Apple TV 4K Review - It Changed My Life!

Apple TV 4K (2022) Review - It Changed My Life! | Apple TV Review (3rd Gen) - 5 Months Later

As someone who has always been against owning an Apple TV if you already have a Smart TV, I decided to give the 2022 Apple TV 4K (3rd Generation) a try. And to be honest, it has completely blown me away over the past 165 days!

In this review, we discuss how the Apple TV 4K from 2022 has quite literally changed my life in the living room, why I feel like it's the best ROI Apple product out there, why I'm using a pair of HomePods (stereo paired) as my audio source, and lastly, if you should buy a 3rd Generation Apple TV or not. Enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Why I've always been against buying an Apple TV
0:42 I was sold from the start..
1:20 Finally, no lag & real multitasking! (and a $20 tip)
2:25 HomeKit Integration (Home Hub)
2:48 Why the UI is my favorite (and a quick tip)
3:17 Calibrating Colors & Dynamic Frame Rate
3:52 Why the NEW Siri Remote is *chefs kiss* (use these commands)
5:25 Why I use stereo-paired HomePods (and AirPods) for audio
7:05 No malware over here
7:41 Apple Arcade is WAY more fun than I expected (Fitness+ is cool, too)
8:21 Why Apple TV is the BEST ROI of any Apple product (for me)
9:26 I'm not going back to 1999 anymore 🤣
9:55 Should you buy an Apple TV 4K?
10:16 What if you have an ATV already?
11:11 Closing Thoughts

What do you think of the 2022 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)? Do you have one, or will you be picking one up?

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[BrandonButch]

Yes I know, those HomePod cords are hideous 😅 they'll be hidden soon.

[AdiascarCisneros]

You missed the coolest Siri feature: While watching video, press the button and ask “What did they say?”. It rewinds the video 15 seconds, and turns captions on. When the clip is finished, it turns captions back off.

[halsims]

One of the best features of AppleTV is that when traveling, you can carry it and plug it into your hotel television, and feel right at home without having to watch endless commercials and programs that are not videotaped.

[nickackermanchannel]

Have used them for several years, way faster and polished than most smart TVs and works like butter with the Apple ecosystem! Nice video Brandon! Watching this review on the same model 😃👍

[kotorevan]

I bought the Apple TV 4K (64GB model) a couple months ago, and I'm loving it. I've used Roku and Chromecast before, but the Apple TV just runs a lot smoother. I think it's definitely worth the extra money over the cheaper streaming box options because you really do get the most value from what Apple offers. I also like the added security of Apple's software over some of the competition. My favorite feature has to be the seamless connection of my Airpods Pro when I want to watch something in my apartment without disturbing the neighbors. Thanks for the review Brandon! Glad you seem to be loving it too.

[zr]

We replaced a Roku Ultra with the ATV 4K about 5 months ago and the whole family prefers it. It switches between apps without having to reload the app and it loads channels on YoutubeTV much faster when you change.

[victorvannatter]

The way AirPods seamlessly connect is a main feature for me. Apple Arcade is awesome too.
And if you were looking for a great controller, call mom it’s the 8bitdo pro. There is a switch on the back for different systems. So I use the same controller for my Apple TV, nintendo switch, and an android paste, handheld gaming device. And I never have to re-pair it.

[Thomux]

Bro just bought my apple tv 4k 3rd gen. LIFE CHANGING. Nothing beats a apple evo system. Tracks remote, plays movies better, phone as remote. You dont know until you have one. Bluetooth is seemless. Everything is godly. AND my TV supports max settings. Best purchase ever

[bloodhoney]

Ever since I first got apple TV back in 2018, I've never looked back. I cut my cable and all I do is pay for 4/5 streaming service apps and that combined is $120 less than my cable bill was. Definitely worth it and I agree, I love how smooth it is navigating it without any lag.

[craig]

Great review Brandon! I like that the iPhone can be used as remote keyboard to enter text. It’s brilliant for copy/pasting passwords rather than the tedious on-screen keyboard!

[rainmarie]

Yep I have 4 of them. Changed my life too especially since I love podcasts and Apple TV +

[vtownsend]

I recently got the latest two generation versions of the Apple TV 4K. To be honest, besides the physical features, there aren’t too many differences on the software front. There is one huge difference that I like though with the latest Apple TV. The fact that the screen doesn’t go black so the refresh rate actually works. The picture is so rich and with the latest tvOS software, the Apple TV works so well with HomePods and HomePod Minis. I have HomePod Minis and I live in an apart so I am satisfied with the sound and functionality of them along side the HomePods.

[ncqhvjj]

Would you still need your main TV remote to switch inputs (such as if you play game consoles), and to adjust settings (such as picture/audio)?

[gonlyhlpz]

I have watched the full video and i am still waiting for the part it changed his life

[kkarlsen_]

Bro you forgot to mention how seamless airplay and apple music integration between the apple tv and the iPhone is. It is what made me buy it, it is amazing. And being able to connect the airpods natively is such an awesome feature to me. I have the 2nd Gen. In the 3rd Gen I think you can turn down vocals in apple music as you can on your iPhone

[MABACTS]

Agreed! It's been my preferred streaming option since 2018. I love it, and use the original HomePod with it, too. Thinking about upgrading models on all of them soon just for a refresh.

[jonorisin]

One question (which I can't seem to find an answer for):
Does the Apple TV 4K override any important *native* features of a smart tv? I have an Samsung QN90A QLED which boasts an "Intelligent Mode" which supposedly upscales non 4k content with impressive results...I want to use Apple TV 4K but don't want to lose out on this native feature....

[aaronyoung]

Does the box need line of sight for remote use? Or, does it work fine hidden away? Excellent review!

[mrg]

Sometimes I sit in front of my (OLED) TV and just watch the screen saver (especially the underwater scenes)... So beautiful.

I thought a smart TV would be all I needed but I always had issues with an app or something else and once I tried an Apple TV I knew I'd never go back.

[jonas]

I could follow all your points until you said it might be worth the upgrade from the 2021 version.
No one's gonna lift their Apple TV on a daily basis and notice the weight difference...