Which Apple TV do you have? I have a 2017 Apple TV 4K....No problems at all with Paramount plus, Amazon Prime, Music, Barstool, Lillyplayer, etc. If anything, it's a bit quicker---but not slower.
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Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 17 to Developers
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TV app is slow and it takes ages to load posters. HBO MAX, the video quality is terrible. Youtube works like on beta2. I'm from Denmark, so have a few apps that you can't test but from which I can't play content. Disney+ works as it should, but slower than beta2
Then there is another thing ... I was about to panic because I discovered a dead pixel 4cm from the top and 4cm from the side on the right side of the screen when I play content in the TV+ app and HBO. But that pixel is only "dead" on the Apple TV. Not on other players. So I suspect that there is also something wrong here 😊
TV app is slow and it takes ages to load posters. HBO MAX, the video quality is terrible. Youtube works like on beta2. I'm from Denmark, so have a few apps that you can't test but from which I can't play content. Disney+ works as it should, but slower than beta2
Then there is another thing ... I was about to panic because I discovered a dead pixel 4cm from the top and 4cm from the side on the right side of the screen when I play content in the TV+ app and HBO. But that pixel is only "dead" on the Apple TV. Not on other players. So I suspect that there is also something wrong here 😊
I wonder if resetting it would be the next (best) option? Usually these Betas come out in 3 week intervals----I'm an impatient person so you know what I would do--LOL
Same here... Worth a try. Otherwise I have to switch to a gen1 (beta2 was quite good)
It's just a warning to others. iOS is ok, macOS is ok, watchOS is just as bad as tvOS on Watch Ultra
It's just a warning to others. iOS is ok, macOS is ok, watchOS is just as bad as tvOS on Watch Ultra
I wish we would get the Home App and Safari on tvOS. Would also be nice to be able to update my Apple TV from the Home App like you can with a HomePod.
Some apps no longer work in beta 3
Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming tvOS 17 beta to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple introduced the second beta.
Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 17 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A registered developer account is required.
tvOS updates don't typically garner as much attention as updates to iOS and macOS, and are never as feature rich, but tvOS 17 brings FaceTime to the TV for the first time. The Apple TV 4K can connect to an iPhone or iPad that serves as the camera, with the FaceTime interface showing up on the TV's screen.
All of the FaceTime features are available, including Center Stage to keep you front and center, plus there are new gesture-based reactions that let you use your hands to generate on-screen effects. For example, if you make a heart with your hands, the screen will display hearts.
Split View for Apple TV lets users watch television with friends and family using SharePlay, and there are controls for transferring calls between the TV and an iPhone or iPad as needed. Third-party apps like Zoom will also be able to take advantage of this functionality, so those apps will also work on the TV screen.
Control Center on Apple TV has been revamped and it is easier for users to access key settings and information, plus there is a new feature that allows the iPhone to locate a Siri Remote that's been misplaced.
tvOS also features a range of new aerial screen savers, adds support for third-party VPN apps, introduces Dolby Vision 8.1 on compatible devices, and more. Details can be found in our Apple TV roundup.
Article Link: Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 17 to Developers
This happens, you should see a lot of apps seeing more frequent updates right now during first several dev betas. Keep checking for updates manually. Yes it gets frustrating when something won't work in one of your favorite apps.
Is anyone having any issues with Spotify on the new Beta 3?
I've got 3rd gen 4k box and updated to Beta 3, but now Spotify won't play anything
It loads and shows the songs/albums - but selecting anything doesn't do anything - nothing starts to play.
I can use Spotify on my phone and select songs that then play fine on the Apple TV - but it won't select anything on the Apple TV itself - the song icons pop in as though they're being selected, but nothing happens.
I've got 3rd gen 4k box and updated to Beta 3, but now Spotify won't play anything
It loads and shows the songs/albums - but selecting anything doesn't do anything - nothing starts to play.
I can use Spotify on my phone and select songs that then play fine on the Apple TV - but it won't select anything on the Apple TV itself - the song icons pop in as though they're being selected, but nothing happens.
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FlowVPN has a beta available in TestFlight, it's works fine for me. So, it seems that there are not restriction from apple, but I have only tested a few apps. They have a 3 days free trial that I'm using for testing.
I think it's the only available VPN client for apple TV at the moment, still awaiting for the one from NordVPN
How do you use test flight? And how do you redeem the code?FlowVPN has a beta available in TestFlight, it's works fine for me. So, it seems that there are not restriction from apple, but I have only tested a few apps. They have a 3 days free trial that I'm using for testing.
I think it's the only available VPN client for apple TV at the moment, still awaiting for the one from NordVPN
You need to install TestFlight in the ATV and in other device (I used my Mac) to join the beta. Use TestFlight in the secondary device (Mac) to redeem the code, then the app should appear in your ATV TestFlight, where you can proceed with the installation.
Just do a google search for "FlowVPN TestFlight" and you'll find links to join the beta. You of course need a FlowVPN account to able to use the vpn.
It's a bit convoluted but I hope it helps.
Flow vpn works well so far, but it does crash the settings app when connected. I’ve sent them an email. Also it does seem to stay connected to vpn even if Apple TV is in sleep mode (or it reconnects when waking!) either way works a charm for me as my dns service didn’t allow paramount+ in UK along with another similar Channel group set to UK!
New TVos beta has dropped today. BBC is working again.
I've just run the update too, and Spotify works great again now.
Well done Apple for the quick update
Beta build - 21J5303H
Well done Apple for the quick update
Beta build - 21J5303H
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Has anyone been able to access the feature to find the Apple TV remote through the iPhone app yet or has this not been activated yet?
Absolutely happy with 3 of my 5. What I didn't realize when I ordered them are there are two versions - different software level stuff that can't be upgraded. The new ones are fantastic. The old ones are just older software and have some weird bugs about reconnecting after blackouts.