What can Apple TV do? All information
The Apple TV is a set-top box from Apple. In this practical tip you can read what the television extension can do, along with the most important functions of the set-top box.
What can Apple TV do? The features at a glance
You can connect the Apple TV to any TV and expand its functions.
- With Apple TV you have access to iTunes on the TV and can rent and buy movies, series and music.
- All purchased items end up in your library and can easily be played on demand.
- For example, you can also access content from Netflix, YouTube and Watchever.
- With Airplay, you can mirror the screen of your iOS device or Mac on the TV.
- With Airplay, you can, for example, view photos on the television, make phone calls via video or display any other content in large format.
- AirPlay can also be used to play on the TV. For example, in "Real Racing 3" you can drive on the television while the mini map and other information are displayed on the iPhone or iPad.
Apple TV: General information and price
The Apple TV first appeared in 2007 and is now available in the third version. This was introduced in March 2012 and supports Full HD resolutions for the first time.
- The Apple TV is about 10 centimeters wide and deep and just 2 centimeters high. In addition to the box, the scope of delivery also includes a remote control. You have to buy an HDMI cable for the connection to the TV separately.
- In order to use Apple TV on your television, the television must have a resolution of at least 720p.
- As long as the television supports the resolution, films can be played in Full HD 1080p.
- Instead of the remote control, you can also use the "Remote" app on the iPhone or iPad.
- In the online trade you get the current Apple TV from around 68 euros.
Apple TV: New features with tvOS 9.2
tvOS 9.2 is available now. If you have activated the automatic update, the new version will be installed. You can find the update manually under "System" and "Software updates".
- As known from the iPhone and iPad, you can sort apps into folders with the new tvOS version.
- You can now use conventional Bluetooth keyboards as a Siri remote alternative for text input.
- Instead of a Bluetooth keyboard, you can now also use the dictation function for text and password input.
- The iCloud photo library is now fully supported. So far it was only possible to view the personal photo stream or shared albums. Live photos taken with the iPhone 6s are now also supported.
- The multitasking display that appears when the home button is pressed twice has been redesigned and is now similar to that under iOS 9.
