Na fam, you gotta buy the newest one. Even though they are identical machinesRestart your Apple TV. I'm in the UK and it showed up after a restart.
FaceTime not available for Apple TV 4K Gen 1's??
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Apple Releases tvOS 17 With FaceTime for Apple TV, Revamped Control Center and More
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Is FaceTime on by default, or does it need to be enabled? I personally don't want it on my AppleTV that's used by other family members...will they get alerts for incoming calls I receive? That would be really annoying. I assume it can be switched off?
Here is the press release from Apple. It only works with 4K second gen and later. it says this:
Through the powerful integration of hardware and software, Apple TV 4K becomes an even more versatile living room device with the launch of FaceTime on tvOS 17 today, bringing new ways to connect with family and friends. *1
*1 Applies to Apple TV 4K (2nd and 3rd generations).
Through the powerful integration of hardware and software, Apple TV 4K becomes an even more versatile living room device with the launch of FaceTime on tvOS 17 today, bringing new ways to connect with family and friends. *1
*1 Applies to Apple TV 4K (2nd and 3rd generations).
tvOS 17 available now, bringing FaceTime to Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K becomes an even more versatile living room device with the launch of FaceTime on tvOS 17 today.
www.apple.com
And this feature only works with the latest, 3rd gen ATV 4K:
Interactivity with Apple Music Sing and Continuity Camera
allows users to see themselves onscreen and add entertaining filters as they sing along to their favorite tracks. *2
2 Applies to Apple TV 4K (3rd generation); Apple Music subscription required.
Interactivity with Apple Music Sing and Continuity Camera
allows users to see themselves onscreen and add entertaining filters as they sing along to their favorite tracks. *2
2 Applies to Apple TV 4K (3rd generation); Apple Music subscription required.
I guess no FaceTime for ATV 4K gen 1. Which is lame because when it was initially announced they said it was coming to "Apple TV 4K" (implied to be all models)
That’s where they get you. They didn’t lie, but they didn’t tell the truth either. Apple does this often.
Works great just FaceTimed my kids though I look terrible on the big screen 😆
Ah. Gutted. My 4K doesn’t support FaceTime. The one feature I was looking forward to.
Is there no way to sync icon layouts between multiple AppleTV’s in the house so the home screens are the same or do I have to manually move all the icons individually?
Is there no way to sync icon layouts between multiple AppleTV’s in the house so the home screens are the same or do I have to manually move all the icons individually?
I would use it not as "traditional" facetime but to share group situations. For example set it up at a family event (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Wedding, whatever) and other people can be somewhat part of the event in a way that's more "public" than a phone FaceTime call.
At least, IMHO, that's how I would construct the ad and optimize the feature...
How to sync your Apple TV Home screen across all Apple TVs
In tvOS, you can sync your Home screen across all Apple TV devices signed in with the same iCloud account thanks to One Home Screen.
www.imore.com
This is pretty cool, but it would be nicer if they sold a webcam based on the same technology as they have in MacBooks etc and then it would just be there all the time ready for calls... and better put a privacy switch on it lol
Is FaceTime working on your Apple TV HD model? They’re saying it’s only for the newer 4K models….
Does the caller also need to have iOS 17 for this to work on the ATV?
And related, if I update the TV but can’t update my phone to iOS 17, will Homekit sill work properly?
And related, if I update the TV but can’t update my phone to iOS 17, will Homekit sill work properly?
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Do you know what mount Apple is using in its press release?
I guess you could allege planned obsolescence, hire a lawyer, and maybe force Apple to update your 2017 iPhone. Might be worth a try.
My TV has been updating for over an hour, install seems to be stuck with the progress bar almost full…
EDIT: seems to be a common issue with the tvOS 17.0 installation. Press and hold the back and TV buttons on the remote and the TV will reboot and properly finish installing
EDIT: seems to be a common issue with the tvOS 17.0 installation. Press and hold the back and TV buttons on the remote and the TV will reboot and properly finish installing
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That’s ace! Thanks for that. Never knew that was an option.How to sync your Apple TV Home screen across all Apple TVs
In tvOS, you can sync your Home screen across all Apple TV devices signed in with the same iCloud account thanks to One Home Screen.
I think I’ll write a strongly worded email to Tim Cook. I’ll learn to live with it after I do that. 😀
