Scope of Siri Search

[Milton Barber]

Does anybody know the scope of a Siri search for a named show/program. I naively assumed it was all the apps that you have installed. However, I noticed that "Find the Vikings" shows iTunes and Hulu, but not the History channel. I wonder if Apple is playing some games to maximize iTunes usage.

 

[benjitek]

If you do a Google search on the topic, you'll find there's a lot of info out there. Basically, app developers have to work with Apple for search inclusion. Some 3rd party apps had done so for product launch, many hadn't. Some have implemented it since launch, more on the way

 

[Creek0512]

About Search on your Apple TV (4th generation)
Apple Support

Launch:
iTunes
Netflix
Hulu
HBO
Showtime

Jan 2:
PBS
PBS Kids

Feb 4:
FOX
FX
Nat Geo

Feb 22:
ABC
Disney
Disney XD
Disney Jr

April 5:
Starz

 

[Milton Barber]

Great! Thanks for the info!

When a streaming source has search implemented, do they get searched all the time, or just when the searching user has the app installed?

 

[benjitek]

Great! Thanks for the info!

When a streaming source has search implemented, do they get searched all the time, or just when the searching user has the app installed?

Not sure -- Google Search knows ;-)

 

[Creek0512]

Great! Thanks for the info!

When a streaming source has search implemented, do they get searched all the time, or just when the searching user has the app installed?

All the time.