Apple TV Review and DemonstrationWith a supporting cast of Thousands

Tony CrawfordThe Villages Apple User Group

March 22, 2017

TV Streaming Devices

Plus SMART TVs, Playstation, XBox, Wii, TiVo, DVD Players and many others . . .

Roku Streaming Players from $29

Amazon Fire TV from $40

Google Chromecast from $35 $149 32 GB$199 64 GB

Apple Care (2 year) $29HDMI to HDMI cable $19

Apple TV

Smart TV vs. Apple TV

Smart TV

- Included with your TV at minimal extra cost

- Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Video

- Easy access

- No additional remotes

Apple TV

- Netflix, Hulu, plus many thousands of apps

- Amazon Video via your iPad/iPhone app

- Leverage the power of the Apple Ecosystem

- Show your photos directly or via AirPlay

- Play all the music in your Music Library

- Hub for monitoring your Apple Home devices

- Beautiful Screen Savers

So which streaming device should I get?

- Smart TV, Amazon, Roku, Google, or Apple?

Connectivity

EthernetWiFi

BluetoothNFC

iBeacon

iCloud Drive

Mail MessagesFace Time

iOS

iPod iPhoneiPad

tvOS

Apple TV

watchOS

Apple Watch

macOS

iMac MacBookMac Mini Mac Pro

Accessories

Airport ExtremeHealth and FitnessHome Automation

Pages Numbers KeynotePhotos iMovie Garage Band

Apple CarPlay

HealthKit

Apple Pay

Home HomeKit

iTunes TV

Apps

ResearchKit CareKit

Apple Care

Apple Stores

Apple Support

Siri

The Apple Ecosystem QUIZ ?? Out of 24

Home SharingFamily Sharing

AirDropAirPlayAirPrint

Mirroring

Music iBooks Podcasts

4th Generation Apple TV

Power HDMI Ethernet

Quick and easy setup.Just plug in the power cord and connect Apple TV to your HDTV with a single HDMI cable (sold separately). If you have an iPhone or iPad, hold it near the Apple TV, and the Apple TV will learn about your home network and password and receive your iTunes account settings automatically.

$149 (32 GB) $199 (64 GB)

Turn off the Apple TV

1. Press and hold the Home buttonfor 3 seconds.

2. Choose Sleep.

Apple TV Comparison Chart Source:Apple TV Comparison Chart by Sam Costello

4th Gen.Apple TV

3rd Gen.Apple TV

2nd Gen.Apple TV Apple TV

Video Storage up to 32GB/64GB N/A N/A 40GB/160GB

Music Storage up to 32GB/64GB N/A N/A 40GB/160GB

Photo Storage up to 32GB/64GB N/A N/A 40GB/160GB

App Store Yes No No NoGames Yes No No No

Siri Yes No No NoUniversal Search Yes No No No

Bluetooth Yes No No No

Supported FormatsH.264 up to 1080p,

AAC,MPEG-4,

MP3

H.264 up to 1080p,AAC,

MPEG-4,MP3

H.264 up to 720p, AAC,MPEG-4,

MP3

H.264,AAC,

MPEG-4

Netflix Streaming? Yes Yes Yes NoHDTV Formats 1080p 1080p 720p 720p

InterfacesHDMI,

Ethernet,USB-C

HDMI,Ethernet,

Optical Audio

HDMI,Ethernet,

Optical Audio

HDMI,ComponentAudio/Video,

Optical Audio, USB 2.0

Networking10/100 Base-T Ethernet,

802.11ac Wi-Fi,Bluetooth 4.0

10/100 Base-T Ethernet,802.11n Wi-Fi

10/100 Base-T Ethernet,802.11n Wi-Fi

10/100 Base-TEthernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi

Remote Control Siri Remote withTouchpad and mic Apple Remote Apple Remote Apple Remote

Remote Can Control TV Yes No No NoWeight 0.94 pounds 0.6 pounds 0.6 pounds 2.4 poundsSize* 3.9 x 3.9 x 1.3 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.9 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.9 7.7 x 7.7 x 1.1

Price $149 (32 GB)$199 (64 GB) $69 $99 $329

$229Plus A8 chip 2GB RAM

New tvOS

1. Plug in your Apple TV and connect to your HDTV with an HDMI cable, and follow the onscreen instructions:- Click the trackpad on the Siri Remote to get

started- Choose language: English- Country or Region: United States- Set up with iOS Device (iPhone or iPad)- Setup your AppleTV

- Unlock your iOS device- Enable Bluetooth (in Settings)- Hold your device close to the Apple TV

2. On your iOS device:- Select Continue when you get the “Setup

Apple TV prompt”- Enter your Apple ID and password- Send Data to Apple: No Thanks

3. On the Apple TV- Location Services: Select “Enable Location Services”- Siri: Select “Use Siri”- See the World (Aerial Screensavers)Select “Automatically Download”. Will require about600MB per batch of photos.Can change in Settings/General.

- Diagnostics & Usage: Select “Don’t Send to Apple”- Terms & Conditions: Select “Agree”

4. Apple TV Remote on your iPhone, iPad & Watch - Install the free Apple Remote App on

your iPhone or iPad (already installed onyour Apple Watch).

How to setup the 2015 4th Generation Apple TV (Macworld)

Setup (using your iOS device)

Home SharingHome Sharing lets you share and stream content from your computer’siTunes library to other computers, iOS devices, and Apple TVs.

Turn on Home Sharing on your Mac or PC

Go to iTunes>File>Home Sharing>Turn on Home Sharing

Use Home Sharing on your Apple TV

On your Apple TV (4th generation), go to Settings > Accounts > Home Sharing. (On earlier models of Apple TV, go to Settings > Computers).

Select Turn on Home Sharing.

Then enter your Apple ID and password. Use the same Apple ID for every computer or device onyour Home Sharing network.

To find shared libraries, go to the main menu, select Computers, and choose a library.

You can also view photos from your computer on your Apple TV: Open iTunes on your computer.Then go to File > Home Sharing > Choose Photos to Share with Apple TV.

Setting up Remote with Home Sharing is simple and secure.1. Download the free Remote app from the App Store2. Sign in with your Apple ID and Password3. Turn on Home Sharing on the Apple TV

Settings>Accounts>Home Sharing>Turn On Home SharingSign in with your Apple ID and Password

Remote App Remote is a free app that turns your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a remote control for your computer’s iTunes library and your Apple TV.

AirPlay Mirroring

- With AirPlay, you can stream music, photos, and videos to your Apple TV- With AirPlay Mirroring, you can display your iOS screen on your Apple TV

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204289

AirPlay Mirroring1. Connect your iOS device and your Apple TV to the same Wi-Fi network.2. Turn on your Apple TV (click anywhere on your Remote).3. On your iOS device, swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open Control Center.4. Tap AirPlay Mirroring on your iOS device5. Select Apple TV to stream content to your Apple TV.

Audio or video from your iOS device will play on the TV that's connected to your Apple TV.

Apple TV User Guide

Get excellent and free User Guides for all Apple products from the iBooks app on your iPad, iPhone or MacBook.

Apple TV User Guide

SiriTalk to your Apple TVYou can search for movies or TV shows, find actors and directors you like, control playback, open your apps, even ask about sports, weather and stocks – no matter what’s happening on screen.

Turn on Siri (if not already turned on)Turn on Siri in Settings> General>Siri>Turn on

Examples of how you can use Siri

- What’s the weather tomorrow?

- What is Apple’s Stock price?

- Did the (e.g. Packers) win today?

- What did (s)he say?

- Go back (or forward) x minutes

- Turn on (or off) closed captioning

- Find me some comedies with (e.g. Meg Ryan)

- Find me films directed by (e.g. Richard Linklater)

- Ask for a specific movie (e.g. Apollo 13)

- Ask for a specific TV show (e.g. Outnumbered)

- Find me films with (e.g. Billy Crystal) on Netflix?

How to charge your Siri Remote

Go to: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205384 for help if your Remote is not working

Apps

http://blog.appfigures.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-apple-tv-app-store/

8000 apps as of October 2016Reference

2600

Apps

http://blog.appfigures.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-apple-tv-app-store/

38%

AppsCategory ExamplesEntertainment Netflix, Hulu, PBS, HBO Go, HBO Now

Games Labyrinth, Just Dance Now, Strike, Beach Buggy Racing

Photo & Video YouTube, Littlstar, Flixel

Music Touchpress, SongPop Party (Music Quiz), Sing!,

Education Smithsonian Channel, TED, Art Channel, The Night Sky, Solar Walk 2

Lifestyle ATMO

Health & Fitness Yoga Studio, 7 Minute TV Workout

News Reuters TV, CNN Go, Bloomberg TV, Mashable, SkyNews

Sports ESPN

Utilities Speedtest, Storage Doctor

Paid (or free with cable subscription) apps in red

Major Movie/TV Show Content Providers

Netflix

§ 30 day free trial membership

§ Basic SD, 1 screen, $8/mo§ Standard HD, 2 screens,

$10/mo§ Premium Ultra HD, 4 screens

$12/mo

§ Can cancel/pause subscription at any time

Hulu

7 day free trial membership

$8/mo – limited commercials$12/mo – no commercials$21/mo with Showtime add-on

Amazon Video

30 day trial membership

Free with Amazon prime ($99/year or$10.99/month).

Amazon Prime includes free 2 dayshipping, unlimited music streamingand unlimited photo storage.

Not yet an Apple TV app, so use AirPlay Mirroring.

The Ultimate Cord Cutters Guide

Battle of the Streaming Services: Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime & More

Internet Connection Speed Recommendations

Recommended BandwidthInternet download speed recommendations per stream for playing movies and TV showsthrough Netflix.- 0.5 Megabits per second - Required broadband connection speed- 1.5 Megabits per second - Recommended broadband connection speed- 3.0 Megabits per second - Recommended for SD quality- 5.0 Megabits per second - Recommended for HD quality- 25 Megabits per second - Recommended for Ultra HD quality

HD Video QualityMovies and TV shows that are available in high definition will play in 720p or better with a fastenough internet connection. To watch Netflix in HD, ensure you have a HD plan, then set yourvideo quality setting to High in the Playback Settings for your account.

Netflix Bandwidth UsageHigher quality video uses more bandwidth than lower-quality video. If your service providerapplies a bandwidth or data cap to your Internet service, you can Manage Bandwidth Usage bychanging the video quality settings to Low or Medium to consume less data.

https://help.netflix.com/en/node/306

SoundbarLG LAS55C 2.1 Ch with wireless Subwoofer $140 orLG NB4543 4.1 Ch with wireless Subwoofer $200

Setting up your TV for video streaming55’ 4K Ultra HD LED2160p Smart TVLG 55UH6150 $600 3 HDMI inputsOptical OutputLAN connector

Apple TV32 GB/64GB$149/$199

Game ControllerSteelSeries Nimbus WirelessGamingController$50

Router (“AC”)Apple Time Capsule2TB $299

High Speed InternetComcast TV & Internet~$120/month

Remote AppAppleFree

Comcast TV & Internet Digital Preferred (220 + channels, HBO, SHO)Blast! Internet (75 Mbps)

Access your HomeKit devices remotely

Setup your Apple TV (or iPad),as a home hub

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207057

Connectivity

EthernetWiFi

BluetoothNFC

iBeacon

iCloud Drive

Mail MessagesFace Time

iOS

iPod iPhoneiPad

tvOS

Apple TV

watchOS

Apple Watch

macOS

iMac MacBookMac Mini Mac Pro

Accessories

Airport ExtremeHealth and FitnessHome Automation

Pages Numbers KeynotePhotos iMovie Garage Band

Apple CarPlay

HealthKit

Apple Pay

Home HomeKit

iTunes TV

Apps

ResearchKit CareKit

Apple Care

Apple Stores

Apple Support

Siri

The Apple Ecosystem QUIZ ?? Out of 24

Home SharingFamily Sharing

AirDropAirPlayAirPrint

Mirroring

Music iBooks Podcasts

Connectivity

EthernetWiFi

BluetoothNFC

iBeacon

iCloud Drive

Mail MessagesFace Time

iOS

iPod iPhoneiPad

tvOS

Apple TV

watchOS

Apple Watch

macOS

iMac MacBookMac Mini Mac Pro

Accessories

Airport ExtremeHealth and FitnessHome Automation

Pages Numbers KeynotePhotos iMovie Garage Band

Apple CarPlay

HealthKit

Apple Pay

Home HomeKit

iTunes TV

Apps

ResearchKit CareKit

Apple Care

Apple Stores

Apple Support

Siri

The Apple Ecosystem QUIZ ?? Out of 24

Home SharingFamily Sharing

AirDropAirPlayAirPrint

Mirroring

Music iBooks Podcasts

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Amazon Prime Video - Overview

Ø Sign up for Amazon Prime(monthly or annual subscription).

Ø Download Amazon Prime Video from the App Store (free app)

Ø Open the Amazon Prime Video app and select the movie you would like to watch.

Apple TV - Demo

Apple Aerial Screensavers

Amazon Prime Video

1. NATIVE APPSApp StoreMoviesTV ShowsPhotosMusicSearchComputersSettingsTV App

Demo

2. MOVIES & TV SHOWSNetflixHuluPBS

3. OTHER APPS Entertainment: YouTube

Utilities: Speedtest, Storage DoctorNews: Apple Events, CNN GoGames: LabyrinthLifestyle: AtmoPhoto & Video: YouTube, Flixel TV

Amazon Prime Video - Demo

Amazon Prime Video - Demo

Apple TV Review and DemonstrationWith a supporting cast of Thousands

Tony CrawfordThe Villages Apple User Group

March 22, 2017