ATV 5>ATV 3

[moderngamenewb]

I just got the new ATV 5, and I must say, it's a huge improvement over the 3rd generation. So much faster, and I love that I can choose what apps to add, vs what apps Apple wants to add. The new TV app is awesome too (still figuring it out, but the more I do, the more awesome it is). I wish the remote could be better though. After using the ATV 3 remote, the new one takes time getting used to though.

 

[-Gonzo-]

You can use the ATV3 remote if you prefer, you can pair it in the settings.

 

[priitv8]

You can use the ATV3 remote if you prefer, you can pair it in the settings.

Because that thing is IR, though, it requires straight line of vision between remote and aTV. Siri remote works on RF and does not need this.

 

[-Gonzo-]

Because that thing is IR, though, it requires straight line of vision between remote and aTV. Siri remote works on RF and does not need this.

No strictly true as IR can bounce off walls and ceilings so granted you can’t hide it away in a cupboard but you can mount it behind a TV and still be able to control it.

 

[priitv8]

No strictly true as IR can bounce off walls and ceilings so granted you can’t hide it away in a cupboard but you can mount it behind a TV and still be able to control it.

True. But I hope you got my point on the difference.
With Siri remote, you could talk to her from another room.

 

[-Gonzo-]

True. But I hope you got my point on the difference.
With Siri remote, you could talk to her from another room.

Oh I get your point, but some people just don’t like the Siri remote so use other options instead.
And some people couldn’t care less about talking to Siri either Lol.
I don’t mind the Siri remote myself, but everyone’s different I guess.

 

[priitv8]

I don’t mind the Siri remote myself, but everyone’s different I guess.

I completely agree. I just wanted to say, that Siri remote has one important advantage, that is the RF link to base.