Customers praise the TV 4K 128GB Streaming Device (3rd generation) for its ease of use, excellent picture quality, and improved performance compared to previous models. The device is also lauded for its speed, functional remote, and intuitive interface. While some find the price a bit high, many appreciate the absence of lag and ads.
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Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smart Home Streamer
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A Device That does it all!!
ALL TV APPS, MAX, Netflix, Hullu, Tbu, Plex, Hulu, Disney. All work.
Working wise, all I have to do I close the app, like an iPhone; if it acts up. leaving 5-10 apps open(streaming, few games)still fast. However with Working inside matter (Partially made by Apple.) smart home could use more work
EITHER WAY....
DEVICE IS ROBUST, FOR YEAR AHEAD OF ITSELF.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great but needs improvement
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This device has a pretty clear quality and loads the app faster than my old smart tv streaming devices. But it also comes with some bugs and some difficulties on using a few apps.
Here are some of the things I like about this device. As I mentioned above, high quality performance. Also, the ability to cast my iPhone to the TV screen. I also like that I can use my iPhone as a keyboard to type on the screen specially when I download app that requires user ID and password. Keeps my password private.
One thing I don’t like it is that the remote doesn’t have a home button so I have keep pressing the back arrow to go back to the Home Screen. Other option is pressing the Apple TV icon on the remote then press the back button.
Other thing that I think they need to improve is adding the ability to create a playlist on iMusic app on this device.
Overall, I recommend this device and if improvements are made, it will be great.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smoking Fast
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this streamer! Coming from an Android-only environment, this box smokes the competition. It is fast and can handle many apps (128GB, Ethernet version).
I have a Sony OLED TV with Google TV built-in. This is so much faster. Not having an iPhone, I do not take advantage of the many associated feature. But who cares when the main difference is the speed and ease-of-use navigating through apps/streaming services.
The only gotcha is the remote. It is very sensitive, especially the side button and scroll-wheel. It takes some getting-used to.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Way bette than Roku!
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This is a total upgrade compared to Roku it beats it in audio and video quality. It also doesn’t have any of the glitches like Roku has. One of my favorite things about this is under settings you can have apple box check your hdmi cable ,connection and tells you and just sets to optimum performance based on your cable! It has many other cool features to many to talk about lol. So yeas I am very happy with this product. My only complaint is that it doesn’t have a clear watch history option like Roku does. You k ow when you give show or movie a chance and realize this is horrible! Unfortunately it remains under continue watching section wish I could just clear history. Anyways other than that I have no complaints. I also like that it came with Apple Music free for three months I will keep it after the three months are up! Although the Apple TV not so sure I have only enjoyed one movie and One show the rest I could care less.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best Streaming Device Ever – Worth Every Penny
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I use the Apple TV 4K mainly for movies and streaming, and it has completely exceeded my expectations. Setup was quick and easy with my iPhone, and the interface is fast, clean, and free of ads. The video quality is incredible in 4K Dolby Vision, and the sound with Dolby Atmos creates a truly immersive experience.
The new Siri Remote is simple and responsive, and I love being able to use AirPods for quiet late-night viewing. Everything runs smoothly across all my apps, and the device just works without any hassle.
If you care about picture quality, reliable performance, and a premium streaming experience, this is the one to get. It is more expensive than others, but absolutely worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Remote, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
If you are an Apple user this is the Way! 100% R!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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This is the first Apple TV that I have had and so far it is Amazing!, The picture quality is amazing and believe is Fast!! you don't have to wait for nothing is just Fast, i never see something like this before, i have one Fire Stick 4k and the Fire Cube Gen 1 and this one is like 3x faster, the remote is Beautiful, and you can use your Iphone like a remote too, so if you have and iphone, ipad or Macbook. this is the way. 100% Recommended
I would recommend this to a friend
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Remote
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Puts TV software to shame
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Makes watching TV simple again, with no in-your-face advertisements trying to sell you stuff you didn't ask to be sold, on a device you paid for.
Use it daily, remote has a wide range of protective cases (I prefer a magnetic one that I can stick to my lamp), and I really like the Find Remote feature, along with the Remote app on my iPhone and Apple Watch.
It also made setting up my security system using HomeKit Secure Video a breeze and highly reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I like it a lot
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I like it. Apps are faster and easier. We have been having issues with our TV. We are either need a new TV or trying Apple TV. Apple TV works great!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Remote
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can’t go wrong with tvOS and the latest edition
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Didn’t think an upgrade was needed from my original Apple TV 4K but the performance of this one is awesome and the remote took some getting used too, but overall I like it more than the original - feels more solid and comfortable. The picture is of course perfect feeding into my 4K OLED. tvOS should be the standard for home entertainment - great way to consume content.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Interface, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this streaming device
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Great picture and easy to use interface. I’ve tried all the major streaming devices and this is easily my favorite.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to Install
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Love my 3rd generation Apple TV box. I had the first generation- The picture quality appears to be better,it supports4kHDR and has Dolby. Connects easily to WiFi Just overall an improvement from my 1st generation Apple TV Box The remote works seamlessly with the box. Just a note: Your 1st generation Apple Remote will not work with the 3rd generation box.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic purchase
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I purchased this device because I’m part of the apple ecosystem and so far this streaming device has been very good. I really like all the features this device has and how I can have this device apart of the ecosystem makes for more seamless experience. I really like how I can use my AirPods or any Bluetooth device to listen to what I’m watching without disturbing anyone late at night.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Add on to Enhance Overall Performance
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I have a smart Android TV from Sony, OLED Master Series, but the Internal RAM size of 4GB restricts the ability to install streaming apps to a specific count, and slows down the TV's performance when maneuvering. The Apple TV 4K not only resolves this problem but also improves picture quality, and in some scenarios, like YouTube, it enhances it by converting to Dolby Vision. It also acts as a gateway to control matter-based smart switches, etc, via Apple Home Kit; and since connected to TV via HDMI ARC, Apple TV remote controls everything (except you need to do TV internal settings which is almost very rare)
If your TV suffers from internal memory size restrictions, I recommend it.
For my TV, I set the Video setting to :
Matched Frame Rate and Disabled Matched HDR.
I enforce Dolby Vision at all times, and I see great performance compared to what some YouTubers recommend. I believe it could be TV-specific and not generalised.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Interface, Picture quality, Remote
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best on Market
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Simply the best, takes your TV up 10 notches, Apple interface is always issued friendly and pleasing to the eyes, remote is super responsive. Apple updates it all the time and now you can FaceTime using phone and tv in unison. The standby mode picture gallery is like looking out a window it’s soo clear
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Home helper in many ways.
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
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We love our Apple TVs we have so many of them I lost count, lol but I would definitely recommend this. It is extremely fast and we use it integrated with our home automation system. It’s so nice to be able to come home at night and if your porch light isn’t on, you can integrate it with a smart switch and turn your lights on so you don’t have to open the door in the dark.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy Customer.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Bought this for our garage gym T.V. Visio. I was using Roku prior. Very impressed with the picture and performance. We use Apple fit with it and watch movies. Connects easily to our apple watches or phones for workout tracking. Easy to set up and use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Streaming device. User friendly
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great user friendly. You will need a Harmony Remote with the HUB and special Make (Not Apple TV) and Model number (Not Apple TV Model number) if you want to use a universal remote that fully functions with it. It need blue tooth. You can find the make and model number needed for the Harmony Elite with the hub to work by searching on the internet. Will work with a programable universal IR remote it just will not turn it off and a few other commands that you will need the apple remote for.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Remote
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Great Apple TV is Now Greatest
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have the 2nd Generation Apple TV, which supports 4K. But I bought this one as it has a better processor and a great redesigned remote. It has better performance and picture quality. Apple Arcade games also perform well. I opted for the Ethernet model as my Gigabit wired network delivers fast data for TV apps and games.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Works great. Much faster and easier to use than the tv's smartcast setup.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Remote, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great if you could afford it
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This is a premium streaming box. No lag, very zippy, works with Apple's ecosystem. It's a great box. No ads on the Home Screen, no shortcut buttons on the remote for services I never use.
But is it worth being 3 times the prices of a Roku stick? That depends, for me yes it is. The extra features, lack of ads, integration into my ecosystem, and I can use RetroArch on it.
We all know the smart TV built-in apps are sluggish and take away from processing needed for the picture, get yourself a streaming box of some sort. If you have a nice TV with Dolby Vision, this is a very attractive add on device. If you can afford it.