Still running an ATV2 attached to a 720P TV. The ATV2 bugs out and resets once every time we use it. But, except for the 1 min lost while it resets, it still runs well.
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Cheaper Apple TV stick on March 25th?
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We’ve still got an Apple TV 3 hooked up to our tv in the dining room. It’s not as nice or fast as our Apple TV 4 but it gets the job done. In fact it needs restarting less than the Apple TV 4.
The ATV3 is a solid device. I have also noticed that it needs restarting a lot less than my ATV4 and ATV4K.
Imo, the apps on the ATV3 are much better than the much newer apps on the tvOS.
If Siri worked for the ATV3 and Plex was added to it, I would probably just use it over the newer ATVs.
I have been using the Remote Learning feature on the ATV for over a decade. It is a nice and easy feature to use. it was best with older ATVs, but limited with tvOS.
The downside of using it with newer ATVs is that you lose the ability to close apps since there is no "Home" or "TV app" button.
You also lose the ability to use Siri.
You can use the Remote app on iOS, but then you lose all physical buttons which is more annoying that not having a "Home" button.
Clearly not the point. A device that has the price point of 3-4x that of its closest competitors should come with a remote that isn't a clunky, awkward mess.