Apple TV App Now Available on Select 2019 LG TVs

[Massimo1926]

LG today announced that the Apple TV app and accompanying Apple TV+ streaming service are now available on select 2019 LG TVs in the United States and more than 80 other countries.

The addition of the Apple TV app to LG's 2019 TV lineup follows the CES debut of new 2020 models that come with the Apple TV app pre-installed.

LG TV owners can access the Apple TV app from the LG Home app Launcher, and along with Apple TV+, LG users can also subscribe to Apple channels and access their iTunes libraries to rent, purchase, and watch TV shows and movies.

The TVs that support the Apple TV app are also compatible with AirPlay 2, allowing users to share or mirror content from the iPhone, iPad, or Mac directly to an LG TV.

TV models that feature the Apple TV app as of today include the 2019 LED TVs and NanoCell TVs (series SM9X and SM8X). LG says that later in the month, the Apple TV app will also roll out on select UHD UM7X and UM6X models. The app will be available on 2020 models at launch.

In the future, LG also plans to bring the Apple TV app to 2018 models, but that won't be happening until later this year.

Article Link: Apple TV App Now Available on Select 2019 LG TVs

Who knows if Apple will ever release the app for Panasonic TVs 😕

still better chances than seeing a refreshed Apple TV box though!!

 

[Hellsurfer]

And my 2019 B9 OLED. Just downloaded it.

meanwhile, i wanna smack my 2018 C9

 

[iSayuSay]

The TV business is so ripe for disruption. A new entrant that comes in and provides Apple level of design, customer service and regular updates would own the industry, leaving the existing dinosaurs scrambling. I wish that were Apple itself but I've given up waiting.

Apple making its own TV? Don't give them ideas, mate? A 65" Apple 4K OLED TV, only for $7999, with optional $1999 Apple Theater Stand, $699 stereo speaker, and $199 power cable.

 

[djcerla]

Marketwatch out with scathing report on Apple TV+ saying it has less than 10 million subscribers and only 10% of eligible "free trials" are activated. $60 million in revenue vs. billions spent on programming.

33% of US streaming market looks like a great start.

Interesting Stats on the U.S. Streaming Service Market

Link to: https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazons-video-library-has-grown-big-on-amateur-content-11579792605

daringfireball.net

 

[4jasontv]

Apple making its own TV? Don't give them ideas, mate? A 65" Apple 4K OLED TV, only for $7999, with optional $1999 Apple Theater Stand, $699 stereo speaker, and $199 power cable.

At least it’s unlikely to have ads on the remote, screensaver, home screen, or menus.

 

[vaxes]

Can confirm this is available on the C9 in the uk.

-AE

 

[iSayuSay]

At least it’s unlikely to have ads on the remote, screensaver, home screen, or menus.

You can always unplug your TV from internet, and relies solely on Apple TV 4K for smart features. That's what I'm doing and I never touch whatever built in app from the TV.

In regard of ads, you do know that Apple also putting ads in every iOS devices right?

Running out of storage? Boom, it conveniently offers to upgrade your iCloud storage.
Open Music app? Boom, there's the giant Apple Music banner
Open TV app? There goes the TV+ offering.
Open AppStore? Of course, Arcade free trial is standing there.

Yes they're subtle with nice looking boxes, but Apple ads nonetheless.

 

[4jasontv]

You can always unplug your TV from internet, and relies solely on Apple TV 4K for smart features. That's what I'm doing and I never touch whatever built in app from the TV.

In regard of ads, you do know that Apple also putting in every iOS devices right?

Running out of storage? Boom, it conveniently offers to upgrade your iCloud storage.
Open Music app? Boom, there's the giant Apple Music banner
Open TV app? There goes the TV+ offering.
Open AppStore? Of course, Arcade free trial is standing there.

Yes they're subtle with nice looking boxes, but Apple ads nonetheless.

There is quite a difference between apps and ads. Sure, Apple could tone it down on how they integrate their services but that is not the way TV manufactures place third party ads everywhere.

I don’t think you can use built in apps without an internet connection. Which TV lets you do that?

 

[iSayuSay]

There is quite a difference between apps and ads. Sure, Apple could tone it down on how they integrate their services but that is not the way TV manufactures place third party ads everywhere.

I don’t think you can use built in apps without an internet connection. Which TV lets you do that?

That's the point, don't use the built in apps. I have an old OLED C8, and I treat the TV as if it's a dumb TV.. I use Apple TV 4K instead. You can even turn the TV on and off along with ATV if you activates the HDMI control.

 

[4jasontv]

That's the point, don't use the built in apps. I have an old OLED C8, and I treat the TV as if it's a dumb TV.. I use Apple TV 4K instead. You can even turn the TV on and off along with ATV if you activates the HDMI control.

Are you suggesting that you can avoid issues by not using the TV? Someone expecting support likely also wants to use the device.

 

[Laai]

Did I miss something... is AppleTV App coming also for the C8 models?

 

[DinkThifferent]

Apple TV, Apple TV and Apple TV+, it's getting a bit confusing.

I picked up an Apple TV HD this weekend for in my bedroom and when i booted the Apple TV up and launched the Apple TV app, there was Apple TV+ in the Apple TV app on my Apple TV. I thought "Oh wow, Apple has added movies to Apple TV+" but then it turned out those were rentals you can buy on iTunes in your Apple TV app on your Apple TV, but not stream on Apple TV+ in Apple TV on your Apple TV.

Bazinga

 

[Applebot1]

Never rely on OS updates by TV manufacturers. No matter how expensive your TV is, you're buying it for the sheer size. The OS is crap and should be ignored. Buy Apple TV or Roku so that you can upgrade your smart box for cheap.

So true. I have a 2017 Samsung and it’s starting to do weird things and it’s obvious software is the issue. I wound buy the tv for picture quality not the “smarts”.

 

[iSayuSay]

Are you suggesting that you can avoid issues by not using the TV? Someone expecting support likely also wants to use the device.

I use the TV just fine, mate. I just ignore the "smart" part. There's nothing that prevents you to not use the built in webos apps. I just need the LG remote to tune picture settings, and switch inputs. I don't even need TV speakers because I use my own AV receiver. If LG just sold me a raw OLED display with HDMI inputs & nothing else, I'd still be fine.

OS support for smart tv won't be getting better anytime soon, mate. Yes I'd love to see LG supporting their OLED TVs for 5 - 6years, maybe even 10 years. That'd be great. But that's unlikely and that's what hurts the consumers.

Again, I just choose to act, and ignore the smart portion of the TV. I bought the TV for picture quality, anything else is pretty much irrelevant, hence the Apple TV 4K box. But of course that's just me.

 

[twistedpixel8]

Till LG learns to support their slightly older OLED models with new software, I'll not buy anything new from them. [We have a 77" OLED that's a few years old (OLED77G7), and feel abandoned by LG]
Using the vote by where I spend money once it get'll replaced.

Be sure not to go for Samsung: they do the same thing.
In fact, forget “smart” altogether and get a Chromecast or something to replace all the smart stuff because that actually receives updates after the first year.

 

[snowatom]

I have the LG 75UH780V from 2016, crazy expensive. I can only say, no Apple TV+ app, no Apple TV+ subscription. It can't be that hard, it's WebOS for F... sake.. It's HTML5, just code it already...

 

[deeside81]

LG today announced that the Apple TV app and accompanying Apple TV+ streaming service are now available on select 2019 LG TVs in the United States and more than 80 other countries.

The addition of the Apple TV app to LG's 2019 TV lineup follows the CES debut of new 2020 models that come with the Apple TV app pre-installed.

LG TV owners can access the Apple TV app from the LG Home app Launcher, and along with Apple TV+, LG users can also subscribe to Apple channels and access their iTunes libraries to rent, purchase, and watch TV shows and movies.

The TVs that support the Apple TV app are also compatible with AirPlay 2, allowing users to share or mirror content from the iPhone, iPad, or Mac directly to an LG TV.

TV models that feature the Apple TV app as of today include the 2019 LED TVs and NanoCell TVs (series SM9X and SM8X). LG says that later in the month, the Apple TV app will also roll out on select UHD UM7X and UM6X models. The app will be available on 2020 models at launch.

In the future, LG also plans to bring the Apple TV app to 2018 models, but that won't be happening until later this year.

Article Link: Apple TV App Now Available on Select 2019 LG TVs

Not available on my SM8200. Can’t see it in the LG App Store. Maybe because I’m in the U.K.

 

[AppleFan78]

I just bought a Samsung QN65Q80R (2019 model) 65" QLED last week, and was surprised to see the Apple TV app already on it before it updated. So far, it's a great TV with a brilliant picture. I got it for $600 off at a local discount store ($1,100). Hopefully it holds up. Also surprised to see AirPlay built-in. I was disappointed to discover the lack of a 3.5mm audio out jack to run to my home theatre, but at least it has optical audio out.

No, I don't use any of the built-in apps. We're using an Apple TV 4K with it.

 

[Neodym]

The only real solution is getting Apple TV, which sadly, is being neglected (both the hardware and tvOS).

Exactly! Really can't see the benefit of going Apple for commodity devices these days, when they cost up to 10 times of what you have to pay for the competition:

There was a promo before Christmas where you could get an Echo Dot 3rd gen for less than 10% of what Apple asks for the HomePod - and neither does the HomePod sound 10x better than the Echo Dot nor is Siri 10x better (rather the opposite).

Similar situation with AppleTV: I can see nothing to justify the massively higher asking price for that device, in a world with Chromecasts, FireTV's and others.

 

[smaffei]

LG doesn’t support any of their TVs as far as I am concerned. They had my 2018 TV for 6 months before they returned it unfixed because the issue was within limits. The backlighting made the TV look checkerboard and the repair person was blown away. the only thing LG adds is ads.

Samsung is no better. Bought one of their QLED TVs and it starting having a backlight bloom is the lower left corner 7 months after purchase. They said it was within tolerances and refused to fix it. Gave the set away to a friend who didn't care about it. Bought an LG OLED (set I should have bought in the first place).

 

[4jasontv]

I use the TV just fine, mate. I just ignore the "smart" part. There's nothing that prevents you to not use the built in webos apps. I just need the LG remote to tune picture settings, and switch inputs. I don't even need TV speakers because I use my own AV receiver. If LG just sold me a raw OLED display with HDMI inputs & nothing else, I'd still be fine.

OS support for smart tv won't be getting better anytime soon, mate. Yes I'd love to see LG supporting their OLED TVs for 5 - 6years, maybe even 10 years. That'd be great. But that's unlikely and that's what hurts the consumers.

Again, I just choose to act, and ignore the smart portion of the TV. I bought the TV for picture quality, anything else is pretty much irrelevant, hence the Apple TV 4K box. But of course that's just me.

Exactly, that’s just you. Most people who buy a smart tv use the smart features. Some, and possibly most, used the smart features to make a purchase decision. As TVs market themselves as smart devices consumers reasonably expect updates to maintain their purchases value. You wanting only a panel doesn’t take away from people who don’t want to spent $200 more on a device that replicates the functionality of their $3000 TV; and they shouldn’t. It doesn’t matter what else the Apple TV does.
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Samsung is no better. Bought one of their QLED TVs and it starting having a backlight bloom is the lower left corner 7 months after purchase. They said it was within tolerances and refused to fix it. Gave the set away to a friend who didn't care about it. Bought an LG OLED (set I should have bought in the first place).

Interesting. I did the exact opposite. My QLED hasn’t had a problem at all. Did you have a Q90 or Q80?

 

[smaffei]

The only real solution is getting Apple TV, which sadly, is being neglected (both the hardware and tvOS).

The one reason I still use an Apple TV is because Locast is not supported on any TV software. I use Locast to get my locals for about 50% less than what Comcast charges.
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Interesting. I did the exact opposite. My QLED hasn’t had a problem at all. Did you have a Q90 or Q80?

Q60. I wasn't the only one who noticed the problem. My sister also pointed the backlight problem out to me when we were watching "The Mandalorian."

Samsung tech refused to sit in my viewing chair to see the problem. Ran a few tests and told me it was within tolerances. And, he even told me, believe it or not, that if I got another panel it may be worse than the one I had. Yes, a Samsung authorized tech told me this. Good luck getting them to honor that 5 year warranty!
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[delhifox]

Does the app support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos?

Yes and Yes.

 

[pducharme]

Does the app support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos?

Yes. Dolby Vision at least showed when I played 1 of the AppleTV+ Originals show.

 

[iSayuSay]

Exactly, that’s just you. Most people who buy a smart tv use the smart features. Some, and possibly most, used the smart features to make a purchase decision. As TVs market themselves as smart devices consumers reasonably expect updates to maintain their purchases value. You wanting only a panel doesn’t take away from people who don’t want to spent $200 more on a device that replicates the functionality of their $3000 TV; and they shouldn’t. It doesn’t matter what else the Apple TV does.

Like I said mate, I don’t disagree with you. I’d love to see LG goes the extra miles and support their smart tvs for much longer.

I miss the old days when smart features are premium options. I’d buy dumb tv for much cheaper (and added my own ATV box), while you can also be happy your smart tv.

But smart tv is pretty much bundled nowadays whether I want it or not. To me an OLED costs up to $3K because it’s an OLED, not because it's smart. Let's say I just want a dumb OLED panel, no webOS, not even built in speakers, would it make that TV any cheaper? I doubt it.

That’s why smart tv updates suck overall. They’re there just because “why not?”. It looks great on spec sheet that your tv plays youtube or netflix out of the box. But 2 years from now it's stuck with no apparent support.