The fact that you can close your garage with your Apple TV remote is baller bro😂 I love it

I hadn’t thought to set up my VPN on my Apple TV. Good tip.

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Great when traveling too!

Most underrated Apple product in my opinion.

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Agreed!

@TheOneTrueGolden

Ай бұрын

I’ve been saving up money for one the tvs great from what I’ve seen

@amirreza851

Ай бұрын

Yes but it doesnot have Browser yet 😂

@Walkerchampa

26 күн бұрын

@@amirreza851why do you need a browser on your tv

@ccryse06

14 күн бұрын

@@amirreza851who needs browser on a tv?

FaceTime on Apple TV has been a game changer for my 4 young kids (6 and under). Everyone can see and be seen when we call out of town family members. We literally upgraded our ATV HD to the 4K version for this feature alone and it’s so worth it 😂

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

That’s awesome!

Great video. Here’s an idea for an Apple TV Shortcut: wait 15 seconds and press the center button on the Apple TV remote so that it presses the ‘Skip’ button during KZread ads.

With or without an AirTag, those silicone covers for Apple TV remotes are essential. They makes the remote even easier to hold, they keeps the remote from sliding around on the couch or in bed thus getting lost, and they come in different colors. I know some Apple design purist types will object to these, but they are really useful.

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Ergonomics vastly improve for sure.

Fantastic job sir! You are a wealth of information for the Apple ecosystem and Apple Shortcuts. I never miss an episode.

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

Thank you, i just got it. I was only using the Atmos feature, now that I've seen your tips, it is now 100% unlocked😚

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Awesome!

I did the same thing, found a cheap silicone cover for my Apple TV remote that has a space for an AirTag, it’s awesome, also much easier to grip with a case like that :)

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Yes! Ergonomics immediately improved.

Stephen you air tag your apple tv remote? man I really respect u and I really aspire to be as successful as you are ! I love apple insider podcast keep up the great work !

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Appreciate that! And you should check out my current tech podcast 👀 primarytech.fm

I’ve been looking for a night shift alternative on the Apple TV since it’s not on there 😢. That light sensitivity feature is great

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Glad that helped!

Stephen, you always do a great job with your videos. Even though I consider myself reasonably competent with things like the ATV, I find that in watching your videos on a particular topic I always learn something or refresh my memory on something I once knew but have forgotten. Thanks and keep up the good work. I hope more viewers will subscribe to your channel as you certainly deserve to be over 100K.

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Means a lot, thank you for saying that 🙏🏻

Love this video, and all the Apple tips you do.

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Appreciate it! Will keep em coming

I’d love the ability to put the passcode through my Apple Watch.

How do I make my background black like yours, I have it set to dark, but it’s more grey and your screens especially the settings are way more black then mine, I have the latest 4K model.

We definitely need some snake cam! 🐍 good tip with VPN, thanks for great content as always

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Haha snake cam is fun for sure!

Activating Control TVs and Receivers may be problematic : in my case switching On the Apple TV with my Apple TV remote was also switching On my Sony Blu-Ray player (and reciprocally the Sony remote was also switching On my Apple TV). I had to de-activates this setting.

What’s the wallpaper?

Very helpful tips. I’m in the process of setting up my Apple TV and home automation integration. BTW saw that you have a snake cam. You must live in Florida

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Haha that's cold, but yes, I am in Florida! Originally from NY though. And if you're looking for home automation ideas: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJ6Bus1_qKyslZc.htmlsi=Ya7iuJP3jv7DM8_O

Excellent!

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

Amazing information, Sir 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@beardfm

10 күн бұрын

Appreciate that!

Thank very much mister

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Welcome!

Great review!!!!!

@beardfm

21 күн бұрын

Appreciate it!

Can you set up shortcut or time automations for the accessibility features? I want the light sensitivity to kick on at 11pm and turn off at 6am.

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately those settings aren't available in Shortcuts to automate.

I used Shield for years and though I will miss the Ai upscale feature greatly. The ATV (Which I bought yesterday) is so much better performance wise. It never stutters, the gestures are better, the remote feels premium, the UI is better, and the apps UI is also better, the software in general is far superior. Also, Spatial audio with my air pods is *chefs kiss*

@beardfm

16 күн бұрын

Hadn’t used the shield so appreciate your comparison!

reduce white point has been far more helpful for me with dimming the tv, i don’t like the hue that light sensitivity adds

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Ah good tip!

Sadly i don't have VPN apps on my apple tv 4k. I think cause i live in Lebanon 🇱🇧. 😢

Found this out by accident, but You can also bring up the accessibility shortcuts by double tapping the back button

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Good call!

Great video! I’ve been trying to get the remote on my phone to control the TV volume, but it doesn’t work, just turns the volume up and down on my phone… Any tips? It works fine with the actual Apple TV remote 🤷🏼‍♂️

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

And you have that setting I showed in the video enabled?

@quiz.oclock

Ай бұрын

@@beardfm Yup all identical 🤷🏼‍♂ It used to work with my phone when I was using my HomePods as TV output, but I can't change the TV volume with my phone😭

@bryannicol3097

Ай бұрын

I have the exact same situation. The setting is on as directed in the video but my phone does not change the tv volume, only the phone volume.

Greetings What brand of cameras do you use with The Home interface

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Logitech Circle View, Tapo, and Aqara

@jcerda916

Ай бұрын

@@beardfm is there a bridge that you have to connect to allow them on the Home app ? Or do they connect directly to the home app? Thanks

A much easier way to toggle between the TV app and your home screen is just simply hitting the home button :) you can choose which (home screen/TV app) is the default but if you’re at the TV app and just hit the home button, it goes back to your app grid.. much easier than holding the home button, at least in that example :)

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

I should've highlighted that feature, for sure. But I like holding the back button if I'm in an app or watching something to go to the app grid, and the flexibility of tapping the TV icon for the "Up Next" view.

2:10 how do I get the keyboard to come up on my phone all the time? I don’t care for the touchpad often,but it seems to only give me that. I get the keypad randomly but I don’t know how or when it’s going to happen. I prefer the keyboard more for faster searches, logins, etc.

@beardfm

14 күн бұрын

Unfortunately you can’t control when it happens. IT tried to surface the keyboard when it detects text input, and the numpad for pin or account codes

What camera system do you use that works with the Apple TV?

@beardfm

22 күн бұрын

You can use your iPhone in continuity camera mode!

Where did you find the remote app for your iPhone? I have searched the App Store high and low and cannot find it. Please let me know.

@Bricent

Ай бұрын

On your iPhone Go to settings then scroll down to Control center and scroll down then you click on the plus sign where u see Apple TV remote and when that’s done u can swipe down you will see the remote control option!!

@pampurrs88

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you.

excellent video, now it really feels Apple TV is a next gen product, everything else is way behind.

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

I’ve tried Amazon Fire, Chromecast, and various Smart TVs, TV is def the best.

@robertniepowiem5958

Ай бұрын

Apple tv and NVIDIA shield are top 1 🎉

@peterledniczky2966

Ай бұрын

@@robertniepowiem5958 I have the Shield Pro as well, not even close.

Don’t forget guys Apple TV doesn’t have those weird UI ads like roku

TvOS 17 breaks audio with some sounds bars(Sonos beam) atoms is the issue.

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Really? I have a Beam and Arc with Apple TVs running tvOS 17 and they've been fine.

I don’t see that menu when I select remote on my iPhone

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Make sure you’re on the latest tvOS

But how do you use Apple TV to play Atmos content via an AV receiver without having to have a projector or television turned ON? Can you? Thanks N

@beardfm

18 күн бұрын

You can always turn the TV off after you start playing I believe, and depending on your receiver some of them offer Atmos music playback built-in with the receiver-specific app.

@cleansport3757

18 күн бұрын

@@beardfm Thanks for the response

Ever since the last major update the control centre randomly pops up twice when I switch the Apple TV on, which is annoying because the amount of times it's popped up just as I'm clicking on an app and end up switing it off instead.

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

That's odd, I haven't experienced that. 17.5 should be out soon though, may be a bug.

@dhauxx

Ай бұрын

@@beardfm I Just found out it was because of the auto power setting on my LG C2 TV, turned that off and it fixed the issue.

I heard from a reliable source that the Apple TV will change my life? If it doesn't , can I return it?

Restarting the Apple TV with the remote buttons does not work for me.

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

What model TV / Remote do you have?

@ksharp02

Ай бұрын

@@beardfm it’s the 2021 Apple TV 4K model

How do i do all that without a shitphone

Does VPN need to subscribe?

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Many of the VPN apps are paid, yes.

I swear find my remote feature is horrible

@beardfm

Ай бұрын

Hence the AirTag case for me!

Anyone else's homekit cameras never want to act right when trying to view them from the ATV? It takes me like 3 tries to get the video to actually show real time. Never the first time

Big Tip: Don't have one

Great tips. But it’s useless to me without a live TV guide and I’m not prepared to pay for the privilege of one that should come free. Thanks anyway.

@michaelmyersplays4992

Ай бұрын

Tv guide ? Are you 60 unc

@AR21

Ай бұрын

Streaming services don't come with a TV guide.

@llbpll

26 күн бұрын

It doesn’t play DVDs either, what an oversight.

@itsmeoli3705

22 күн бұрын

@@llbpllI’m just annoyed Apple didn’t make it support Betamax

@SuperDraupnir

21 күн бұрын

Why would you watch TV?

Worthless.

Apple TV is terrible. Phone app keeps opening constantly when trying to us the TV remote, and siri incorrectly finishes your searches. Horrible experience. Would not recommend if your TV is already smart.

Great review!!!!!

@beardfm

14 күн бұрын

Appreciate it!