An advanced development from Apple called Apple TV is suitable not only for watching movies, shows, videos in FullHD format, but also perfectly copes with games, pulling them out at more than playable 60 frames per second.
Also on this device there is a full-fledged application store from Apple, most of them are adjusted for visual effects, but there are also many interesting and unique applications, we will talk about some of them in this article.
The device is not equipped with a full-fledged web browser, so it is best to search for an application by their name in the official store App Store.
View-only was added to the first-generation Apple TV various videos, as well as movies, but already on Apple TV 3 or more advanced fourth-generation devices, there were already full-fledged games, as well as programs for working with visual effects.
There are also unofficial apps for Apple TV 4 , which are not included in the list of applications from Apple.
Comparison of third and fourth generation Apple TV boxes
The third generation of these consoles was released back in 2012. Having many interesting extensions along with the second generation, this device did not gain much popularity.
Basic Apple problem TV 3 was that it was installed on it very similar to iOS operating a system that could show TV channels, but had the inability to install applications from the official AppStore.
In Apple TV 4, the developers corrected this flaw, after which it still became possible installation programs, as well as improved some other functions.
Home Sharing for Apple Devices
Home Sharing adds the ability to synchronize some files between devices, after which they will be available on all devices connected to this collection.
How to set up Home Sharing?
Launch iTunes and update the operating system on all connected devices. Then go to your iTunes ID, go to your account settings, then drag the slider and turn on the home sharing.
Now you can create your media library and add files for general use. Before selling the device to prohibit access to shared files, you can get by with unbinding the device from Apple iD, after which it is recommended to reset the settings to factory settings.
Best Apps for Apple TV in 2016 - 2017
This top can be proud of presenting only the best of the best. software systems for the attachment. The collected applications are very different in their subject matter: from viewers Russian channels, to programs to keep fit.
Zova - personal fitness trainer
A version of this program for Apple TV has recently been released, the difference from the iPhone or iPad is that it will be much easier to view the coaching video course on the TV.
The program is aimed at maintaining a healthy lifestyle of a person, there are many activities that are suitable for both beginners and professionals to keep their bodies in good shape. Trainers are predominantly women, but this should not be an obstacle to the use of this product.
The program integrates perfectly with devices such as Apple Watch, Siri Remote, and when using these devices, the app acquires additional functionality, like when using smart watch- Your heart rate will be displayed on the TV screen and you will be able to monitor it in real time. The program has paid additional content, and you can download it from the AppStore
Plex
Is one of best media players to watch online broadcasts in real time. The developers managed to combine nice design and excellent logic in the application.
Plex is great for watching various videos from the Internet, as well as for watching TV. In Russia, the program may not work correctly for some channels.
breakfinity
This game inherits a huge number of games of this genre and gameplay, if you prefer to pass the time with a ball knocking blocks, passing levels and earning points, then this game is perfect for you.
The graphics here are not advanced, but enough for a good pastime. You can play with remote or Mfu controller.
Kitchen Stories
The program has huge amount interesting recipes from gourmet dishes to simple and delicious recipes on every day. For housewives, this application will give a bunch of unforgettable emotions, recipes are presented through a video with step by step instructions.
Much more effective if your TV is in the kitchen. The developers have tried hard to combine a pleasant and intuitive interface. Kitchen Stories will give you an irreplaceable cooking experience, as well as teach you some professional skills that will come in handy many times in your life. Everyday life. It can also be downloaded via official store App Store.
mixcloud
Is an unofficial application to listen to audio files from famous DJs and radio stations. Also, the product has the ability to play radio stations, the interface is clear and convenient. This product aims to diversify your home with explosive rhythms and interesting music.
Every iPhone owner surely at least once thought about watching movies or TV on your smartphone. But downloading to the device is too long, it is inconvenient to watch through the browser, and applications in the App Store with an adequate list TV channels very little. IPTV comes to the rescue and special application TVeasy +, which allows you to watch your favorite content in one click.
Everything works very simply: find a link to IPTV playlist, paste it into the application window, give it a title, and that's it! In just a couple of seconds, the playlist can already be opened and its contents can be viewed: for example, a list of more than 400 television channels. And so that you don’t have to open the channel every time (to see if it’s worth going there at all), the application automatically loads the current TV program.
After adding, all playlists are aggregated on the main screen of the application. These can be both IPTV playlists and Web services like Kinopab, which turns the program into a full-fledged media combine. TVeasy+ is compatible with M3U, M3U_plus and Xtream codes. Accordingly, to open a playlist, you just need to click on its icon.
Downloaded movies and channels are broadcast in good quality, you can even watch cellular network. The connection is stable and playback is not interrupted. The built-in player is multifunctional, it helps to conveniently control playback. Well, the “icing on the cake” is AirPlay support, you can easily bring a movie to your TV in a couple of clicks.
The application supports IPTV / OTT services, you can watch movies from your favorite online sites without a third-party software. And there are a lot of playlists themselves - television, thousands of films and series, cartoons and much more.
Conveniently, TVeasy + works not only on iPhone, but also on iPhone, which makes this application an indispensable companion for watching your favorite movie or series. The program is paid, but it has no ads and in-app purchases: you pay once and you use all the media content available on the Internet.
Our editors were very pleased with this a simple tool for viewing IPTV. We contacted the app developer and he kindly provided some promo codes for the iPhone and Apple TV version. There are two letters missing in the codes, go for it!
If you are happy owners of Apple TV, then in just 2-3 minutes you will get access to hundreds of satellite channels on any subject.
All this is free, no need to install any programs, no need to Jailbreak, and no need to go to any sites, buy keys.
Who does not know about ... this miniature prefix connects to a TV and allows you to output video and music to it from a computer, smartphone, tablet or from the Internet.
The set-top box has an HDMI connector for connecting to a TV, a digital optical audio output, an Ethernet connector for wired connection to local network and built-in Wi-Fi.
The device displays a picture on the TV screen in resolution up to Full HD 1080p.
The thing is unthinkable without the Internet ... the device does not have surround disk drive, so all data is played directly from the web in streaming format.
And so, as there with satellite channels.
This hack uses the method of replacing the DNS server that your Apple TV communicates with. So, in order for TV channels to appear on your Apple TV, you need to do the following.
Go to Apple settings TV:
We go to the network settings:
Select the current connection network:
Install manually DNS address. Enter this address 62.75.229.47.
Back to the main screen...
Now you need to go to the Trailers section and here you will see a completely new television interface.
Everything is very fast, high quality and pleasant. It seems that with such a cost and new features, the product becomes almost the best product Apple lines.
Do we need it?
Well, how to look and from what position ... if good speed Internet is possible, but on the other hand, you need to think about whether to buy this gadget.
And so, let's sum up the grandmas (we count the amount per ball and, for example, "Dreambox" or a similar device) and do the calculation. So far, the bitten apple wins, but this is in the future and in terms of money.
Quality?
I can’t give a serious assessment yet ... maybe someone uses this device every day and is aware of it?
Share your impressions!
However, something does not stand still and Apple has made it available to users of the tele Apple set-top boxes TV platform update tvOS 9.1.
This is the first major update tvOS on Apple fourth generation. It began testing on November 3, 2015, days after the release of the final tvOS along with the release of the new Apple TV.
tvOS 9.1 update brings new voice capabilities Siri Assistant, including allows you to search by service Apple Music using voice commands.
In addition, a number of bugs have been fixed, stability has been improved network connection and improved security. tvOS 9.1 can be downloaded over the air via the Settings app on fourth-generation Apple TVs.
Recall that new Apple generation TV has support voice assistant Siri and store Apps Store with the ability to install software third party developers including games. For fresh Apple TV created the operating system tvOS. The hardware basis was the A8 processor with 64-bit architecture.
Here you go, the ivi.ru online cinema has been released on Apple TV, pleases.
The ivi.ru team offers a catalog for viewing on a set-top box free movies, which has more than 30 thousand pieces of content. (http://www.ivi.ru/)
However, Paid content from the ivi.ru library is only planned to be added to the application for Apple TV.
Let me remind you that the fourth generation of Apple is based on the tvOS platform, has support for the Siri voice assistant and the App Store.
However, the news ... Before the upcoming 2016. year, it became possible to watch videos with a 360 ° view on Apple TV.
This feature is available both online and through mobile applications.
It became a reality after networks such as Facebook and YouTube launched support for a new type of video.
Littlstar's Apple TV app is officially released, making it the first possible broadcast and watching 360° videos on this platform.
The arrival of the Littlstar app for Apple TV is a very timely move, given that given function is already available for other platforms such as Gear VR, as well as Android and iOS.
Currently, a number of videos are available to users of the application, which means that Apple users TV will be able to watch 360° video after receiving the application.
The app gives you access to 360° video produced by a variety of partner companies, including the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic and Mountain Dew.
So you can watch everything from car racing to football on Apple TV. The app also allows users to upload their own 360° videos.
Let me remind you that an application for mobile devices based on operating system Android, which allows subscribers of the video service to watch content in virtual reality.
However, the news... Apple released an update for the fourth-generation Apple TV set-top box software platform tvOS.
The tvOS 9.1.1 update is the third tvOS update since its release in October 2015 alongside the new Apple TV.
tvOS 9.1.1 came out more than a month after the December release of tvOS 9.1. In addition to bug fixes and performance improvements, the update brings Apple's Podcasts app to the set-top box. new version firmware can be downloaded "over the air" through the settings app on the fourth-generation AppleTV.
However, the news ... Operator VimpelCom (Beeline brand) has released a special Beeline TV application for the fourth-generation Apple TV set-top box. According to VimpelCom, he was the first Russian operator to do this.
Through the application, you can watch channels, use the TV guide program and subscribe, while you can use the services of any provider home internet. A total of 44 TV channels are provided, of which 12 channels are in HD quality.
The first 7 days the service is free. Then the subscription price will be 379 rubles per month. App available for free download in the App Store on Apple TV in 2015.
However, the news...
Apple has prepared a new update for tvOS. Version 9.2, which is currently in beta testing, will add several features to the service.
So, voice control will appear - despite Siri support, Apple TV did not previously have this feature. In addition, support for Bluetooth keyboards, iCloud photo libraries and the ability to group applications into folders similar to iOS, which users have repeatedly requested, will be added.
The official release of the update is scheduled for spring. Exact date will be announced on spring presentation new Apple products. This event will take place on March 15th.
The tvOS operating system enables a new interaction with the TV: it, like the iPhone or iPad, becomes a personal device.
However, the news...
Adobe Lightroom is available on Apple TV
Adobe has released a version of the Lightroom app for the fourth-generation Apple TV set-top box. Now users will be able to showcase their favorite photos from the cloud Creative Cloud on the big screen TV.
Lightroom for Apple TV allows you to display photos one after another in a slideshow with the ability to stop and zoom in on your favorite.
It also provides quick navigation through the photos. The application has access to all synchronized with the cloud Lightroom photos with the latest edits, including those added via desktop Lightroom CC, Lightroom on mobile, or Lightroom on the web.
Lightroom for Apple TV requires a 4th generation set-top box and a Creative Cloud subscription to sign in. The application is available for free download from the App Store from the set-top box
However, the news...
Apple will launch an improved video app for Apple TV, iPhone and iPad. It provides a unified way to access TV shows and movies from multiple applications, providing a single place to access and search for content.
Apple also introduced new feature recognition Siri voices for Apple TV, which will allow users to switch directly to news or sports broadcasts.
The app is constantly in sync mode. If a user started watching content on one device, they can easily continue browsing on another Apple gadget.
Key features include Watch Now, where you can watch a collection of available shows and movies from iTunes and apps, as well as Up Next and Recommended.
Up Next allows you to structure content that has already been viewed, including recent iTunes purchases. For example, if one episode was watched, new episodes will appear in the section when they are available.
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FROM Apple release TV 4 generation and the release of the tvOS operating system, the multimedia player received a number of features that were not available in previous models. With it, you can use various useful applications(for example, weather and news services) and so on.
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Apple TV is very easy to use, but for those who have just purchased the device and have not yet had time to explore it inside and out, some features may not immediately catch the eye. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your Apple TV.
How to change the name of Apple TV
If you use multiple Apple TVs, you can give each one a different name for convenience. For this you need to go to Settings -> Main ->About device -> Name and choose one of the proposed options (Living room, Bedroom, Study, etc.).
If none of them suits you, you can choose the option " Given name» and set the name to your taste. By using an Apple TV with different names, you will always know from which device the content is being streamed.
How to reset Apple TV with the remote control
If the set-top box suddenly starts to freeze or the application does not work correctly, you can restart the device from the settings menu.
You can also restart your Apple TV by simultaneously pressing and holding the buttons Home And Menu on the remote control until the indicator on the front panel starts flashing. When you release the buttons, the reboot process will begin.
The included remote isn't the only remote that works with Apple TV. You can add generic infrared remote control remote control, for example, the one that controls your TV. This setting will work even after installation Apple updates TV.
To do this, open Settings» -> « Main» -> « Remotes and devices". Select " Learn remotely". Follow the on-screen instructions to assign the buttons on your old remote to Apple controls TV. 
How to put your Apple TV to sleep
Apple TV automatically goes to sleep after set by the user period of time. In order to set the timer, you need to go to Settings -> Main -> Going to sleep after.
If you want to manually put the device to sleep, press and hold the button Home, and then select " Sleeping mode". Pressing any button on the remote control will wake your Apple TV from sleep mode.
How to quickly move apps to folders
In order to easily find desired applications, they should be divided into folders. As in iOS, this can be done by clicking and dragging the icon. In order to create a folder, you need to move the icon of one program over the icon of another. If you want to move the application to an already existing folder, just drag it.
You can also move a program to a folder using the remote control. To do this, press and hold the icon, and then press the button Play/Pause and select " Move to [folder name]».
How to install and enable a screensaver (screensaver) on Apple TV
The next-generation Apple TV boasts stunning high-quality video screensavers that depict cityscapes and other beauties. However, users have the opportunity to customize the screensaver to their taste (choose a screensaver and set the frequency of its change). For this you need to go to Settings -> Main -> Screensaver and select " Apple Photos », « My photos», « home collection" or " My music».
In each section, you can choose the animation of the splash screen change and the frequency of updates.
To turn on the screensaver at any time, double-click the button Menu.
How to use multitasking mode
Like iOS, Apple TV has a multitasking feature. You can enable it with double tap on the button Home. Left and right swipe to chronologically scroll through recently open applications. In order to close the program, you need to swipe up on the open preview.
How to capitalize a letter when entering text using the Play/Pause button
The keyboard displayed on the screen is hardly ideal, however, if you do decide to use it, it will be useful for you to know that the button Play/Pause can be used as Shift And cap lock.
Hidden rewind features on the Siri Remote
Want to rewind or fast-forward a YouTube video (or any other). The easiest way to do this is to click on the corners touch surface remote control.
How to connect a physical keyboard or gamepad
Using a Bluetooth keyboard makes it much easier to work with the set-top box. Activate on the Bluetooth keyboard, go to Settings ->Remote controls and devices -> Bluetooth and in the section Other devices» select a keyboard.
If you are using Apple TV as game console, in the same way you can (it must support Bluetooth and be an MFi certified product) and Bluetooth headphones.
How to use iPhone as a remote control
Cupertino updated the application for the iPhone. Just install the program, connect mobile device to the same network as your TV, add any existing Apple TV set-top boxes and control them from iPhone or iPad. The app also allows you to use two smartphones as gamepads.
Also using this application You can use your Apple Watch as a remote control. You can open the app on your watch, add an Apple TV, and control the set-top box directly from your wrist. The display of the gadget in this case will perform the same functions as the touchpad on the remote control. There are buttons here Menu And Play/Pause but no button Home.
Perfect for watching movies, TV shows and viral videos, as well as playing video games in 1080p quality and 60fps, this device also has a full-fledged application market, which is becoming more and more. Due to the specifics of the device, all of them are somehow related to video and visual effects, but many of these programs are very original and non-standard.
We invite you to take a look at some very interesting, in our opinion, applications for the new set-top box from Apple. Since the device does not have a browser, we cannot link to them in , but you can always find them by name.
1. Zova
Zova states that the purpose of the app is to “guide and help people consistently be active and healthy lifestyle life." The Apple TV version of their fitness app was recently launched. If in applications for the iPhone and iPad it was still necessary to manage to arrange the screen so that you could see something on it during a workout, then big screen TV will clearly benefit the popularity of the program. All instructors are women, although the training programs are quite varied.
In addition to Siri Remote, the app works with an optional MFi game controller, and if you're wearing an Apple Watch on your wrist, your heart rate will be displayed on the TV screen. The solution is excellent, we hope to see this kind of integration in the future more applications.
Zova can be downloaded from the App Store, additional content purchased within the app.
2 Madefire
Madefire's goal is to "revolutionize the reading and distribution of comics." This application transforms plain text with pictures into something dynamic, interactive and just right for the TV screen.
We have already seen different kind motion comics and books many times, but Madefire accomplishes its task simply on the highest level. The application has comics from the DC universe (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman), as well as from a bunch of other producers: DW, Dark Horse, Valiant, Titan, Boom, Oni Press, Top Cow, the list goes on and on. There are Transformers and even My little pony. And more original titles.
Madefire is free, as is some of the content. The rest of the content can be bought in the application and you can easily read comics on your TV with a full panorama, music, sound effects and all sorts of other things.
3. Artsy Shows
Previously, to see the world, you had to get on a steamboat or plane and go somewhere. Now is the 21st century, and we can finally see the world of nature and man in all its diversity on the wall of our living room or on the phone screen. Almost everything. The impressions of walking through a museum or gallery are still quite difficult to convey qualitatively.
With Artsy Shows you can capture that feeling of moving through space, time, culture and art from the comfort of your living room. More than 1000 exhibits are available in the application, the list is updated every day. And no boats.
4. Kitchen Stories
The Kitchen Stories app has been designed to give you a “unique cooking experience in your home kitchen”. These impressions are created through colorful video recipes with step-by-step instructions. Anyone who thinks this cookbook format is perfect for Apple TV is absolutely right, which is why Kitchen Stores is finally coming to the big screen. The benefits of the app are doubled if you can watch TV from the kitchen.
The application publishes special chips to improve cooking skills and, of course, recipes: from classic to author's, vegetarian and fast-cooking. And finally, the application is completely free.
5. Mixcloud
Mixcloud intends to conquer its listener with mixes from the hottest DJs and collaborations with cool radio hosts. But why do developers think that you will like their product? Perhaps it's aimed at those who don't like Apple Music, or those who want something fresh, not permanent mixes or radio programs, but somewhere in between. Or maybe for those who just need good radio on Apple TV (and this niche is now almost completely occupied).
The obvious plus of Apple TV is that it connects to the TV's audio system and due to this it can create the perfect background sound for an evening with friends, or cooking, or work, when the music does not sound from somewhere, but is everywhere.
6. Star Walk Kids
The award-winning iOS and iPad app comes to Apple TV. Here, however, you cannot raise the device to the sky and get all the information about the stars you are looking at in the manner of augmented reality.
The app knows and can tell you about the moon and planets solar system(Pluto counts, of course), constellations, 700 the brightest stars, the International Space Station and the Hubble telescope. In a very bright and accessible form for children of all ages.
7. Touchpress
Touchpress offers “ unusual way listen classical music at home” using music visualization technologies such as BeatMap and NoteFall.
Stylistically, the application resembles indie games in which you need to rhythmically press the keys when notes appear, but in essence it is more of an educational application in game form, quite original and smart. The video above shows the app in all its glory.
8. Sing!
Smule has been “connecting the world through music” since the launch of the iPhone App Store back in 2008. Ever since Apple has been expanding the range of devices and platforms that have this store, Smule has been going there right away. Now, with the launch of Apple TV, Smule is releasing a version of its Sing karaoke apps for a new set-top box. Oh yes, HDTV-karaoke is either very cool or extremely disgusting, for some reason there is no third!
With Sing! you do not just sing along to the lines on the screen, you perform, the developer claims. You can record yourself on camera and apply effects, sing along with popular artists, find and follow friends, and even become real star thanks to the ability to “be discovered”. There are already more than 100 thousand tracks, and there will be even more.
9 Carrot Weather
Carrot is rough. Brian Muller, the creator of the app, is probably a rather caustic person himself, but his creation is much worse.
Carrot for Apple TV gives you Dark Sky-based weather forecasts just like the iOS, watchOS, and Mac apps, and with the same funny, cynical commentary. And just like other applications for other platforms, Carrot catches the eye with its design, turning the banal and boring things into unusual and exciting.
Applications for new platform appear very quickly, and we will try to keep you up to date. Feel free to share your findings in the comments!
