Google / YouTube are now supporting the AV1 codec for some 4K content so it is possible that is the 4K content that the AppleTV now supports as Apple is a top-level member of the AV1 group and could be rolling in support in their various OSes.
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tvOS 14 Brings Apple TV Support for AirPods Audio Sharing and Watching YouTube Videos in 4K
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Google / YouTube are now supporting the AV1 codec for some 4K content so it is possible that is the 4K content that the AppleTV now supports as Apple is a top-level member of the AV1 group and could be rolling in support in their various OSes.
is spatial audio supported on Apple TV? Note on Apple website regarding spatial audio:
- Works with AirPods Pro. Requires iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and iPhone SE (2nd generation).
4K H.264 was normal on YouTube a few years ago. They officially said, they don't encode them above 2k anymore but I guess, they still did the whole time. Of course they wanted their VP9 codec to succeed, artificially limiting what the end user could get.
Although there are many third-party video players that support software accelerated playback of 4K in various codecs. Like Infuse
This is propably a result of AV1, but it's good non the less.
YouTube Stops H.264 4K Encoding; Will Apple Get on Board?
Apple Safari has never supported VP8 or VP9, but a move by Google's YouTube pressures it to do so: Safari users can't see new 4K videos on YouTube.
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Not true since 2017 videos
I reckon 14th release of Safari and iOS have AV1 support, I am hoping someone is in the better to go to www.youtube.com/testtube (on Chrome) and enable AV1 and check if 4k works on their iPad, iOS or Big Sur.
Audio Sharing on Apple TV? Best thing they’ve announced all day.
Was expecting more of an update tbh. Especially the Apple TV app. They need to sort out that App
At the very minimum, 3-year old Apple TV 4K should be spec bumped to A12X, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6, and 64/128GB storage.
A10X and HDMI 2.0 are fine for streaming apps, but they are showing age with Apple Arcade. A10X is a Nintendo Switch class processor, which is fine for 1080p but frame rates suffer on 4K. A12X is an Xbox One S class processor, which can upscale 1080p games to 4K without frame rate issue. HDMI 2.1 with ALLM and VRR (similar to proprietary G-Sync or FreeSync) will reduce judder and lag.
5-year old Apple TV HD should be bumped to A12, HDMI 2.1, Bluetooth 5, and Wi-Fi 6, but maybe bundled with $19 Apple Remote (updated with Bluetooth and design refresh) to achieve lower price point ($149 Apple TV HD - $59 Siri Remote + $19 Apple Remote = $109).
Other ideas from most likely to least likely:
- Less polarizing redesigned Siri Remote (new design is mentioned on iOS beta)
- Apple designed gaming controller
- Built-in microphone (instead on the remote)
- Soundbar form factor
- Built-in camera for indoor security and webcam
That is really cool, and I called this years ago! I’m not going to dig through my posts, but I remember making a comment back when AirPods were new saying that it would be a neat feature for multiple AirPod users to listen to ATV, especially in multilingual households. One person can listen/watch in English and the other in Spanish, for example.
Not sure if that’s the intent here, but would be cool nonetheless.
EDIT: Okay, I went digging. It was 3 years ago. Almost ?
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Why no HLG/HDR 10+, HDMI 2.1/eARC support? Also HDR for iTunes tv shows? Why has this stuff taken so long?
Also, any word on a permanent fix to using HomePod as home theatre speakers? I noticed they had homepods in stereo in the presentation connected to Apple TV
Also, any word on a permanent fix to using HomePod as home theatre speakers? I noticed they had homepods in stereo in the presentation connected to Apple TV
Could use Mac Mini form and turn into ARM. Could use for entertainment and home hub.
Hopefully coming with the A12Z model that will likely launch at the iPhone event.
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I hope so, it's the only reason why I am not using Safari as my main browser at the moment.
Pleasant surprise about the 4K. My understanding was the only the A12 and faster were capable of decoding AV1 4K video. The codec is very intense and (unless there's a new work around) doesn't utilize any of the hardware decoders in Apple's current chips much less the aging A10X. Regardless, if this is true for the old model it is a welcome upgrade!
I wonder if bluetooth reliability will improve along with sharing? My AppleTV 4K has a much much worse range than either my iPhone or iPad.
I wonder if bluetooth reliability will improve along with sharing? My AppleTV 4K has a much much worse range than either my iPhone or iPad.
I hope they finally fix the YouTube app to work with homepods, it’s royal pain to have to select the HomePods then restart the video because the sound got out of sync.
Now could YouTube or Apple do something about the audio on AppleTV? I can’t seem to get more than stereo.