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Apple should make a TV OS
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I hardwire everything that has an Ethernet port and a few things that don’t (using a USB adapter) and leave wifi for the devices that need it.
That said, my tv is not connected, at all.
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I do connect Ethernet, on its own private network of course, once a year for software updates.
The users on here form a very small part of the population and are certainly not representative of same. There are many users who will never buy an apple TV or a ROKU box or any other box to connect to their TV. This is the universe that smart TV's are aimed at. In my case I have not owned an Apple TV for many years and always found it too restrictive and slow to adopt things like 4K, Dolby vision, Atmos etc. I have a high end ARCAM AVR with a single cable between the AVR and the TV and all HDMI inputs connect to the AVR. I use multiple source devices including a Shield TV, ROKU, and 4K DVR. 20 years ago i owned a Plasma monitor in place of a TV but it was a very expensive solution.
Of course! And these same users are probably content with the smartOS their TV already has, especially if it has the Apple Music app, the Apple TV+ app and support for AirPlay 2.
Perhaps I've misinterpreted OP, if so, please help me understand. But it appears to me that's exactly what Apple and LG have done on recent LG TVs.
Apple has only supplied their apps for content services for inclusion in webOS.
It appears to me OP is suggesting Apple develop a competitor to Google TV or webOS (which they already have in tvOS) and license it to TV manufacturers.
I don't blame you for being confused, as I blame Apple for their recent horrible marketing and specifically their naming convention for their products and services. The Apple TV, Apple TV app, and Apple TV+ is just horrible naming.
The Apple TV app, just that, an app.
tvOS is an operating system that is on the Apple TV hardware.
Apple TV+ is a subscription streaming service.
The Apple TV app is the not same thing as the tvOS on the Apple TV.
Having AirPlay and the Apple TV app on your LG is not the same thing has connecting an Apple TV 4K to your LG.
This would be like saying that downloading the Apple Music app on Android is the same exact experience as using iOS, and it would be like turning your Android phone into an iPhone.
The OP is suggesting Apple should license the operating system (tvOS) for the Apple TV hardware on non-Apple hardware, like TVs.
I personally do not think it will work.
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