Apple TV 4k 3rd Generation Review (2022 Version)

VIDEO INDEX:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Price
01:31 - Processor
01:44 - Should You Upgrade?
02:57 - Interface
04:06 - Streaming Apps
04:26 - Remote Control & USB-C charging
05:21 - Touchpad
05:48 - Home Button
06:26 - Airpods and iPhone Integration
08:45 - Multiple Profiles
09:29 - Siri and Universal Search
10:31 - Up Next List
11:46 - Siri and Homekit integration
12:31 - Media Playback
13:17 - Settings
13:27 - Match Content Option
15:50 - Gaming
19:31 - Apple's Restrictions
19:56 - Conclusion

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[rcrang]

Just an FYI Lon, the Back button goes back to the Home Screen with a long press so you really can leave the TV button at its default.

[garytraylor]

I agree with most of your points Lon, but there are two compelling reasons to upgrade. These two reasons won't effect everyone, but #1 - Samsung is the best selling TV on the market so adding HDR10+ support is huge as I have a 82 inch QLED that doesn't do Dolby Vision (big deal for a lot of people). #2 - Plain and simple, it's just runs faster, so gaming is going to be a better experience for those who want that (not for me). I don't see a reason to upgrade unless those two things are really important to you!

[Kaiyening]

Lon makes some of the most useful and entertaining reviews out there IMO

[mizode]

This thing is blazing fast! Switching apps and vids with my ADHD brain was so quick. I made the switch to a ATV from a Roku for Twitch and the ecosystem. Great review!

[howardhurwitz]

Hi. I just received mine a few days ago. My favorite feature so far, if you hold down the Siri mic and say "what did they say" it will rewind 15 seconds and turn on subtitles. Great for us old folks.

[ceuser]

One of the most comprehensive review of this product 👏🏻

[gaurangmhatre]

Looking at the background it seems ur reviewing 2022 gadgets in early 90s...good background..those computers bring back old memories..😊

[gadgetshq]

The ring with the directional buttons on the remote can act as a jog dial in some apps if you leave the touch function enabled in settings. While a movie is on pause in Apple TV app, I can do a circular motion with my thumb on the outer ring to very quickly scroll the movie time line. Weirdly the settings menu on the Apple TV itself doesn't properly support this jog dial motion - it scroll back up when you're circling up from the 6 o'clock position back to the 12 o'clock position.

[JerryWinter]

I upgraded. Completely anecdotal, but I swear lots of latency when using YTTV and paired HomePod minis feels improved. Volume mute seems much snappier and barking out Siri commands (skip ahead, pause, etc) seems noticeably better.

[AaronJohnson-morf]

Nice review for the apple tv
there are a Lot of great things that this apple tv box can do
i especially like the universal search and up next features

[Fraden]

Great review as always Lon ! I have the Apple TV 4K released last year so don’t think it’s worth upgrading even tho the extra storage never hurts. Keep up the great work Love the ch.

[tasneem]

Very informative video unlike just another "spec review" video on YouTube. Well done.
Also, glad to see this device works well with your monitor because that's exactly how I plan to use this device too. Looking forward to another update video on this. Like a 3 or 6 months later video.

[matthewkottre]

I completely agree with you about the password manager part. It's probably my favorite part about the Apple TV.

[tcowgill]

Thanks for this video, Lon. For the most part, I use Rokus in my house. I like the Roku interface. It's simple and intuitive. Unfortunately, it has no bluetooth connectivity. I bought this Apple TV 4K unit and it connects seamlessly with my Airpods or a Bose bluetooth speaker I had lying around the house. That makes a world of difference. Plus, it is faster and more responsive than any of the Roku models I have, and therefore was worth the extra money. I hesitated to buy the Apple TV unit for that reason ($$$) but I'm glad I did.

[wearesherlocked]

I missed your Plex sections which you usually do on these streaming devices but great depth review as always Lon. 😊

[connerlavoie]

Just got the HD Apple TV I love it I might pick the new 4K one

[MyTechGuyTim]

Apple TV Remote may not show by default when you wipe down on iPhone (my dad called me a few days back and I walked him through getting it to show) Settings > Control Center then you can add the remote and other features as well (8:26)

[SpaceJazzK]

I’d love to see a Apple TV stick that has hdmi and usb c. This would also make a fantastic low cost A15 Mac computer if apple allowed it.

[vwestTube]

I bought this third generation Apple TV and have noticed that the HDHomeRun app runs snappier when pausing, playing and rewinding live TV, but I have this annoying glitch like someone is pressing “up button” every time beginning playing You Tube video or even scrolling through menu

[benbsb]

Definitely among the better and informative reviews out there. Most others i checked talked about stuff in the marketing material which was pointless. Thank you.