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I have upgraded from a B6 OLED to a C8 OLED this year, I wasn't planning to upgrade this, but if LG don't added HomeKit to the C8 i'll be getting a Sony/Panasonic OLED this year and LG will never get another penny from me
You do realise that all OLED TV panels in LG, Sony, Panasonic are pretty much made by LG? So if you buy OLED, LG gets money.
I get your point though.
 
This is probably at least as much a niche use case as AirPlay itself to stream video.

Care to explain?
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No one would buy an AppleTV just to use airplay either. I mean honestly, how often does this situation of needing to toss a video to the TV really come up?

Every time I want to watch a movie.
 
Does this mean they will add iTunes 4K/HDR streaming to AirPlay 2? If not, I don't see much benefit to this aside from slinging the occasional low-res Youtube video..
 
No one would buy an AppleTV just to use airplay either. I mean honestly, how often does this situation of needing to toss a video to the TV really come up?

I have third gen Apple TVs set up in my classrooms for airplay mirroring alone, but that’s probably a very niche use case, since I rarely use this feature at home.
 
If you already have an Apple TV 4K hooked up to your tv, which I assume a lot of people here do, is there any advantage to this?
 
Third party devices via HDMI will be faster and more reliable down the line compared to the OS on the TV.
 
Huh not shocked that they won't bother having it available for LG 2017 models barely a year old my TV and yep a simple Firmware update or it least iTunes being available even if no AirPlay 2 available would still have worked with 2017 models but that is Apple for you making you buy the latest models even if it is not from Apple Ecosystem.
 
Cnet claims 2016 Vizios will also be getting the firmware update in the spring, hope they’re right!
 
Why? Apple TV is still the best way to experience and consume your content on the biggest screen in your home.

Ya, but aside from the interface on some smart TV's why buy an Apple device if you have an integrated set ? That's why you buy it, for the 'smarts". Unless for looking for Appl-ey and/or specific features not found on particular model, portability, or just plan like the Apple GUI better, there are there options for most.s
 
Guys we need to put the pressure on LG make you feelings felt here https://twitter.com/LGUS/status/1082318564399427586?s=20
[doublepost=1547020395][/doublepost]Guys we need to put the pressure on LG make you feelings felt here https://twitter.com/LGUS/status/1082318564399427586?s=20
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I'm in Australia and they haven't made a press release about the feature, but I will make a post on the US twitter anyway!

https://twitter.com/spacelightsound/status/1082774905098137600

https://twitter.com/spacelightsound/status/1082775648991555584

I went a bit crazy
Great job buddy we need more people to do this
 
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Got one a couple months ago :-( I don't think it really matters though considering I've got an AppleTV connected. Anyone have a suggestion for a 3rd party remote that can control the AppleTV well? I can't stand the Siri Remote (especially considering the lack of mute button).
Logitech Harmony Companion (with the Harmony Hub)? Very good universal remote.
 
Shedding a collective tear for all those folks (myself included) that purchased a non-supported TV within the last few years.

Good on Samsung and Vizio for their backwards support. Very not good on LG who craps on us who just purchased a high end TV last summer. I upgrade my TV like every 7 years or so I guess I have some waiting to do
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Guys we need to put the pressure on LG make you feelings felt here https://twitter.com/LGUS/status/1082318564399427586?s=20
[doublepost=1547020395][/doublepost]Guys we need to put the pressure on LG make you feelings felt here https://twitter.com/LGUS/status/1082318564399427586?s=20
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Great job buddy we need more people to do this


Done! Agreed, everyone should get on there, there's already a bunch of dissatisfaction going from the customers. We need to add fuel to the fire :)
 
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Good on Samsung and Vizio for their backwards support. Very not good on LG who craps on us who just purchased a high end TV last summer. I upgrade my TV like every 7 years or so I guess I have some waiting to do
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Done! Agreed, everyone should get on there, there's already a bunch of dissatisfaction going from the customers. We need to add fuel to the fire :)
Good job dude, there is no way that the Alpha 9 processors in the 2018 TVs can't handle airplay2
 
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I won't be using this for the same reason I don't use the rest of the smart features. I don't want random companies pilfering my data and building profiles based on what I watch. Vizio was already busted for selling viewing habit data to marketers but I doubt they actually stopped.
 
Why? Apple TV is still the best way to experience and consume your content on the biggest screen in your home.
You obviously haven’t used a new Samsung TV. I, (like you) used to believe that the Apple TV was the best way to experience youtubeTV but I now have a brand new Samsung TV and the built in interface (as well as their remote) is a thousand times better than the Apple TV. My Apple TV will be relegated to the smaller tv upstairs. This is a smart move by Apple because if they want to promote their services they are coming to the conclusion that Apple TV probably isn’t going to be adopted by the masses. It’s only the hardcore Apple users and that’s not going to be enough.
I was skeptical but the Samsung built in interface is amazing.
 
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Got one a couple months ago :-( I don't think it really matters though considering I've got an AppleTV connected. Anyone have a suggestion for a 3rd party remote that can control the AppleTV well? I can't stand the Siri Remote (especially considering the lack of mute button).

This remote is perfect for me because it’s the smallest and doesn’t have unnecessary buttons. Maybe if there were a feature to tell Siri to mute, it would’ve been useful
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No one would buy an AppleTV just to use airplay either. I mean honestly, how often does this situation of needing to toss a video to the TV really come up?

In my household a lot. My girlfriend is Korean and she streams a lot of her shows from her phone or iPad to the tv via AirPlay because there isn’t any other way for her to do it. The majority of shows she watches isn’t available on the networks and apps in the US.
 



A few days ago, Apple announced that AirPlay 2-enabled smart TVs are coming soon from leading manufacturers, and we've since seen a series of announcements from Samsung, LG, Sony, and Vizio at CES 2019.

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Apple has now shared a list of AirPlay 2-enabled TVs announced to date:
LG OLED (2019)
LG NanoCell SM9X series (2019)
LG NanoCell SM8X series (2019)
LG UHD UM7X series (2019)
Samsung QLED Series (2019 and 2018)
Samsung 8 Series (2019 and 2018)
Samsung 7 Series (2019 and 2018)
Samsung 6 Series (2019 and 2018)
Samsung 5 Series (2019 and 2018)
Samsung 4 Series (2019 and 2018)
Sony Z9G Series (2019)
Sony A9G Series (2019)
Sony X950G Series (2019)
Sony X850G Series (2019 85", 75", 65" and 55" models)
Vizio P-Series Quantum (2019 and 2018)
Vizio P-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017)
Vizio M-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017)
Vizio E-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017)
Vizio D-series (2019, 2018 and 2017)We've yet to see any AirPlay 2 announcements from smaller brands such as TCL, Hisense, Panasonic, or Toshiba.

AirPlay 2 support will allow users to stream video, audio, photos, and more directly from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to supported smart TVs. HomeKit support is also coming to many of these TVs, enabling users to control volume, playback, and more using Siri or the Home app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Samsung announced that its latest smart TVs are also getting an exclusive iTunes TV and movie app for accessing the storefront.

Apple is widely expected to launch a Netflix-esque streaming video service later this year, and AirPlay 2 support on leading smart TVs would make it easier for users to stream Apple's original content on the big screen without an Apple TV. Rumors suggest Apple could introduce the service within the first half of 2019.

Article Link: Apple Shares List of AirPlay 2-Enabled Smart TVs From Samsung, LG, Sony, and Vizio
[doublepost=1547130154][/doublepost]will this allow users to play only Apple content? Movies, Pictures, Apple Music ? Or will this allow to airplay any Apps that are apple supported? i.e ,Amazon prime, netflix, youtube, mlb, etc...?
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NU8000 = 8 series? I’m confused.
will this allow users to play only Apple content? Movies, Pictures, Apple Music ? Or will this allow to airplay any Apps that are apple supported? i.e ,Amazon prime, netflix, youtube, mlb, etc...?
 
Shedding a collective tear for all those folks (myself included) that purchased a non-supported TV within the last few years.

I just bought a 2018 LG TV. (Highish-end one, definitely on par with the 2018 Samsungs that are getting it added, and the immediate predecessor of the 2019 LG models listed.)

There are 2017 TVs from Vizio on the list, but only 2019 from LG. :(

I could give up my AppleTV if LG adds this to their 2018 models. One can only hope...
 
Yes this is why they are partnering with TV markets to offer an integrated solution for those who won't buy the box. It's never going to be anywhere near as nice as having an Apple TV connected, but this move will eventually allow pretty much everyone to stream their Apple content on the big screen.

I almost never use AirPlay to stream to my television. So it doesn't bother me that my TV won't have this. I do everything through Apple TV.

Same here.
 
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