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AirPlay 2 and TV App Now Available on Samsung Smart TVs
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Good question. I have this model number I just got last year and I don't see an update for it. I can see the Apple TV app listed there in the App Store when I search for it but I can't click it and do anything with it
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what's the model of yours?
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My 55” 7 series updated ok and App works - AirPlay 2 also ok.
Bizarrely 55” 9 series - updated firmware but can’t AirPlay or get app to load!
Bizarrely 55” 9 series - updated firmware but can’t AirPlay or get app to load!
Same exact as yours. It says 2018 Q6 is supported right? I got mine from best buy..not costco.
This might be one of those updates they roll out by region. Since its gonna be on so many tv's, they probably want to take it slowly updating all of them and making sure everything works ok. I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get the update until late tonight.
Just in case it is: Tacoma Washington checking in!
I had the app on the store and it wasn’t clicking getting the error message. Just reset the tv and now the app isn’t even showing - something must be wrong and they’ve pulled it.
So my Q65FN has the same firmware version number (1251) as the 6, 7, 8, 9 does in the download center. The online download center just doesn’t list a downloadable firmware update for the 65 specifically. I think the TV is updating itself... I’m pretty sure the software version used to be 1209. But who knows. I guess I’ll find out later today or tomorrow.
THANK YOU for all the great details --
Do you know, once you login the TV app into your ITunes Account, does it let you set Download Restrictions? I want to buy one of these Samsung's and put it in our Airbnb unit for guests, but don't want them to be able to make purchases from the TV app.
Thanks!
PS - For reference, the regular Apple TV does let you set download restrictions... info here if you're not familiar...
https://www.howtogeek.com/235476/how-to-set-up-content-and-purchase-restrictions-on-your-apple-tv/
The model I have is a UN55NU7100FXZA, I found that they have the firmware updates on the product page here, so I think once the update is live that's where it would be first. It looks like this is the page for your TV: https://www.samsung.com/be/support/model/UE49MU6100WXXN/#downloads
I found that if I was in an app (like Netflix) then the update is greyed out. I found that if I "exited" to "over the air" TV (or I expect a source input) I was able to click the update now.
FYI I still don't see the Apple option anywhere - in the app store or appearing by magic.
OK this is big news, but my first question would be is Apple licensing tvOS to samsung in order to run these apps? Or is it an Android App running on Android TV?
Technical question: Does this mean I won't need to buy a separateTV? Will I be able to just sign in with my account details onto the Samsung? I'm thinking of replacing my tv if this would be the case.
You would lose DolbyVison HDR, and only get HDR10. That would be the big reason for me not to give up the AppleTV, and the Apple Arcade would also be missing.
I have a 75" 2019 Samsung Q90R (stellar TV BTW 110% recommend it) and the Apple TV app loaded fine from the store and is working great. I did not need to update the firmware. I'm assuming I will need to update firmware to add Airplay 2 native support. There is no current update available for the TV. My Q90R is currently on version 1065.
That's a significant downgrade. I would have to look into this further and weigh out the pros and cons, thanks.
My apply TV app is working on my Samsung Q90R. Additionally Airplay 2 is functional as I can now mirror my MacBook Pro. I was able to login to my apple ID and everything is there in terms of movies and content.
The one thing notably absent is APPLE MUSIC?????? That would be a game changer. Does anyone know if this will be released in a future update as a dedicated app?
FYI, yes I can connect via Bluetooth and other channels but I would rather not. It would be nice to have a dedicated app for music.
The one thing notably absent is APPLE MUSIC?????? That would be a game changer. Does anyone know if this will be released in a future update as a dedicated app?
FYI, yes I can connect via Bluetooth and other channels but I would rather not. It would be nice to have a dedicated app for music.
How is Airplay 2 functional on the TV? I know macOS updated with support on the MacBook Pro, but the TV still needs to have added support.
I have a 2018 Q65FN. Firmware was updated about two weeks ago to 1251. I updated my iMac to 10.14.5 and now "Samsung Q6 Series" shows up under the AirPlay menu. I tested streaming a 1080p video and it was perfect. iPhone is still on 12.2 but tv also shows up under screen mirroring.
I've got a 65" 2019 RU8000 and the AirPlay 2 update + the AppleTV app both were working when I got home. The app, for me, is useless since there is no support for Apple Music and I don't buy any shows/movies from Apple, but I was super excited for native AirPlay. It does works to mirror anything you want, but Beamer doesn't support streaming directly to it so that is a huge letdown for me. If it had worked I could have finally gotten rid of my AppleTV 4K, as its only current use is Beamer, but for now it'll live to see another day (and keep occupying an HDMI port on my TV).
I have a '17 LG 4K. AFAIK, there is no update for ATV. No big deal as I have a 4K ATV plugged into the set.
If there was an LG, would the picture be the same as plumbed through my ATV, better or worse. I do regularly use the built-in apps for NetFlix and Amazon Prime verses beaming them up through my ATV. Just quicker and easier.
I agree, but I should be clear, you will not get Dolby Vision with any Samsung set, even with Apple TV. That was what caused me to get LG and TCL sets. I hope we soon have HomeKit for the TCL. Great set at a great price point, other than that.
