What’s the point of the a15 there’s nothing on the Apple TV that needs a cpu update the [Current] games run on older ones fine
Really do not understand the USB-C fanboys!
I’ve got the last model with lightning remote and think I last charged it 6 months ago!
So now people have to go out and buy a new router as well?![]()
Man I want an M1 Apple TV so badly to replace my Shield TV pro!
What in the world is thread support?
I’m curious to see how well AirPlay mirroring to Apple TV works with this, via Wi-fi 6E.
I long for a day where I don’t have to use a shield pro just to get audio pass through.
I thought that for 4K video you need around 20mbps,
Um....Apple TV *does* support lossless audio? It exists on my 2017 model...
If it has ATMOS and 7.1, what streaming would you be watching where you need passthrough? I feel like the content you stream from these devices would be those formats.
The ATV decodes whatever codec is in use and then sends the raw multi-channel LPCM down the HDMI cable. There should be zero quality difference between that and having the receiver do the decoding. If anything, decoding in the ATV is better in the long run as support can be added for new codecs that your receiver might not get.
I mean bitstream lossless HD audio such as DTS-HD and True HD with atmos.
It's not because they're horribly cheap, it's to save precious space inside and make waterproofing easier, you dummy.Why the heck is ethernet optional?!
Many people have their Internet router and main TV in the same location because that's where the cable line comes in. TVs and streaming boxes should always have an ethernet port so you can plug it in if possible. This is not only faster but reduces usage of WiFi bandwidth, resulting in better performance for other devices.
Why is Apple starting to make basic wired connectivity optional on non-portable devices? They did the same with the iMac; the cheapest model lacks Ethernet.
Ouch!I bought a remote case with a spot to put an AirTag.
The only problem? Can find the remote since a week!! (Lost the remote like an hour after the order!).
The audio bit is sorta untrue... Blurays with plain TrueHD or DTSHD tracks get unpacked to raw mulichannel LPCM and are lossless... What is lost is the height channel metadata if it is an TrueHD ATMOS or DTS:X track. You still get the lossless base TrueHD or DTS-HD in raw PCM though... it isn't sent as lossy DD+.? No change to Wifi Support. Up to Wifi 6 (802.11ax) over 2.5 and 5.0 GHz.
Shield TV still necessary if you want to play DTS-MA or Dolby TrueHD soundtracks in their original quality. Apple TV highest quality support is for E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound), and Dolby Atmos.
Home devices network to each other rather than going through your router..
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It won't via 6e - not supported. No change from previous version - 2.5 and 5 Ghz networks up to ax.
You may have a long wait Apple justification I heard is that they need to transcode in order to support Siri.
That's for a streaming service. If you are playing an .mkv file via a program such as Infuse or Plex it can exceed 100 mbps.
As above it transcodes so it is lossy. Running a test on a ripped .mkv 4k movie (The Adams Family) with a 4150 kb/s audio track it is limited by the AppleTV app to 363 kbps in the digital copy.
If passthrough were supported we wouldn't have transcoded (lossy) audio,
Wish it did, but it doesn't do a direct stream without decoding. Supposedly they need to do this in order to support Siri. Highest quality decoder they use is E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound), and Dolby Atmos.
Many new receivers support firmware updates which could allow for new codecs.
Not supported. Decoded to E-AC-3.
Have you used modern smart TV interfaces? Most of them are gorram terrible, slow, and a pain in the ass to use.
Even one of the better ones, LG WebOS, is annoying and clunky compared to my Apple TV.
ATV provides an experience that is sufficiently better that many of us think it's worth it.
How do y'all lose the remote so easily come on it's probably in your couch cushions or somewhere near the TV.I bought a remote case with a spot to put an AirTag.
The only problem? Can find the remote since a week!! (Lost the remote like an hour after the order!).
It won't via 6e - not supported. No change from previous version - 2.5 and 5 Ghz networks up to ax.
It has a 2.1 port so the option of vrr and 120 is there. I'll be curious to test it when it comes in and see how dynamically it scales on a 2.1 tv.No 120hz, still. Why is this such a problem for them? It divides all formats evenly for super smooth playback. 24, 30, and 60. It's more about THAT than, "gaming." That's why we home theater nerds WHINE.
I beg to differ. I have almost 1800 movies in my library and it takes FOREVER to load and or play titles. SucksWhat’s the point of the a15 there’s nothing on the Apple TV that needs a cpu update the games run on older ones fine
The prior version had 2.1 but lacked the proper chip to actually do VRR and 120. They didn't realize this until after their initial marketing launch. Then, rather hilariously, had to walk that feature back. I see nothing in the tech specs for this new one that shows this is as now available. They would have listed it there. Most likely using the same chips as the prior for the HDMI. The HDMI specs don't require ALL features be implemented in order to claim something has 2.1. So, it's not all on Apple's shoulders. Having said that, I swear the ATV division is a actual room of monkeys swinging on tires.It has a 2.1 port so the option of vrr and 120 is there. I'll be curious to test it when it comes in and see how dynamically it scales on a 2.1 tv.
What would that allow for?I don’t see audio passthrough listed in the tech specs 😭😭
Not even the earlier 4K. We have that in the bedroom, and it's fine. Definitely would be good if someone gets 4K and only has ATV HD.It seems like some here are actively looking for reasons to upgrade.
I don't think Apple markets this for people owning the 2021 Apple TV 4K...
I know, I'd rather Find My than USB-CReally do not understand the USB-C fanboys!
I’ve got the last model with lightning remote and think I last charged it 6 months ago!
ExampleWhat would that allow for?