Same.I pulled the trigger on the 64gb version. Gonna give the my 4K first gen to down to a family member.
But the new 4K is still deceiving after 4 years.
Same design, similar performance, no U1 chip in the remote...
Same.I pulled the trigger on the 64gb version. Gonna give the my 4K first gen to down to a family member.
Great question as I know Nanoleaf enabled Thread for its bulbs and strips via a firmware update.Anyone know why Apple might not be able to add Thread support to the older Apple TV models? Does it require specific hardware support such as hardware encryption that might not be built into older models?
It took Apple 3 years and 8 months to update 5th generation Apple TV 4K, a minor one at that. I think you will be looking at very long wait, considerably longer than PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X becoming widely available.Where’s that rumoured gaming model as this certainly isn’t it! That’s what I really want to see.
Matter is certainly possible via software update. But Thread requires new hardware (802.15.4) which 5th generation Apple TV 4K probably lacks.Correct me if I’m missing something, but Apple can easily add Thread/Matter support to the previous Apple TV 4K by just a firmware software update…
They did? Glad I still got mine, works fine with Apple TV and have used it to replace that silly touch thingy, but it's a buggy remote, but with the hub it just picks up where you left it after a reboot.Logitech discontinued the entire Harmony product line.
For one, I am told the Harmony remote series has been discontinued. But second, my understanding was that the Siri remote had a couple of functions, namely the Home/TV button, that were never tied to an IR signal to be repeated.Honestly, use a universal remote. Harmony ones are far superior
I got an as-new condition 4K for €80. I’m selling the remote for €35. That’s €45 outlay. I used the “AMP” input button on my PS3 remote so it now controls this Apple TV 4K. I don’t need the new remote.I have the 1st Gen 4k, I ordered the new one. The 1st gen is selling for around $100 used, mine is in like-new shape. I figure that instead spending $60 on the new remote (which I really want) for $20 more out of pocket I can get an updated model. $20 is worth it to me.
Sell where?Instead of spending $59 for the remote, you can also sell Apple TV 4K with A10X like I did for about $100-120 and buy new Apple TV 4K with A12 and new Remote.
The harmony elite (or any hub based solution) controls via bluetooth, wifi, and IR. So that wouldn’t matter, you can be running an activity that uses all three protocols and it seamlessly controls all of them.For one, I am told the Harmony remote series has been discontinued. But second, my understanding was that the Siri remote had a couple of functions, namely the Home/TV button, that were never tied to an IR signal to be repeated.
No it isn't. At least there is no hardware decoder.Bonus points for:
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- If A12 is capable, AV1 and/or VVC (H.266) codecs.
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I agree. I took some beautiful footage in the Welsh Brecon Beacons when they were covered in snow. The playback onnthe current 4K Apple TV is quite juddery and disappointing. I'm a bit annoyed to have to pay for another Apple TV, just so I can watch the footage smoothly.It’s interesting to see the emphasis on being able to AirPlay iPhone 12 60FPS Dolby Vision footage to the new Apple TV 4K. I know myself and a lot of others were never able to AirPlay ANY footage shot on an iPhone 12 series to an Apple TV and have it playback in DV at any frame rate.
I’m hoping the new ATV4K actually lets us AirPlay the Dolby Vision footage finally at any frame rate!
Does the 2nd gen ATV 4K support Quick Media Switching? Honestly, that and 60fps DV are the only selling points for me. Still probably not enough to get me to spend $180 to upgrade from my 1st gen 4K though. Really the only 60fps Dolby Vision content available is stuff you'd shoot on your iphone.
Quick Media Switching that comes with HDMI 2.1 is appealing to get rid of the black screen when switching back and forth between HDR and SDR, but I haven't heard if this box will actually support it.
Higher bitrates when it comes to films & tv shows and the ability to watch iTunes extras to name a couple.What's the advantage of having a 4K Apple TV if my 4K TV has the Apple TV app? The only thing I can think of is you have to have the Apple TV hardware to have the screensavers. What else am I missing out on by just using the app on my TV?