Ah, okay I see the list now. Thanks.
I guess I'm going the AppleTV then...or a cheap Roku stick.
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Ah, okay I see the list now. Thanks.
I guess I'm going the AppleTV then...or a cheap Roku stick.
Because ONE AppleTV device doesn't cover every TV in the house, and for many it's simply cheaper to use a basic Roku for $30 for the other sub-TV's in the house rather than buying an AppleTV for every TV in the house.
I know. How could a $179 price tag on a streaming device possibly be a turnoff???
I have a 65" LG B7 OLED, which has every streaming service out there... except Apple TV. Apparently a 2017 OLED TV is too old school for Apple to care about. An odd choice, and not a sentiment shared by Netflix, Amazon, Disney, or dozens of other providers.
Oh yes. A screensaver video (there are several) kicks in after a few minutes or so. Despite that, I still have some mild burn in from the Apple TV home screen on my OLED. It's not bad, and is barely noticeable, but it's there.
You are nuts connecting your Android Smart TV to WiFi
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This isn’t plasma days. You’re worrying too much.
i also still have my plasma from 2011 and use it everyday with my appletv’s.
I'd be curious to read a comprehensive comparison and list of pros and cons of integrated software Apple TV service version the actual Apple TV product.
If you're looking to stream anything on your TV, you're better off buying a streaming box and connecting it to you TV. I learned the hard way that relying on a manufacturer to provide such support over time is a pipe dream. Sony in particular is notorious for dropping support, so don't buy a TV because they promise Netflix or the like is built right in.
The makers of streaming boxes whole bread and butter is supporting all the myriad of apps out there... not the TV manufacturer. You want to stream, get a box... that TV is dumb no matter how smart they claim it is.
The makers of streaming boxes whole bread and butter is supporting all the myriad of apps out there... not the TV manufacturer. You want to stream, get a box... that TV is dumb no matter how smart they claim it is.
I agree. The only reason I haven't upgraded my AppleTV HD to the 4k one is because I know in my heart that the second I do, apple will release an upgraded AppleTV 4k that's more powerful for gaming, and I'd want that.
I'm happy I bought the Apple TV 4K when I bought the new TV (Sony 950H). When I heard about the privacy concerns connecting to the actual TV, I figured this was safer. Now that Apple hasn't released any new Apple TVs, it ended up being a good purchase. I just wish I wasn't as confused about what I could get on 4K like I am. Why aren't the networks broadcasting in 4K yet, so when I watch Youtube TV, I can watch Hockey in 4K.
Saw a software update this morning on my XB900f, must be what it was. Although I use an AppleTV 4k for my streaming, it sure would be nice to have Airplay/Homekit on the TV so that I can use it in automations, mainly when I leave the house; shut off the TV, turn off the lights, lock doors, etc
Yes the screen saver comes on after few minutes and then the Apple TV turns itself off and the tv with it after few minutes more.
I would argue the opposite. I bought a Sony android TV and UHD player. The UHD player never gets any updates but apps on my TV do therefore my TV is superior. At some point my TV will not get updates and then i can decide on a new TV or adding a streaming device.
Further for energy efficiency using my TV for streaming is better plus it is quicker than changing inputs and waiting for another device to boot.
You are nuts connecting your Android Smart TV to WiFi
Smart TVs are data-collecting machines, new study shows
Roku and Amazon Fire TVs are tracking you like everything else
How Smart TVs in Millions of U.S. Homes Track More Than What’s On Tonight (Published 2018)
Samba TV, which has deals to put its software on sets made by about a dozen TV brands, uses viewing data to make personalized show recommendations. But that’s not the big draw for advertisers.
Most smart TVs are tracking you — Vizio just got caught
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Court says Vizio's secret smart TV tracking class-action settlement can move forward | TechCrunch
A long-running class-action lawsuit filed after consumer electronics giant Vizio was caught spying on customer viewing habits can be settled, subject to a
Mine has a wired connection but what would Google get from my TV that is bad? How is this worse than using Facebook?
Had all versions of the Apple TV but got rid of it about 2 years ago since 4K Youtube didnt work. I don't know about you other Sony OLED folks, but I turned off chromecast and the other Google services on my TV. It made a HUGE difference in speed. Nothing easier than using the built in Netflix and Youtube apps on my Sony. If/when they release the next AppleTV, I'll look into it, for now...
Unless you have nothing else connected to the TV, you'll still have to change inputs. Most people have a variety of devices besides an ATV like cable boxes, PS4, Xbox, Switch, computer, etc. And there's no pissing around when you have a Harmony Elite and can have everything automatically turn on and to the proper setting with the tap of a single button. 🤷♂️
There could be absolutely NOTHING useful Google could get from my watching habits. What are they going go to do, recommend me Ads while watching TV? They can listen to my conversations all day long for all I care.
Don't get me wrong, I hate facebook and marketing people are the scum of the earth but we haven't reach a point where they directly affect me.