2013 Apple TV: Is it Useless in 2023?

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This is an Apple TV 3rd generation model A1469 released in 2013. This is the second generation of the third generation Apple TV. Yes, that's actually true. There's a 2012 model that's also called a third generation with a different model number. Don't get the two confused!
This Apple TV is useful for AirPlaying and usable for watching shows, using the few apps that still work...It's really slow and not the best experience. It doesn't have an app store, so downloading apps to make it more useful is not a thing! I've come to the conclusion that my old MacBook is a better apple TV than this Apple TV...
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  • @Kelson01
    @Kelson01Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and subscribing in 2024! KZread search seems to like this video so it's giving it a lot of views :D I'm not going to update the title to say "useless in 2024" since I didn't make this video in 2024... Channels that do that really suck don't they.

  • @The894CAT
    @The894CAT5 ай бұрын

    It’s kinda funny how you can make a video about a useless and obsolete product so entertaining, and I know I’ve said it many times, but your channel is so good! …And I don’t even regret spending about an hour binging about ten of your videos.

  • @Kelson01

    @Kelson01

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for commenting on all of them :D I'm glad you like the videos :D

  • @mulattv7356

    @mulattv7356

    25 күн бұрын

    Can i use it to connect backbone controler?

  • @elephystry
    @elephystryАй бұрын

    I didn’t know there was a product to separate the HDMI audio. I instead got a USB DAC that uses the optical out (for my Xbox 360, not this product)

  • @richwater296
    @richwater296Ай бұрын

    you seem very human. i really want an aple tv

  • @clydeosterhout1221
    @clydeosterhout12217 ай бұрын

    After watching your video I pulled out my ancient Roku HD from 2010. I was surprised. While a few channels didn’t work, and it was very slow, overall the Roku was still very usable! It even has KZread! It seems weird that your Apple TV doesn’t run KZread, as my 4th Gen Touch can (but only through the browser).

  • @Kelson01

    @Kelson01

    7 ай бұрын

    apple themselves removed the app I in 2021 I think, kinda sad.

  • @VOLTRONDEFENDER4440
    @VOLTRONDEFENDER44406 күн бұрын

    I have this and it’s not that useful as most support is gone and I don’t have the remote with it

  • @beaudanner
    @beaudanner3 ай бұрын

    excellent editing 👍 I have an apple tv 3rd gen... and... yep, not very useful

  • @g.b.7547
    @g.b.7547Ай бұрын

    Can you use this as an airplay(audio only) receiver with no display connected?

  • @Kelson01

    @Kelson01

    Ай бұрын

    I believe so yeah I don't see why not. but you'd need something that extracts the audio out of hdmi or else optical audio

  • @xenith1281
    @xenith12818 ай бұрын

    YES FINALLY

  • @LuminousPlasma
    @LuminousPlasma2 ай бұрын

    I factory reset and updated my 3rd gen Apple TV and now it won’t show up as in my AirPlay list. Any thoughts?

  • @Doyouvalue

    @Doyouvalue

    Ай бұрын

    Activation error?

  • @Doyouvalue
    @DoyouvalueАй бұрын

    Just got a gen 2 and 3 for free both running fine, gen 2 was reset to factory for its apps, gen 2 is still on ios 6 (newest) and it has its apps all erased aside from app support its actually a great apple streamer if you have a bunch of purchases on your account like me i had a few shows and music. Id never pay for apple tv plus. Airplay is great as long as you have another phone to do it with aside from your daily driver

  • @Doyouvalue

    @Doyouvalue

    Ай бұрын

    The performance of my gen 3 apple tv is nowhere near the two 4ks I have but for two free internet only steaming devices as long as your fine paying apple these are a steal, I'm gonna attempt to buy series in bulk. A bit 2016 vibes but I love it.

  • @matsu223
    @matsu223Ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. It saved me money to listen to it. I was about to buy a A1427 but your info about old apps made me skip it. I need to watch Netflix on an old samsung tv from 2013. I had it working until Netflix just a couple of days ago decided to block it because it is too old. It makes me wonder if a 2012 apple tv also will not work. Keep it up. I like your humor. 😁

  • @Kelson01

    @Kelson01

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the kind words! I didn't test netflix on the Apple TV since I don't have a netflix account.

  • @johnschubarth2000
    @johnschubarth20008 күн бұрын

    What are you talking about?

  • @geraldcortez826
    @geraldcortez826Ай бұрын

    I only got the apple tv to play Castlevania GOS on the apple arcade. it's the only real way to play this game for me, I don't want an iPhone hate apple myself android is so much better with freedom to do what I like, rather have my phone be like a pocket pc than a worthless iPhone. and might jailbreak the apple tv to make it play old video game after all didn't waste money on one with more than 8gb. seems to be a waste to not run a few emulators on it after I got it and a controller. got two for 25 bucks. want to setup one for a friend for a cheap retro game emulator being he isn't a pc guy. and I use my NVidia Shield for most streaming and emulation. GOS is my main goal.

  • @Doyouvalue
    @DoyouvalueАй бұрын

    I might jail break them into servers who knows maybe minecraft can run on the dual core a8!

  • @Kelson01

    @Kelson01

    Ай бұрын

    how? that sounds interesting

  • @Doyouvalue

    @Doyouvalue

    21 күн бұрын

    @Kelson01 There is a supposed "minecraft apple tv version," I believe somehow it will be capable of running after a giant heap of trouble shooting

  • @Doyouvalue

    @Doyouvalue

    21 күн бұрын

    @Kelson01 airplaying won't count, I'm afraid, I really want to run it off it's hardware or at least a form or version of it.

  • @Luna_889

    @Luna_889

    2 күн бұрын

    I believe the Apple TV 3 gen has a a5 and the 4gen/hd has the a8

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