The included remote is also well-designed, with a touchpad and Siri integration that makes navigating the interface a breeze. The device's interface is easy to use, with a simple and intuitive layout that makes it easy to find and access your favorite content. The App Store also offers a wide range of apps and games, which adds to the overall entertainment experience. One of the standout features of the Apple TV is its ability to stream content in high definition. Whether I'm watching movies, TV shows, or live sports, the picture quality is always sharp and vibrant. The device also supports Dolby Atmos sound, which adds to the immersive experience. The Apple TV's integration with other Apple devices is also a major plus. I can easily stream content from my iPhone or iPad to the device, which is great for sharing photos or videos with friends and family. The device also supports AirPlay, which allows me to mirror my screen onto the TV for presentations or sharing content with a group. One potential downside of the Apple TV is the lack of support for some popular streaming services, such as Amazon Prime Video. However, the device's integration with iTunes and Apple Music more than makes up for this. Overall, I highly recommend the Apple TV 4th Generation 32 GB to anyone looking for a high-quality streaming device that offers a seamless entertainment experience. With its sleek design, easy-to-use interface, and impressive features, it's the perfect choice for anyone who wants to take their entertainment setup to the next level.

3rd Gen Apple TV for the win!

Years ago my Wife and I bought a first generation Apple TV and it wasn't quite there yet. We ended up swapping it out for a Roku which worked fine for our needs, but the performance was always buggy and slow.Fast forward to our purchase of this Apple TV and we've unplugged the Roku completely and haven't looked back. This new third generation 4k 128GB Apple TV is incredible. The picture quality is amazing (noticeably better than Roku) since it's takes full advantage of our HDR 4k TV. It's blazingly fast, rock solid, integrates perfectly with all our Apple devices (yes, we drank the Apple kool-aid a long time ago) and we just love it. Every single app we had on Roku is available on Apple TV and many, many more. Not to mention Apple sing (Karaoke) is a blast and ... MoreYears ago my Wife and I bought a first generation Apple TV and it wasn't quite there yet. We ended up swapping it out for a Roku which worked fine for our needs, but the performance was always buggy and slow.Fast forward to our purchase of this Apple TV and we've unplugged the Roku completely and haven't looked back. This new third generation 4k 128GB Apple TV is incredible. The picture quality is amazing (noticeably better than Roku) since it's takes full advantage of our HDR 4k TV. It's blazingly fast, rock solid, integrates perfectly with all our Apple devices (yes, we drank the Apple kool-aid a long time ago) and we just love it. Every single app we had on Roku is available on Apple TV and many, many more. Not to mention Apple sing (Karaoke) is a blast and being able to create separate user profiles is awesome.We've used Roku's for years and loved them, but there is no comparison at this point and we'll be using Apple TV's from now on moving forward. We're very glad Apple got it together with this version of their streaming device and we highly recommend it, especially now that there are so many great streaming services - for $150, you really can't go wrong.

Almost perfect

I had been hesitant to use an Apple TV for a long time. When it was new it was because they didn't have all the primary apps- I think Amazon was missing, then they had primary apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon, but no minor apps from small content creators. Meanwhile, Roku had all of that. The other hesitation was the remote. I need to be able to use my universal remote.All of that has been solved, and it's nearly perfect even for a picky persons like me who has very specific needs.-super easy to use with a universal IR remote-all the apps I need-automatically switches to the frame rate of the source material. This is huge for me. My projector supports 24p, but my TV does not. When the tv is being used. The Apple TV runs at 60p, and when the projector ... MoreI had been hesitant to use an Apple TV for a long time. When it was new it was because they didn't have all the primary apps- I think Amazon was missing, then they had primary apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon, but no minor apps from small content creators. Meanwhile, Roku had all of that. The other hesitation was the remote. I need to be able to use my universal remote.All of that has been solved, and it's nearly perfect even for a picky persons like me who has very specific needs.-super easy to use with a universal IR remote-all the apps I need-automatically switches to the frame rate of the source material. This is huge for me. My projector supports 24p, but my TV does not. When the tv is being used. The Apple TV runs at 60p, and when the projector is on, the Apple TV will match the source material. 24p or whatever. It all automatic. I don't need to change any settings.-it's really fast. The navigation and staring of movies has not lag at all.-it's extremely easy to use with AirPods. When you put the AirPods on, the Apple TV will ask via a small popup if you want to use them. No pairing necessary.-my iPhone and Apple Watch are remote controllers. Other devices have apps for control, but when you need to enter text on the TV, your phone will buzz and ask if you want to use the phone to type text.-you can disable the screen saver and sleep so it's always ready to go. It uses almost no power when the menu is on. I think 2 watts if its on and 1.5 watts in standby.-iCloud Photos. I love how easy it is to have my photos on the TV.The only thing that's not perfect is that when I use Plex, it will not use lossless audio from blu-rays. So if I watch a blu-ray. I'll continue to use my Shield TV.But for everything else, I'll use the Apple TV. It's just a significantly better user experience than the others.For $150 it's crazy not to buy it. It's the best value for dollar device I own.

Amazing - but only if you have enough data

It can be amazing - it’s like being in the US with all these shows to choose from! Yet 3 things make it harder. First, it gobbles up so much data that after the first week I unplugged it and now don’t know what to do with it. Second, many of the shows I ‘liked’ ended up being outside of Apple, and therefore require further payment. Finally, you are meant to put it on ‘sleep’ but that turns my entire tv off, meaning I need to switch it on again to watch regular tv. If you are interested, I’ve read Apple may be putting out a new 2022 version shortly. All up, I think it’s a wonderful idea but I’ve stopped using it and for some it might be the same.

An excellent addition to my living room

Definitely one of the best media streaming devices on the market. I've tried a few (chrome cast with Google TV, Amazon Fire Stick and Box), but Apple has them beat. The device is pretty intuitive (even more so if you're already familiar with the Apple ecosystem), looks fantastic and is quite small/unintrusive. The UI is simple and I really like the Control Panel function. Having all my recent watches across multiple services is incredibly convenient. Picture wise, it also looks quite nice even on an SDTV and HDTV (I connected the tv to the older tvs in our house out of curiosity). The only thing I've had an issue with is how sensitive the remote is, but I'm sure I'll pick it up in time.

Awesome Device for Family Room

Just hooked up the device to my home theater receiver, and I am just blown away. Images and sounds coming from Apple TV service and Disney plus is just astounding. I think it's probably the best smart TV device for those in the apple ecosystem, the pairing with the iPhone for setup was seamless and easy. Airplay is something I just can't live without. I appreciate the inclusion of the Ethernet jack, the network reliability for streaming has been solid. Can't speak to WiFi as I prefer to rely on wired internet when I can. As for the remote, it is a piece of art, feels great in the hands and the sensitivity and intuitiveness of the remote just puts all other AV companies to shame. I especially like that it is rechargeable via USB C. In addition, the remote ... MoreJust hooked up the device to my home theater receiver, and I am just blown away. Images and sounds coming from Apple TV service and Disney plus is just astounding. I think it's probably the best smart TV device for those in the apple ecosystem, the pairing with the iPhone for setup was seamless and easy. Airplay is something I just can't live without. I appreciate the inclusion of the Ethernet jack, the network reliability for streaming has been solid. Can't speak to WiFi as I prefer to rely on wired internet when I can. As for the remote, it is a piece of art, feels great in the hands and the sensitivity and intuitiveness of the remote just puts all other AV companies to shame. I especially like that it is rechargeable via USB C. In addition, the remote automatically shuts off my AV receiver when I turn off the Apple TV. The iPhone remote feature is also awesome, finally, I can type out my searches instead of awkwardly scrolling through a virtual keypad. Overall, very happy with the device.

Fast shipping, excellent product

I bought another AppleTV4k for my older set - Im accustomed to the oft-damned black remote so I didnt see any reason not to get the earlier model and save $50. Shipping was fast ( I paid a bit extra) and they included an extra power cable in the shipping box since the one in the apple carton had an international plug that wouldnt have worked in the US. That was unexpected, but no other incompatibilities have materialized, so its not a big deal. Set up was easy especially since I already had an Apple TV so it basically mirrored what had already been downloaded. All I had to do was log in to the various accounts. Im not sure what I will do with the extra storage space (64 gig vs 32) but the price was right and OWC, as always, was very reliable. The only question I ... MoreI bought another AppleTV4k for my older set - Im accustomed to the oft-damned black remote so I didnt see any reason not to get the earlier model and save $50. Shipping was fast ( I paid a bit extra) and they included an extra power cable in the shipping box since the one in the apple carton had an international plug that wouldnt have worked in the US. That was unexpected, but no other incompatibilities have materialized, so its not a big deal. Set up was easy especially since I already had an Apple TV so it basically mirrored what had already been downloaded. All I had to do was log in to the various accounts. Im not sure what I will do with the extra storage space (64 gig vs 32) but the price was right and OWC, as always, was very reliable. The only question I have is whether its eligible for free appleTV+ I already had a subscription, but it would be nice to get an additional 3 months for the new device I didn't see any indication that was offered. May need to give Apple a call to determine eligibility but all things considered, it was a great purchase.

It's an Apple TV

I mean what can be said about it? It works real good, easy go setup with a good set of features. The new remote is great, it has USB C now. My one complaint is that you have to buy the 128GB to get ethernet, last years ethernet was standard on all, now you have to pay $20 extra for ethernet but I guess it's not bad since you get 2x the storage. Another complaint is no USB cable included, kinda lane if you're an iPhone only household and the only other cables you have are MicroB, but all in the name of being "eco friendly". Integration with Home Assistant is good. Overall it's a good device despite it's typical Apple chicanery.

Just enough of an upgrade

I upgraded to this from the Apple TV 4K (2021), the previous generation. So, I wasn't expecting much. But I wanted the HDR10+ feature for dynamic HDR, which is conventional HDR that works like the superior Dolby Vision. I got that, plus an unexpected bonus: My LG OLED B6 TV always had elevated black levels with the previous Apple TV box. They're back to inky black with this new box, just like regular HDR and SDR. Also, with the upgraded processor, apps like Netflix and Hulu snap into focus in a blink, whereas with the previous box you had to wait a bit. For the future-proofing and the superior HDR/Dolby Vision, this upgrade was worth it.

The Best Streaming Box-but Could Be Better!

Coming from a Roku Ultra the Apple interface and tvOS is far superior-both in speed and the apps like YouTube and Netflix can be switched and you'll pickup where you left off as it's like an iPhone where they're treated as Apps where you can have multiple open where you can switch back-and-forth or swipe up to quit.I wish it had a built-in remote finder like my Roku Ultra but the ability to use my AirPods Pro make up for that (I guess). I guess I could buy a silicone remote case with AirTag holder-but you think Apple could have integrated it or at least had a simple pager like the Roku Ultra. Not including the HDMI cable is expected from the premium boxes-but having to purchase a dual USB-C cable separately is annoying!P.S. Get the 128GB model for the Ethernet ... MoreComing from a Roku Ultra the Apple interface and tvOS is far superior-both in speed and the apps like YouTube and Netflix can be switched and you'll pickup where you left off as it's like an iPhone where they're treated as Apps where you can have multiple open where you can switch back-and-forth or swipe up to quit.I wish it had a built-in remote finder like my Roku Ultra but the ability to use my AirPods Pro make up for that (I guess). I guess I could buy a silicone remote case with AirTag holder-but you think Apple could have integrated it or at least had a simple pager like the Roku Ultra. Not including the HDMI cable is expected from the premium boxes-but having to purchase a dual USB-C cable separately is annoying!P.S. Get the 128GB model for the Ethernet and Thread Mesh Network Support for Apple Smart Home Devices