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
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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
Abstract: By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
Abstract: We spent plenty of time waiting for Cupertino to update its Apple TV, with the latest model finally landing earlier this year. It looks pretty much identical to the previous iteration, but there are plenty of changes under the skin. Has it been worth it t...
Really slick interface, Siri can be excellent, App Store is growing well…
…but some key apps are missing, Text entry is really bad, No 4K
The new Apple TV is a really great, smooth, easy media box – right up until it does something which leaves you scratching your head. The remote control is very slick, and Siri can be just brilliant on it, making it feel natural to move around. And...
Published: 2015-11-09, Author: Adam , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
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
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
If you buy a lot of stuff on iTunes, Apple TV is a great choice. But the real question is whether you should just buy the old and rather terrific Apple TV instead of shelling out extra for the new one. The remote alone doesn't justify the price difference...
Abstract: The problem lies in creating a one-stop portal to all the films, programmes and games you could possibly ever want: vast swathes of content which is easily-searchable, navigatable and crucially, on a platform which supports the majority of apps and servic...
Published: 2015-11-07, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
AirPlay with iOS devices, tvOS is a huge improvement, Allows third, party apps
Half, baked Siri, Not enough content yet, Remote needs work
Eventually the Apple TV might be the revolution the Cupertino company promised it would be. But for right now, it's a middling streaming video player that has a premium remote and a price tag to match...
Published: 2015-11-03, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Apps and games aplenty, Bluetooth game controller support, Siri universal search
No 4K support, no iPhone app, no Bluetooth keyboard support, app discovery could be better, Siri search doesn't work for music
As a day one device the new Apple TV feels a bit half-baked, especially in light of the strengthening competition. And as it's taken a couple of years for a refresh to appear, so we feel Apple should be a step ahead of the game. There's no accompan...
Published: 2015-10-29, Author: David , review by: digitalspy.com
The 2015 Apple TV is the epitome of what Apple does so well. It is a beautiful, refined combination of existing technologies and ideas. A box that might not be groundbreaking from a hardware side, but which offers an unparalleled, effortlessly sleek user...
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
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
The new Apple TV's awesome remote and voice control make it one of the best entertainment devices, especially for anyone who already owns plenty of Apple gadgets...
Abstract: It's been a long time since Apple updated the Apple TV, the last significant update was back in 2012 - although there was a minor update in 2013, if you are being pedantic - either way, the old Apple TV was based on at least three year old technology, and...
