Plus, the upcoming Apple Fitness Plus service is also going to be exclusive to Apple's hardware, inside of the Fitness app. That includes Apple Watch integration for sending your personal activity heart rate, calories burned and more, to your TV screen as you work out.
If I didn't review streaming devices for a living, I probably wouldn't have made this leap. But with access to all of the above, I'm probably going to keep using the Apple TV 4K though I am excited to get one of the new Chromecasts in to try out. It's got everything I want save for a Japanese pro wrestling streaming service that only supports Fire TV and Chromecast , and it's the easiest to use, no matter what's going on.
But if Apple wants to really take TV seriously, it'll take more than making great shows like Ted Lasso a topic for another article : Apple needs a more affordable streaming device.
Because until then, the Apple TV will just be for those with deep pockets. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans. Henry T. Topics Streaming. See all comments 5. My Apple TV has been the most idling one of the four. As most Apple product there are too limited and not opened enough. And yes I also own most Apple products. There is almost no Apps on Apple TV. One would assume that you could download mist of the apps available from the apps store, but that is not the case.
When you tap on services in the app, it shows on the TV. It's the best streaming device on the market even for Android users because it organizes your content. Get Roku Ultra if you want a great experience for less.
Roku has tons of content and unbiased search, but it has an old-school interface and advertisements. Why not make yourself future-proof? Apple TV vs. December 16, January 2, Power Moves. Remotes Apple TV B. Press it and your remote will start pinging, making it a lot easier to find when it's lost inside the couch.
For whatever reason Apple didn't integrate the U1 chip or AirTags into its new remote. That lack of functionality is why I'm giving this category to Roku. Both devices are excellent options and do a fantastic job covering all the bases of what you would want from a streamer in The updated processor and improved remote further boost its credentials.
But there is still the issue of cost. Even if you love living in Apple's walled garden it's hard to justify paying nearly twice the price for the Apple TV 4K when both support nearly all the major streaming services you'd want to watch on your TV. Get CNET's comprehensive coverage of home entertainment tech delivered to your inbox. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read.
Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. CNET editors pick the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Eli Blumenthal. Roku Ultra. Excellent value, if nothing radically new.
Apple TV 4K. New processor and remote, same expensive price.
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