Using Apple TV and you can use its remote, to save getting the iPhone out, and it's clever enough to understand that saying «Movie Night», isn't going to pop - up some random movie, but instead perhaps dim the lights, close the blinds, and maybe turn up the heating so you can snuggle in for the evening.
You can view live feeds remotely too, but you'll need to be
using an Apple TV or an iPad set up as a home hub.
Streaming Apple TV sound on HomePod is possible when you are
using Apple TV of third, fourth, or fifth generation.
anyone know if
using Apple TV is still affected by the audio latency added to the signal by the tv itself, I could never sync music using iTunes to apple tv and airport express, as my Samsung tv would always add a few hundred ms of delay.
The other part of the update concerns HDR playback, but you'll have to be
using an Apple TV 4K to get that particular option.]
He talks about streaming CBS online,
using Apple TV or Roku or using antennas.
The software has features for discovering and configuring devices, locating them in an on - screen virtual home, and
using Apple TV as a device hub, as well as help screens to make setup of devices easier, 9 to 5 Mac reported, according to unnamed sources familiar with the app.
In fact, if Kodi is your streaming OS of choice, you probably shouldn't even be
using an Apple TV 2 anymore.
Research from eMarketer states that in 2014, 13.1 percent of connected TV users in the U.S. were using a Chromecast, while 13.5 percent were
using an Apple TV.
One more thing: If you're
using Apple TV for work presentations or home automation control, the older, less expensive version will serve you fine.
One port notably absent (and sorely missed by some fans of previous incarnations of the Apple TV) is the digital optical audio output; fans of
using their Apple TV units as music media centers have definitely made their opinion about the missing digital audio jack known.
With Mavericks you can also use your HDTV as a second display
using Apple TV ® and AirPlay ®.
Using Apple TV or a set of AirPlay speakers makes the process much simpler - you simply use your iPhone to add the device as you would any new Wi - Fi network.
I modelled and shared with the kids how to create their individual books as a whole class, projecting my iPad
using Apple TV.
I have been
using Apple TV since the company released the first version many years ago.
By
using Apple TV and file - shared movies, anything can be a movie theater — a café, a community center.
We use Apple TV to watch television shows from iTunes.
You can
use an Apple TV as a remote hub for HomeKit as well as enable an iPad to act as a hub and enable remote operation for HomeKit - connected devices.
The speaker could be particularly important if you want to control your household when you're away because you currently need to
use an Apple TV or iPad as a hub to control your HomeKit - compatible devices remotely.
But if
you use an Apple TV or iPad for remote access, your notifications are reduced to «August lock was unlocked,» which isn't so useful if you want to track when the kids get home safely.
This mentions being able to
use an Apple TV 3rd / 4th Gen as a Home Hub.
You can
use an Apple TV and stream local videos more than one way.
Until now, you've had to
use Apple TV to control your HomeKit devices from beyond the home.
You can't connect with those gadgets from outside of the limited Bluetooth range, but with HomeKit, you can
use Apple TV as a relay point — it'll receive your commands from afar over Wi - Fi, then pass the command in question to the device in question via Bluetooth.
You can even still
use your Apple TV remote to adjust the volume of the HomePod, or use the touch panel on the HomePod itself.
Since
I use the Apple TV almost exclusively, this has really cut down on how much I use the TV's own 46 - button remote control.
Apple has been a bit ambivalent about its smart - home plans; while you can
use both Apple TV and an iPad as a HomeKit hub, it hasn't marketed it with the same gusto as its other products.
You can
use Apple TV Bluetooth speakers if you don't want to use HomePod.
Follow the same steps to begin to
use Apple TV audio again; however, be alert to choose your Apple TV instead of HomePod.
You can even
use the Apple TV as a speaker, and control music from there using Siri.
Once you've gone through a rather cumbersome and clumsy setup process, involving an iOS device and a plethora of settings menus, you can
use your Apple TV as a smart home hub.
While there's a reasonable discussion to be had as to whether or not you really need a Nimbus (Apple requires that every game be compatible with the standard Apple TV remote), it's a wise investment if you intend to
use the Apple TV for console - style - titles games rather than casual time sinks.
The only downside is, this is only for those of you who
use an Apple TV.
Harmonix developer Jon Carter demonstrated one of Beat Sports» included games, which
uses the Apple TV remote's motion sensor to determine when players swing a baseball bat.
You'll soon be able to
use the Apple TV remote app on your iPhone to control your set - top box with Siri voice commands.The new Apple TV comes with a new physical remote that is decked out with a touchpad and buttons for menu, home, volume, and Siri.
Although you can
use an Apple TV 3rd generation to give you basic access, to effectively utilize automation using rules and timers, Apple TV 4 is the best solution.
In reality, it's down to personal preference:
use the Apple TV if you're an Apple user, use the Nexus Player if you're an Android user.
Apple makes it easier by allowing iOS users to
use the Apple TV Remote app to key in usernames and passwords, or by using Siri to speak the letters and numbers aloud and have them transcribed.
If you're watching your favorite shows on your Apple TV and need to use the remote, just
use the Apple TV Remote in Control Center instead.
Not exact matches
An
Apple University professor apparently once
used a Google
TV remote control as an example of what not to do at
Apple, according to the Times.
Just like Netflix or Hulu, you watch via an app on a Roku, Amazon Fire, or
Apple TV, which I'm
using, connected to your
TV set.
Just like Netflix (nflx) or Hulu, you watch via an app on a Roku, Amazon Fire, or
Apple TV, which I'm
using, connected to your
TV set.
But some analysts speculate that Samsung could develop its own mobile operating system (competing with
Apple's iOS and Google's (GOOG) Android, which Samsung
uses for the Galaxy line) that is specifically designed to link together its portfolio of
TVs, phones, appliances, and even medical devices.
«Yes, the $ 179
Apple TV 4K finally delivers gorgeous high fidelity video, but as usual, you're paying a premium for convenience and ease - of -
use,» Eadicicco wrote for TIME, Fortune «s sister publication.
Apple sites — they
used to be called «Mac» sites — are replete with details of expected features for phones, the
Apple Watch,
Apple TV and new software.
Previously,
Apple TV owners have only been able to watch movies and television shows rented through Vudu by
using various workarounds, such as the
Apple TV's AirPlay feature.
For the most part, the appeal of smart
TVs is that they allow for the installation of apps such as YouTube and Netflix, which allow viewers to
use those services directly without having to connect a separate device such as a game console, a Roku box or an
Apple TV.
Ross Rubin, an independent analyst for Reticle Research, said
Apple could
use Topsy's data analysis to better understand popular trends on social media and make smarter recommendations for things like finding apps, music and movies to buy, or perhaps finding content to watch with a future
TV service.
A BBC
TV show dealing with consumer protection issues will claim this evening that
Apple is
using a clause in its terms & conditions to refuse its cut - price battery replacement service for older iPhones.
And some consumers are
using social media to ask streaming platforms such as Amazon, Roku and
Apple to end their NRA
TV digital channels.