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Should I keep my Apple TV 4k device if my Samsung TV already supports the Apple TV app? (alien.top)
submitted 9 months ago by nonduality2@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch
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I'm not sure why I bought an Apple TV 4k device when my Samsung TV already has the app. What's the value of have a separate device for Apple TV?

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[–] Upstairs-Toe2873@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Apple TV box has the best streaming quality over everything. I would keep using the dedicated box.

[–] Sportiness6@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Yes you should

[–] rrainwater@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The Apple TV app and the Apple TV device are two totally different things. Unless you have a high-end Samsung, it is hard to imagine it will have performance even close to the Apple TV 4K.

[–] S2S2S2-@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

The apple TV will still be the better choice compared to any Samsung tvs interface. Even on higher end Samsung tvs. I had the Samsung s95b and it's interface was pretty bad.

[–] garylapointe@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The Apple TV box supports thousands of apps, including the TV app (which is the single app that you're asking about).

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Keep the box.

[–] VermontArmyBrat@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

And doesn’t track you like Samsung does

[–] garylapointe@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I’m not really concerned about that.

[–] lozcozard@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I never use the SmartTV software and apps. I always find them rubbish. Possibly android based? Always buy an AppleTV box to go with tv I find it much better.

It's like asking if someone should buy a speaker system or soundbar to go with the tv when the tv already has speakers.

[–] RedWizard78@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

TV apps (built-in ones) are shit. TVs are display units: everything else they can do is crappy

[–] CreeperThePro@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

They are totally different systems. Apple TV app is only one element of the Apple TV, which is far superior to the Samsung crap OS (and hardware)

[–] Luci_Noir@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Why are you asking social media on how you should use your tv?

[–] garylapointe@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

For quality answers like this?

[–] Orlimar1@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Have you actually used the Apple TV? It's not just for the Apple TV app. It's for ALL of your streaming apps.

[–] OldVenomSnake@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Apple TV (the hardware box) can install apps for streaming services, including Apple TV+ (the service), Amazon video, Netflix... etc and games.

The Apple TV app in your samsung tv will only allow you to watch Apple TV+ content.

I haven't used the more recent Samsung TV interfaces, but so far I prefer Apple TV's interface comparing to all "smart TVs" I've used.

[–] fuck-fascism@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Yes

[–] TheRatPatrol1@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Yes keep it!

[–] Zoland2020EX@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Yes. The UI alone is way better than Tizen's UI!

[–] UncleSpellbinder@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Apple TV+ is an app. ONE app. The Apple TV 4K is a streaming device for ALL your streaming services. No comparison.

[–] DPool34@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Get the Apple TV. You’ll thank us after using it for 5 mins. Trust.

[–] Mario_RE@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Yes