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?

  • rrainwater@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    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.topB
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      11 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.topB
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    11 months ago

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

    Keep the box.

  • UncleSpellbinder@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

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

  • lozcozard@alien.topB
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    11 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.topB
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    11 months ago

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

  • CreeperThePro@alien.topB
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    11 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)

  • Orlimar1@alien.topB
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    11 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.topB
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    11 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.