Are you sitting right now thinking about how an Apple TV works and what you want it for? Calm down, this we will go to the bottom of in this article.
Apple TV operates as a digital video store and also has iTunes service and the AirPlay wireless transmission system installed. Other apps that are pre-installed include Netflix and many more. Every time a new app is released, it is automatically installed on your Apple TV, which is very convenient.
In the latest version of Apple TV, you can now also download third-party applications (apps) that you couldn’t before. In short, you can use an Apple TV just like a mobile device and download or stream movies, series and music with it.
Use your phone to enter text
The Apple TV keyboard is not a good experience, as you have to use the remote control to glide around and press each letter for a search, a username, or a password. You can save a lot of time by typing on your iPhone. Download the Apple TV Remote app on the App Store on your iPhone.
- Make sure your iPhone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV.
- Press in the text box of your Apple TV with the remote control.
- Launch the Apple TV Remote app.
- You will see a message that you can type directly from your iPhone.
- If you have an Android phone you can download the AnyMote App on Google play
Get suggestions from Apple TV
With Apple TV, you can gather all your content providers in one place. With the new Apple TV app, you can now browse the content from different streaming services! Apple TV gives you recommendations on things that might be interesting. With a quick search, you will find all available movies and TV shows.
You can also use Apple TV to control your lights, browse Amazon searches and order food. Via Siri commands and some special apps, you can also use your Apple TV to control the lights in your smart home.
Apple TV lets you transfer music, pictures, and movies from your other iOS devices to the TV. You simply sync it with other devices. It is, therefore, possible to control what is played on the TV, by e.g. your iPhone. However, it cannot be controlled from devices running Android.
If you have already purchased your Apple TV, we will quickly tell you your first steps (help me with an Apple TV installation).
The symbols
Once you have plugged in your Apple TV and are trying to figure out what comes next, you should first take a look at the main menu. This is where most of the answers are. There you have both symbols and functions that work in a similar way to an iPhone or tablet. On an Apple TV, go to the icon with the center button and click on it to open it. You can move all the symbols except those on the top row and you can also change the order after later updates.
Security and Settings
If you have gossipy kids and want to hide features, you can go to Settings, followed by General and on to Parental Control. Then select the function or control you want to hide.
Otherwise, Settings is a smart feature. There you can update your Apple TV, turn on AirPlay, change your screen saver, etc.
Get started with Apple TV
Apple TV is in its fourth generation and now offers 4K resolution and several other news. Despite being at the forefront of technological development, Apple is also known for making everything easy to install and very easy to use.
Does this also apply to Apple TV? Follow this short walkthrough on what you need, how to get started, and what to think about.
What you need
First of all, you need to understand Apple TV and the supplied power cable. The device also needs access to the internet. Either you can connect it using a standard Ethernet network cable or you can connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi.
Your TV must have an HDMI connection and must not be too old. It must be at least an HD TV or a Full HD TV, but if you want to get the most out of Apple TV it should preferably support 4K and HDR. Finally, you need an iTunes account and Apple ID, which otherwise is no problem to create for free.
How to install Apple TV
- Remove the Apple TV from the box.
- Plug the supplied power cord into a wall outlet and then the back of the Apple TV.
- Connect an HDMI cable between Apple TV and your TV.
- If you plan to use a network cable, connect it between Apple TV and your router. For the wireless option, you can set it in the settings at a later stage.
- Turn on Apple TV with the Apple Siri remote.
- If your TV is set to the correct HDMI input, you will see Apple TV and get instructions directly on the TV screen. Now you need to set the language, country, region, etc. If you have an iPhone or iPad running iOS 9.1 or later, you can choose to make the settings there.
Install Apple TV with iPhone or iPad
Unlock your iPhone or iPad and make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your device.
Make sure it detects Apple TV. It will recognize Apple TV as a computer and ask it if you trust it then you choose yes.
Now just follow the on-screen instructions. Wi-Fi and Apple ID settings are automatically transferred to Apple TV.
Thus, it is extremely convenient for those who have an iPhone or iPad available. The alternative is to use the Apple Siri remote control. In this case, select the manual setting.
Install Apple TV manually
If you have not previously connected a network cable, you will now be able to manually configure the Wi-Fi settings. Find your wireless network in the list and enter your password. If all went well then Apple TV will run and ask you for your Apple ID. If you want, you can skip that step and enter it later. However, many of the best features of Apple TV require an Apple ID, as it is needed to download movies, TV shows, apps, games and the like from Apple.
Then the installation proceeds with more steps that give you the chance to configure Siri. With the help of Siri, you can voice-activate Apple TV and there are also several other good uses. You can also set if you want a screensaver.
Discover everything you can do with Apple TV
When all the settings are complete, just start using it. Apple TV lets you watch content from over 60 different content providers (Netflix, Youtube, Amazon and more) without having to switch back and forth between different apps.
You can find your favorite shows, get recommendations, watch sports live and do lots of other things. If you use the Apple TV app on your iPhone, iPad, you can also watch programs on them and continue right where you left off.