Testseek.co.uk have collected 233 expert reviews of the Apple TV G4 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple TV G4 .
November 2015
(78%)
233 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
2519 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Apps and games aplenty
Bluetooth game controller support
Siri universal search
Amazon wins on picture and sound
Apple has better voice search
Amazon has more apps and UHD video
Amazon features USB and MicroSD
The new remote is great. The swiping takes a little getting used to. (I suggest slowing down the sensitivity in settings.) Otherwise
It looks great
And it feels great in your hand. It's not perfect
But it's the best set-top box remote I've used and I'v
Good picture and sound
Lovely remote control
Good voice recognition
Cross-platform search
AirPlay with iOS devices
TvOS is a huge improvement
Allows third
Party apps
Third-party games and apps
Stable and responsive
Siri could be a game-changer
Very fast
Easy set-up
The new Apple TV delivers the most polished video experience today
With speedy reactions and a familiar yet attractive interface. It has the best remote on the market. Siri's voice search makes finding stuff to watch even easier
Really slick interface
Siri can be excellent
App Store is growing well…
Excellent SIri integration. She never misunderstands what I say. The app-based approach to television is a winner
Even if it's just a bit ahead of its time right now. A refreshing interface that is at once both new and familiar
Easy set up
Fabulous Siri remote
Great content search
App Store
Siri integration
Excellent picture with 4K content
Slick
Speedy operation
Great range of 4K films on iTunes
Slick and powerful
Siri voice controls are great
Growing app store
Clever remote
Seamless setup
If you own an iPhone
Interface is easy to pick up
Siri Remote works well
Voice search and control brilliant
4K HDR/Dolby Vision support means great visuals
Affordable 4K movies in iTunes store - and whatever you buy will be upgraded to best quality as and when available
Cross-service Siri search
Easy and fun to use
Fantastic remote control
Zippy operation
TvOS versions of apps are great
AirPlay mirroring
Dolby Vision support
TvOS interface is slick
Amazing for photos
Especially Moments
Powerful processor
Excellent and responsive interface
Extensive selection of apps
Cheaper movies on iTunes
Existing iTunes library upgraded for free
Attractive design and great build quality
Watch movies in 4K so they appear clearer and sharper than those in HD
Providing you have a compatible TV the Apple TV can handle both Dolby Vision and the HDR formats so no matter which 4K TV you have
You'll be able to play the shows and movies
If you
The editors didn't like
No 4K support
No iPhone app
No Bluetooth keyboard support
App discovery could be better
Siri search doesn't work for music
Apple TV more expensive
Typing is a chore on Apple
The walled garden is rubbish
But I wouldn't expect anything different from Apple. There is hope
Since the new Apple TV will get new apps and new ways to explore content. For now
It kind of feels like that first generation of iOS where you could use any
Expensive
Lacking apps
Half
Baked Siri
Not enough content yet
Remote needs work
Lacking some key apps
Siri Remote can irk
Apps from most major UK terrestrial channels are missing
As are services such as Sky's Now TV and Amazon Video. Apple TV costs more than similar devices such as the Roku
Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast. Non-entertainment apps aren't very compelling yet
…but some key apps are missing
Text entry is really bad
No 4K
App Store discoverability is a mess. Search in general across tvOS can use a lot of improvement. Lack of dictation support is frustrating. Launch week apps and games leave something to be desired. Very few outstanding apps and games available right now
Lack of apps
High price
No 4K future-proofing
Onscreen keyboard is torturous to use
Limited genrebased listings on App Store
No YouTube 4K or Amazon (yet)
Upscaling not always perfect
Remote not great for gaming
Automatic upscaling not always a benefit
Some key apps missing
Need to be an iPhone user to get the most out of it
Sparse app store
Parental controls need tightening
Expensive hardware purchase
Many 4K TVs offer same streaming services
No Dolby Atmos sound (yet)
No way to type a password using the Remote app
New onscreen keyboard is torturous to use
Bluetooth keyboards aren't supported
Does not support 4K
No optical digital audio port
Lacks some key apps
No expandable storage
No Dolby Atmos support
Single format output
No auto refresh rate selection
Remote can be annoying
Still very US-centric
There are no apps for All 4
My5 and ITV Hub instead
You need to play these on your iPhone or iPad and use AirPlay
Doesn't come with a HDMI cable you'll need to purchase one separately
Excellent SIri integration. She never misunderstands what I say. The app-based approach to television is a winner, even if it's just a bit ahead of its time right now. A refreshing interface that is at once both new and familiar
App Store discoverability is a mess. Search in general across tvOS can use a lot of improvement. Lack of dictation support is frustrating. Launch week apps and games leave something to be desired. Very few outstanding apps and games available right now
The new Apple TV is the best digital media player I've ever tried. That being said, it's hindered by a lack of quality apps and games, and some frustrating search capabilities. However, all these problems are easily resolvable–and quickly. As the weeks go...
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Published: 2017-07-05, Author: Ian , review by: alphr.com
Abstract: It's now 16 months since Apple released the fourth iteration of its Apple TV, and in that time I'd love to say that it has come of age, with new applications making it a must-have presence underneath your television. I'd like to say that – but in truth, a...
Onscreen keyboard is torturous to use, limited genrebased listings on App Store
We had such high expectations for the 4G Apple TV that we have to admit to being a little disappointed with it on launch day. However, many of our main complaints seemed easy to rectify, and updates to tvOS and the Remote app have indeed resolved several...
Excellent SIri integration. She never misunderstands what I say. The app-based approach to television is a winner, even if it's just a bit ahead of its time right now. A refreshing interface that is at once both new and familiar
App Store discoverability is a mess. Search in general across tvOS can use a lot of improvement. Lack of dictation support is frustrating. Launch week apps and games leave something to be desired. Very few outstanding apps and games available right now
The new Apple TV is the best digital media player I've ever tried. That being said, it's hindered by a lack of quality apps and games, and some frustrating search capabilities. However, all these problems are easily resolvable–and quickly. As the weeks go...
Excellent SIri integration. She never misunderstands what I say. The app-based approach to television is a winner, even if it's just a bit ahead of its time right now. A refreshing interface that is at once both new and familiar
App Store discoverability is a mess. Search in general across tvOS can use a lot of improvement. Lack of dictation support is frustrating. Launch week apps and games leave something to be desired. Very few outstanding apps and games available right now
The new Apple TV is the best digital media player I've ever tried. That being said, it's hindered by a lack of quality apps and games, and some frustrating search capabilities. However, all these problems are easily resolvable–and quickly. As the weeks go...
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Published: 2017-03-28, Author: James , review by: titaniumgeek.com
So that is pretty much Zwift on Apple TV. We've got a new input device, which the team are working to refine. There is a discussion about tweaks to the interface, which would be useful. In the current beta version, the remote is functional but isn't perfe...
Excellent SIri integration. She never misunderstands what I say. The app-based approach to television is a winner, even if it's just a bit ahead of its time right now. A refreshing interface that is at once both new and familiar
App Store discoverability is a mess. Search in general across tvOS can use a lot of improvement. Lack of dictation support is frustrating. Launch week apps and games leave something to be desired. Very few outstanding apps and games available right now
The new Apple TV is the best Apple TV Apple has ever made. It's also the best digital media player on the market. That being said, it's a brand new device that is negatively affected by some launch-day hiccups. The lack of Categories in the App Store make...
These two offerings seem to occupy different camps. If you want an all in one unit to watch TV and movies on, one that has a traditional interface and controller, then the Apple TV is a solid choice. But the lack of catch-up TV will be a drawback for some...
After the rather good but, AirPlay aside, quite inflexible previous-gen Apple TV, Apple has pulled out all of the stops for this model. Adding an App Store makes a huge difference and will ensure that the product can evolve quickly, with new services comi...
Excellent SIri integration. She never misunderstands what I say. The app-based approach to television is a winner, even if it's just a bit ahead of its time right now. A refreshing interface that is at once both new and familiar
App Store discoverability is a mess. Search in general across tvOS can use a lot of improvement. Lack of dictation support is frustrating. Launch week apps and games leave something to be desired. Very few outstanding apps and games available right now
The new Apple TV is the best Apple TV Apple has ever made. It's also the best digital media player on the market. That being said, it's a brand new device that is negatively affected by some launch-day hiccups. The lack of Categories in the App Store make...
