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2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB)

2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB)

2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB)
$ 179.00

Score By Feature

Based on 2,329 ratings
Picture quality
9.68
Volume control
9.48
Voice Recognition
9.10
User interface
9.08
Remote Control
8.90
Value for money
8.33

OveReview Final Score

How Our Score Is Calculated

Product Description

With Dolby Atmos, you'll hear surround sound that fills the room
Featuring the A12 Bionic chip, you can enjoy superior audio, video, and graphics, and also run a range of apps and games
For fluid, crisp video, 4K HDR with Dolby Vision is the way to go
The Apple TV+ app offers original shows and movies
Discover great new entertainment with Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and others
With Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music, you can enjoy your TV in more ways
touch-enabled clickpad in the Siri Remote is new
You can use two AirPods at the same time for private listening
Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac can produce high-quality videos, photos, and more when connected to your TV via AirPlay
Watch your cameras and adjust your smart home accessories via the Home App with HomeKit

Questions & Answers

Are you going to be able to get Apple TV+ for a year with this ?

There is only a limited time left to take advantage of this offer. • The offer will be valid for eligible devices activated after July 1, 2021 and the device will receive 3 months free Apple TV+, as opposed to the device that was activated after June 30, 2021 and the offer will be valid for

For this to work, does your TV need to be 4K?

If you want to display content in 4K or HDR on Apple TV 4K, you need a TV with an HDMI input. The Apple TV 4K with HDR will not work with any TV.

Does Amazon still offer 1 year of free Apple TV+ subscription if you buy this item from them?

Please note that This is the first time Apple is dropping the price by a penny You can take advantage of the free Apple TV+ offer once every year In July 2021, this will be extended by six months.

Are there any vizio tvs that work with it?

If you want to display content in 4K or HDR on Apple TV 4K, you need a TV with an HDMI input. The Apple TV 4K with HDR will not work with any TV.

Selected User Reviews For 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB)

An excellent streamer has been updated with a minor update
5/5

A comparison of AppleTVs from the past four generations is shown in these photos This latest box, which comes in HD, 4K, and 3rd generation In addition, there are differences between Siri's old remote and its This version of the AppleTV is going to be a big hit if you enjoyed the previous generation, the original 4K. Due to the fact that it hardly makes a difference, it is A higher frame 4K video for uncommon content or a TV with an extremely modern design have spec sheet differences. I couldn't tell the difference between the two processor generation bumps but there has been an update to the hardware I was definitely able to get to work fast before and I'm still able to get to work There's no comparison between the remote and the keyboard. In the previous AppleTV, I had given it 4 stars because the remote seemed fragile, quirky, easily lost, tiny, button-poor, and a bad example of Apple's In addition to having more substantial controls, the new remote also makes it easier to perform basic actions like The button to muffle it can be found on the left side. Muting is now easier since I don't have to turn the volume from 100% to zero. My tablet has a power button so that I don't have to long press, slide and click the square button to put it pick it up easily and tell which end is which without having to fiddle with it. It is perhaps of the most importance that my wife, who couldn't figure out the old remote, is able to use the new one comfortably. It is such small gifts that bring an additional star into the world. The process of adjusting to the new remote continues. I still have a muscle memory for the old remote, so I still press the play button when I want to talk to Siri, and the mute button when I meant In my opinion, the old remote was better at swiping left and right, but the new remote is much better at clicking and dragging in a single direction The new remote has a hard to discover feature where resting your thumb on the side of the "track wheel" Faster and more precise than Tablo's old method of skipping commercials. The feature does not always appear for apps that do not use the standard playback controls. The old remote model can be upgraded separately or owners of old models do not need to buy a new box when there are no other features they need. It is possible to use the new color calibration feature with older boxes as well using the iPhone 12. I used the new AppleTV 4K remote that I bought from Apple on the original AppleTV in my bedroom for a few weeks and it paired with no problem. An ample amount of onscreen warning is provided for 6 months. The non-existent problem is not of concern to me Batteries that can be replaced. A typical remote has been charged less than 20 times in its lifetime - and you don't want to drain the battery with too many cycles. By the way, you shouldn't charge the remote more than the AppleTV recommends, as you don't want to wear it out. Charge this device just once a week and you'll be fine. If you are thinking of buying an AppleTV for the first time, I recommend it if you meet the following criteria You use an iPhone and your network speed is sufficient to stream 4K content, somewhere between 50 and 70 Mbps Generally, you should be able to connect with 100 Mbit, especially if you buy iTunes content like movies and TV shows. You can use HomeKit automation if you want it. It is likely that some other streaming box would be a better fit if none of these are true. With Apple's best low wattage computer chips in the world, it shouldn't be a surprise that the 4+ year old A12 in this box turns out to have It launches apps fast and gives you a smooth and quick overview of their thumbnails. AppleTV 4K of either generation has never failed to meet my expectations regarding speed. Among my most frequently used apps is YouTube. Although it is not as packed with features as the iPhone version, it is fine. There are a few 4K videos on this platform that look great. When you look at my network traffic reports, you will find that I watch videos on a daily basis. There was only one glitch, the loss of the pause button functionality, which they fixed very recently. Also, I would like close captioning to be easier to enable and keep on all the time. Having access to a number of movies that have been mastered in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in the iTunes library allows my television, a Sony A80J, to show off its capabilities. The dark details and eye-catching highlights show up well, giving me value for my money. It is not unusual for me to see movies I have already paid for re-watched in Dolby Vision through my library. Indiana Jones movies suddenly became available in these formats, nice. On the other hand, it seems that some movies require a second purchase if you want Dolby Vision, which is frustrating and something I haven't done yet. As an aside, you should also realize that Apple TV is now available on many modern televisions, including my LG CX and my Sony A80J. The app is adequate at locating iTunes content and excellent at displaying it --I can't tell any difference between the real AppleTV or my LG CX with the integrated app --but I won't log into the Sony Google TV app to see how it works. It would be nice if I could have privacy, something I won't get from smart TVs Corporations that are driven by revenue. My first chance I had to reach my new TV room's attic, I installed an overhead set of speakers with In the basement media room, I have just done the same thing. You can also perform a simple speaker wire swap by crawling around pulling speaker wire. As a bonus, Apple recently started remixing selected tracks in an Atmos The spatial audio format places the listener in a much more immersive location while listening to the music. In other words, it's an excellent feature when you really want to hear background music in the foreground. In addition, the TV+ app is solely focused on selling content and services, and this does not suit me. A lot of my TV viewing is done on Hulu and VRV. There are many 3rd party apps available. If you have an antenna and an HDHomeRun, the Channels app will be very useful. You shouldn't live without the Tablo app even if it is a bit slow if you own a Tablo Cable cutters can fill all their content needs and not have to pay for cable TV. When I used it, I found it to be one of the better apps I've seen so far. It's likely that only a few people will notice the difference between the 32 and 64 GB models. if the networks are slow and there is a lot of rewatched content or a lot of You can save some money this way.
I have not been gaming on either the current box or its predecessor, it is not my thing and the games I tried did not pique my interest. Although it has a lot of power, most games work well on it. The Apple remote does not support gyroscope functions, so you will need to use a Bluetooth controller instead. As far as the original Siri remote is concerned, it's not very good. Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is what makes wired networking reliable, so I'm glad to see this still has that. The HomeKit ecosystem in my home works as the hub, a centralized computer that integrates switches, thermostats, garage openers, and other smart devices in my home. In terms of reliability, this is a good solution, although if you're not looking for a streaming box, the HomePod Mini is more affordable and acts as a hub, albeit without Streaming boxes are now able to control receivers and TVs so well that Harmony remotes are no longer being produced, so they are not available. In fact, I go months without touching the remotes of my Sony TV or Yamaha receiver because the AppleTV gets along with both devices so well. With this system, all I need to do is turn it on and off, mute it, and adjust the volume, and it does so well and as expected. Having been an iOS developer for many years, I think Apple went above and beyond to make tvOS upgrade as simple as possible. Certainly, I'd recommend that any iOS developer who has an AppleTV think about what features might be useful on the big screen. Combine and SwiftUI should make it possible for developers to port their apps to the Mac and the AppleTV with little initial effort. In my experience as someone who uses AppleTV almost every day, I appreciate the high level of technology, the reliability, the ease of integration with other technology, the speed of the software updates, the free addition of new features, and Apple's concern for privacy. Just recently, I purchased a new TV, so I was happy to pick up this new model to replace an AppleTV HD, but I wouldn't have purchased this model to replace a first generation 4K. Although I did purchase just the remote for the original 4K model in my bedroom, I am pleased with my choice.

London Winters
London Winters
| Apr 03, 2021
Here are a few thoughts from someone who has been using Apple TV for years
5/5

In comparison with my previous Apple TV, this one seems to be a great improvement. First glance, it looks like the speed is much higher, and you can run heavier applications like YoutubeTV This new model is already proving to be a great success! There has been an incredible improvement to the remote already over previous models. I haven't hit the siri button on the right side of the remote at all since it feels much better. Navigation is made so much easier with the physical buttons on the touchpad! There is a need for a rethink In addition, a physical power button will be a wonderful addition for people who were unable to locate it on the previous model. The adjustment of the buttons has been easy and natural because the new icons are easier to understand. While I would prefer a light on the remote, I can understand the push to keep the design as sleek as possible. The new model is an improvement over the last version by a factor of 10/10. I was able to start using it right away.

Griffin Floyd
Griffin Floyd
| Jul 01, 2021
It appears that the device is missing
3/5

I removed the Apple box from the shelf and found it without the device.

Elyse Peterson
Elyse Peterson
| Sep 30, 2020
The price you pay is the price you get
5/5

As someone who owned a Roku Ultra, I noticed that it was cheaper, but none of the other devices offer both dolby atmos and With a new chip, the new Apple TV definitely stands out. In order to get Full Dolby, I would have to buy another 4k TV since I already have a 55" Samsung TV. Aside from HDFury Arcana (allows the Apple television and surround sound to run full Dolby from older TVs) and a full Sonos 5, I also run an Apple TV. I told you there was 1 and I can prove it. I think it is a huge improvement! I'd say the picture looks more natural now! The quality was like that of a high end television set.

Lennox Summers
Lennox Summers
| Feb 23, 2021

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