{"id":1133,"date":"2017-05-15T21:09:48","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T21:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.appledomination.co.za\/?p=1133"},"modified":"2017-05-15T21:15:10","modified_gmt":"2017-05-15T21:15:10","slug":"appletv-for-your-streaming-pleasure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appledomination.co.za\/index.php\/2017\/05\/15\/appletv-for-your-streaming-pleasure\/","title":{"rendered":"\uf8ffTV for your streaming pleasure…"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is an \uf8ffTV another TV? I’ve already got a TV…<\/h2>\n

Thankfully, NO. The \uf8ffTV is not a TV with an Apple logo on it. It’s a small black box that connects to your TV, and unlocks some very nice features for you to incorporate into your daily life.
\nIf you have a TV<\/strong> that has an available HDMI<\/strong> port<\/strong>, then you already have everything you need to get started, except for, well, the \uf8ffTV.<\/p>\n

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So what exactly is the \uf8ffTV capable of?<\/h3>\n

There are some great features that Apple made available for us to consume on the \uf8ffTV. Granted, a lot of the features were built with only the first-worlds in mind, but there is still enough to get us excited.<\/p>\n

Some Apple-specific features you can look forward to after installing yours:<\/p>\n

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  1. A fully functional remote-app<\/strong> to control your \uf8ffTV from your iPhone.\u00a0https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/id1096834193&v0=www-us-tv-app-apple-tv-remote<\/li>\n
  2. Enjoy Apple and 3rd-party Accessories<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/tv\/tv-accessories<\/li>\n
  3. Enter the future and start talking to your TV! Siri<\/strong> is now installed and functional on the \uf8ffTV, and she’s rather helpful! Ask her things like “I want to watch the next episode of Homeland<\/em>” or even “I feel like watching an \u201980s movie<\/em>“, and my best “What did she say?<\/em>“<\/li>\n
  4. Apps Apps and more Apps! \uf8ffTV now not only supports the App Store<\/strong>that we all know and love, but it also features builtin Flash Storage (uber fast) in the sizes of 32GB and 64GB. From Games to Education, Lifestyle to Health & Fitness, the app store is growing every single day.<\/li>\n
  5. Hallelujah! Access your entire \uf8ffMusic<\/strong> account through the \uf8ffTV Interface. All of your (and Apple’s) Music is 100% accessible and playable (roughly 37 million tracks, give or take a few million).\u00a0Learn more about Apple Music<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Browse and show-off your over-sized Photo Library \u00a0straight from your TV with your \uf8ffTV Remote. iCloud Photo Library<\/strong> is completely built-in, and such a\u00a0breeze to use.<\/li>\n
  7. Air Play<\/strong> is still here! Playing a video on your phone, and projecting it to your TV is still a breeze with the new \uf8ffTV, and a real treat. Pictures, websites, videos and even games can be “Air-Played” to your TV thanks to that new title black box sitting next to it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Let’s get down to business, what can I watch on this \uf8ffTV?<\/h3>\n

    Great question…<\/p>\n

    Since the \uf8ffTV now supports the App Store, many premium digital broadcasting companies have allowed access to its database through a minimal monthly fee. Some of these channels do\u00a0require a little bit of extra dedication and know-how to make them work with international content, but Apple Domination Consulting has got you covered!
    \nHere’s a brief list of the most common apps that I install at my clients once their \uf8ffTV is up and running.<\/p>\n

    Youtube<\/strong>
    \nFree
    \nwww.youtube.com<\/p>\n

    Hulu Plus<\/strong>
    \n$8\/month (With an optional $4 extra for NO COMMERCIALS!)
    \nTrial is 7 Days long
    \nwww.hulu.com<\/p>\n

    Netflix<\/strong>
    \n$10\/month
    \nTrial is 30 Days long
    \nwww.netflix.com<\/p>\n

    HBO<\/strong>
    \n$15\/month (No commercials)
    \nTrial is 30 Days long
    \nwww.hbonow.com<\/p>\n

    Showtime<\/strong>
    \n$9\/month (No Commercials)
    \nTrial is 30 Days long<\/p>\n

    Showmax<\/strong>
    \nR99\/month
    \nTrial is 30 Days long
    \nRequires a South African Apple ID.
    \nwww.showmax.com<\/p>\n

    These are the most common, and to be honest, best options, if you want to stream ALL of your daily movies, series, documentaries, and enough kids shows to keep everyone busy.
    \nThere are quite a few other channels that work in our country with a little convincing, like WWE, RedBull, CBS News, Sky news, History Channel (limited) and National Geographic (limited).<\/p>\n

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    What if my family hears about this, and we all want to watch our own shows at the same time?<\/h3>\n

    Well, it’s 2017 and this has been accommodated for.<\/p>\n

    If you want to watch 2 different Streams (essentially channels) at the same time, on 2 different physical TVs, well, you can simply add another Apple TV to your home. Each physical TV that requires Access to the \uf8ffTV content, will require their own \uf8ffTV. There is no “extending” or “extra-view” options for \uf8ffTV.<\/p>\n

    The great news though, is that you if you are just here for the “Streaming Content”, then you won’t even need an extra \uf8ffTV. All the major channels (like Hulu, Netflix, Youtube, HBO etc) have already made their apps compatible with iOS (the operating system for your iPhone and iPad).<\/p>\n

    So this means one person could watch on the Apple TV, and the other members of the family could watch on their respective devices, like iPads, iPhones and iPods. Each channel has their own streaming limitations. For instance, HBO can only stream 1 stream at a time, while Netflix can do up to 4 (4 different shows can be played from one netflix account simultaneously)\u00a0So each channel would need to be tested for your individual needs.<\/p>\n

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    Okay Okay, what’s all of this going to cost me? 💰<\/h3>\n

    Let’s not sugar-coat it, here’s what you can expect costing-wise to bring your home\u00a0into the 21st century with all your viewing pleasure;<\/p>\n

    \uf8ffTV\u00a0Latest (4th Generation)<\/strong><\/p>\n