Apple TV 4K Review - It Changed My Life!

Yes I know, those HomePod cords are hideous 😅 they'll be hidden soon.

You missed the coolest Siri feature: While watching video, press the button and ask “What did they say?”. It rewinds the video 15 seconds, and turns captions on. When the clip is finished, it turns captions back off.

One of the best features of AppleTV is that when traveling, you can carry it and plug it into your hotel television, and feel right at home without having to watch endless commercials and programs that are not videotaped.

I bought the Apple TV 4K (64GB model) a couple months ago, and I'm loving it. I've used Roku and Chromecast before, but the Apple TV just runs a lot smoother. I think it's definitely worth the extra money over the cheaper streaming box options because you really do get the most value from what Apple offers. I also like the added security of Apple's software over some of the competition. My favorite feature has to be the seamless connection of my Airpods Pro when I want to watch something in my apartment without disturbing the neighbors. Thanks for the review Brandon! Glad you seem to be loving it too.

The way AirPods seamlessly connect is a main feature for me. Apple Arcade is awesome too. And if you were looking for a great controller, call mom it’s the 8bitdo pro. There is a switch on the back for different systems. So I use the same controller for my Apple TV, nintendo switch, and an android paste, handheld gaming device. And I never have to re-pair it.

We replaced a Roku Ultra with the ATV 4K about 5 months ago and the whole family prefers it. It switches between apps without having to reload the app and it loads channels on YoutubeTV much faster when you change.

Been using an AppleTV since the day they first came out with gen1.... upgraded each new model since. The killer feature and USP of the whole thing is the aggregating TV app that keeps track of shows, new episodes, and new seasons across most (NETFLIX SORT YOURSELVES OUT HERE!!!!!) streaming services. It makes it possible to ditch more expensive satellite/cable TV providers and theres no longer a need for a PVR either..... add to that the fact the content syncs across the phone and iPad and its super convenient, Oh, and the lack of Ads littering the interface is another huge bonus although with 16.2 onwards they are uncomfortably creeping towards unwanted content ads that have become a little too intrusive......

Ever since I first got apple TV back in 2018, I've never looked back. I cut my cable and all I do is pay for 4/5 streaming service apps and that combined is $120 less than my cable bill was. Definitely worth it and I agree, I love how smooth it is navigating it without any lag.

Great video! Also love my Apple TV. One question though. I used to have my HomePod mini paired as stereo but it wasn’t very good (before the new HomePod was released). So I upgraded to Sonos arc + Sub You say here that the HomePods will replace your sound bar, which sound bar do you use? And do you think it would be better than Sonos ARC/Sub?

Have used them for several years, way faster and polished than most smart TVs and works like butter with the Apple ecosystem! Nice video Brandon! Watching this review on the same model 😃👍

Brandon, I'm glad you made this video because it reminded me of something I've wanted to mention to you for a long time. I only watch YT videos, including yours, on my Apple TV. I think I have my TV's video settings adjusted optimally, but I wanted to encourage you (when you're demonstrating features and settings on iPhone) to put the phone in dark mode. It's VERY VERY hard to see what you're doing on the TV because the phone's screen looks completely washed out when you use light mode. I hope you'll consider this suggestion. Thanks for all you do!

Bro just bought my apple tv 4k 3rd gen. LIFE CHANGING. Nothing beats a apple evo system. Tracks remote, plays movies better, phone as remote. You dont know until you have one. Bluetooth is seemless. Everything is godly. AND my TV supports max settings. Best purchase ever

I agree with you Brandon the Apple TV is a very underrated awesome product. I have two of the newest models and I update them every time a new model is released. The picture quality is awesome - I have one connected to a 55 inch Panasonic OLED TV. The other one is connected to a 65inch Sky Glass panel. Not sure those are available in the US ? Best John

I have a Roku smart tv. Ended u[ getting an Apple TV 4K about 3 months ago or so and I absolutely love it. I then added 2 HomePod stereo pairs and OMFG‼️‼️‼️ it’s amazing 💯. Love that I can use just about any of my apple devices to work the tv. The Apple TV is really an underrated product. It’s a amazing

I started with the first gen, which was making the home’s best sound system and big screen tv into an iPod. It was before streaming was much of a thing, so you downloaded content or had it feed from an iTunes library on a Mac or PC on the network. I have plenty of that content still, which has followed me to the current generation. I wish there were some iOS and iPadOS apps on it - I had a great yoga subscription that was on those two, but not tvOS, and setting up AirPlay to use it was a pain. The device itself, however, just works, day, after week, after month, after year. The consistency makes it less necessary to upgrade since the 4th generation added apps, but when I replace my current tv, I will likely grab the newest Apple TV as well as my current setup isn’t 4K yet.

Does the box need line of sight for remote use? Or, does it work fine hidden away? Excellent review!

I recently got the latest two generation versions of the Apple TV 4K. To be honest, besides the physical features, there aren’t too many differences on the software front. There is one huge difference that I like though with the latest Apple TV. The fact that the screen doesn’t go black so the refresh rate actually works. The picture is so rich and with the latest tvOS software, the Apple TV works so well with HomePods and HomePod Minis. I have HomePod Minis and I live in an apart so I am satisfied with the sound and functionality of them along side the HomePods.

Brandon, your video was very informative and well done. I already own several Apple TVs, but do not have the latest one that you are discussing. Base on your review, I see a new addition to my Apple collection. Keep up the good work. 👍

Would you still need your main TV remote to switch inputs (such as if you play game consoles), and to adjust settings (such as picture/audio)?

Thanks for the great video, mate! Would the synced Homepods work on your TV on other HDMI channels or cable TV like your TV soundbar? I wanted to check as I like the clean setup, but I'm afraid it's just not possible.