My current TV is 11 years old and I need to get something bigger because my eyes are aging (specifically I was looking at a 65" Hisense 65A6G, which I'm sure isn't important). So with my current TV I have an AppleTV plugged into one of the HDMI ports. When I want to use it I switch to that input on the TV remote. Everything I own is Apple, even an old AirPort Extreme for wifi. So, the TV above has Android. I've never used that but I take that to mean when you turn on modern TVs there's an operating system involved? [so why can't I buy a TV that has AppleOS installed...?] That's OK if it's useful. But as far as continuing to use my AppleTV, will anything change? Will I still just need to change input to another HDMI and bypass Android? Is that how it works? Thanks for any advice. Hoping I can make an informed decision in time for giving it to myself for Christmas...
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Android/AppleTV - advice for luddite
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The Android system on the TV is for is using the Smart TV built in apps and other apps you could download to the TV if you wanted to. Usually the apps are slower at loading than the Apple TV equivalents. And yes, all you need to do is move the Apple TV connection to the new TV's HDMI port and then select that input when wanting to use the Apple TV. You will most likely want to adjust the pictures settings on the TV to your personal preferences, especially since you will be getting a significant upgrade in the new TV.
Am pretty sure if you buy an android (now google) tv, you have to create a Google login even before u get to setting it up, although this may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. It’s just another thing to consider.
The OS also controls the TV’s features & processing.
As much as I’m a fan of the Sony’s & the Phillips, it’s this that currently stops me from getting a new tv.
When I eventually get round to it, it’ll prob be LG for their own OS.
As what you say is correct, you just plug in to another HDMI, but make sure you get a tv with hdmi 2.1.
TBH, for your eyes, screensize is not so important it’s refresh rate & I see the one listed is 50Hz, I’d defo try to source either a 100Hz tv or low end OLED, for a better viewing experience.
The OS also controls the TV’s features & processing.
As much as I’m a fan of the Sony’s & the Phillips, it’s this that currently stops me from getting a new tv.
When I eventually get round to it, it’ll prob be LG for their own OS.
As what you say is correct, you just plug in to another HDMI, but make sure you get a tv with hdmi 2.1.
TBH, for your eyes, screensize is not so important it’s refresh rate & I see the one listed is 50Hz, I’d defo try to source either a 100Hz tv or low end OLED, for a better viewing experience.
No. You can setup Google TV or Android TV on built-in TVs without setting up an account.
The new Apple TV isn't really utilizing any useful HDMI 2.1 features yet so it really will not matter currently.
Depending what you mainly use the Apple TV for, and it's age, you may find the built in Apps of your smart TV will cover the majority of what you need and remove the requirement to switch inputs completely. Of course its a personal preference also, I have a Sony Smart TV but still use my ATV for all the streaming channels.