The Apple TV 3 - in 2021

The Apple TV 3 is now roughly nine years old. You can still pick one up on eBay for about $30-50 dollars. So, should you buy an Apple TV 3 in 2021? In this video, we'll be taking a look at the TV 3 from almost every angle imaginable, and deciding if you should buy one.

[angrykermit]

I'm annoyed that Apple TV 3 stopped supporting YouTube. My 3rd generation Apple TV runs just fine and I have no plans to buy a new model but the YouTube app no longer works. I'm so sick of perfectly good technology being made obsolete just so companies can sell me new stuff and make more money.

[dirtey]

Straight forward and engaging, great job. I have an Apple TV 3 myself and it's still running at its best after 8 years or so.

[elwiken]

I recently picked one up in person for $10!! Not even scratched. Definitely a hella good deal

[reececup_]

Just purchased mine, as a light TV user (and a non-4K tv user) this is just what I needed!

[colinellis]

You a video to jailbreak this apple tv3

[jremidi]

Just found one in the goodwill bins, bought it for $0.34!

Sucks that it’s pretty irrelevant but I’ll definitely be using it for airplay.

[nanatilly]

I have one of these and would love to see your video showing how to install youtube using your work-around. Thanks!

[jakederouin]

Lol ready for this. The 3rd Gen Apple TV actually has the A5 Chip from the iPhone 4S

[prettyboygael]

Just thrifted my Apple TV for 6 bucks and Im satisfied Apple Music, Netflix, and air play Im happy

[Big_Frizz]

My dad got the gen 3 when it came out and he just gave me a tv and his old Apple TV 3 and they both still work fine today but I have to AirPlay Disney plus

[Garconbleu]

As a person with a bedroom viewsonic M2e mini projector with a 3rd Gen Apple tv laying around, it was nice to see what functionality if any I could get out of it and airplay from my MacBook pro is perfectly what I was hoping for. Sadly no bluetooth means no home kit functionality. The native Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+ apps are the ones I use most. No new Apps means sadly no Disney PLUS... but for that I watch Apple4k w/4K tv & sound bar. One other feature that is great with the apple tv is that it does use the OG HomePod to fantastic effect for a solid sound bar type feel. Thanks again for the info.

[OUBELLA_vg]

my Appel tv I don't have YouTube, how do I download it?

[sharonwelling]

Got my gen 3 when it first came out and it still runs perfect! I still use the preinstalled Netflix app without any problems. For sure a good purchase at the time.

[epweb]

Apple tv3; 2012 device has apple a5 processor and 512ram. But it still works very well 😇👍

[NhojisJohn]

i don’t have a smart tv but i do have an iphone. so i feel like this would be perfect for the time being. great review!

[trannel]

Good work putting this old beauty into a good review.

However I will retire this great device and purchased the new Gen 6. So excited how fast this beast will be 😅

[crazedx]

Just found one of these at the thrift store for 12 bucks. Thought it would be a score, but it’s kinda useless without the ability to load more apps

[nuttawatkittisakulnam]

I just got the Apple TV 3 and have problem Airplay some app to the Apple TV. Youtube working ok but Disney+ and Netflix show an error when Airplay. Anyone know the reason?

[fahdben]

All my apps on apple tv had gone just have music pc and setting

[aellipsis]

Use a nickel instead of a slotted screwdriver on the remote if you don’t want to scuff it.