Hopefully that’s the case and they don’t have some sneaky way of knowing which ones came with the old remote maybe via serial number and cut it off from updates.
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Apple TV HD With Original Siri Remote is Now Vintage
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Good. This remote is one of the worst things, in terms of usability, that Apple ever designed.
Ill buck the trend too. I dont care about the remote. I had the old silver one, the one pictured in this article, and have the new one. They all are remotes and i never remember caring while using them.
Yeah, I tried that. It just ends up with a blank screen and no signal - until I wake up the Apple TV with its remote.
Agree'd, I prefer the new one, but neve had an issue...other then they are too damn small. I can't tell you how many times I've lost it in the couch. The fact the new remotes don't have find my build in is unacceptable imo.
I’m glad I’m not the only one that preferred the original Siri remote. I tried the new one for a week and liked some aspects of it but mostly hated it. The edges are so sharp in the hand and I hate the “buttons as trackpad” solution. I really missed the large flat trackpad of the original as well as show amazingly light and comfortable it is to hold. So I returned my new AppleTV with the new remote and stuck with my old one. Still love it. Having a must button was nice but whatever. I would add that I have a Tile 3M command taped to the bottom of the remote to orientation is a non-issue. Yes that’s a hack and yes orientation was a HUGE design failure with that remote but once you fix that issue it a joy to use.
I own 3 of the touchpad remotes. I learned too late to save two of them from being cracked that they HAVE to have a silicon case on them (glow in the dark sometimes helps a TINY bit to find them when lost…) but otherwise, I’ve grown accustomed to them and no longer mind them.
I too am a little bit worried that they’ll stop receiving TvOS updates for a while longer, but honestly, I won’t replace them any time soon if they don’t.
I too am a little bit worried that they’ll stop receiving TvOS updates for a while longer, but honestly, I won’t replace them any time soon if they don’t.
I have one of the originals, but it’s not used anymore. When I upgraded my 1080p tv to a 4K tv, I picked one with a Roku in it (knowing that Roku’s have very long support cycles). This has been just as expected. The TV has received constant software updates with new features. I’m not sure about Android and Google powered TVs (like Sony’s), but this completely destroys Samsung and LG.
I don’t miss anything from the Apple TV because all I used were the typical streaming apps and AirPlay. All of which the Roku has. The Roku remote was also a breath of fresh air. Haha
I don’t miss anything from the Apple TV because all I used were the typical streaming apps and AirPlay. All of which the Roku has. The Roku remote was also a breath of fresh air. Haha
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The new remote is much better. Wonder what changes will be present in its next update.
The remote was "trackpad on buttons" all the way back to the MacBooks that cane with the little white media remote.... like 2006. The glass trackpad version is supposed to be used as a video game controller... really. The newest remote is a return to old-fashioned form.
I agree but it can be hard to get my fat fingers to the edge of the pad with the case on. Otger I like the remote with a case. Should have a couple more buttons for functionality though.
Yep, hate that remote. Had to buy third party grip to make it at least holdable but still can't scroll through a video or podcast without some drama.
I think legislation would require them to provide a minimum of 15 years support and it would(Fore)see Car
need to be upgradable. Or the market would decide just like Android vs iOS.
was never a great remote anyways, but don't start making even more S*** with updates to force people to upgrade.
you mean the same Steve Jobs who discontinued software support for Power PC computers three years after discontinuing them?
The same Steve Jobs who stopped supporting 2006 computers in 2011?
The same Steve Jobs who used to make iPod touch customers pay between 10 and $20 for software updates?
You have to be joking.
You cannot be serious.
Steve Jobs was a visionary. He was brilliant. He got things done that needed to get done. He knew the right people.
But this revisionist history really needs to stop.
The non-upgradable Macs? that started under Steve.
The locking down of operating systems? That started under Steve.
Pretty sure the “five years vintage, seven years obsolete” policy Also started under Steve as well.
Most of the things people hate about Apple these days started long before Tim Cook took over. it’s just easier to look back with rose tinted glasses.
Honestly, if Steve were in charge, I wouldn’t even have been surprised if Ventura completely dropped support for Intel applications And if the Apple TV HD would’ve been cut out of software updates three years ago
Does your AppleTV remote not work to turn on your TV?
Our TV can be turned on by the AppleTV remote via the remote's infrared signal.
I do agree though that the thin AppleTV remote is very poorly designed. It's way too thin and very easy to mistake which side is the top or bottom.
Again, “vintage” does not mean what you think it means.
It does not mean that the Apple TV HD will stop Receiving software updates.
It’s not. I’m literally running the beta of 16.0 on my Apple TV HD right now. The same Apple TV HD I bought six years ago.
When 16.0 comes out to the public in the fall, you’ll be able to install it. Your old remote will still work with it.
Nothing is changing in that department.
The only thing that’s changing here is if your Apple TVHD breaks and you take it to an Apple store, they might not be able to get you that original remote.
That’s it, that’s all it means.
“Vintage” in no way always reflects what Apple’s future plans are with a device.
The 2007 iMac was made vintage in 2013, but continued to get software updates for an additional 2 1/2 years and security updates for an additional 4 1/2 years after 2013.
Just because it’s technically on the vintage list does not mean it’s going to stop working.
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Original Apple TV HD released in 2015 will still be getting software updates. You can put the beta on it right now.
The only thing that’s changed is an Apple hardware coverage classification.