Tomorrow the first shipments will begin for users who have already reserved the new fourth generation Apple TV, but it will also be available tomorrow (October 30, 2015) in the physical Apple Stores around the world. After more than three years without receiving any updates, except for the channels that Apple has continuously added through updates, Apple introduced the fourth generation in the last keynote that was held at the beginning of September.
It is not necessary to have an iPhone or an iPad to enjoy the new model, but it always helps, since We can also use it as a controller to enjoy the games. The best in hardware and software has allowed Apple to create a much more useful device than its predecessor was. Here we show you 10 new functions that we can do with the new fourth generation Apple TV.
New features of the 4th generation Apple TV
Control playback through Siri
Thanks to the integration of Siri in the new Apple TV, we can ask Siri to look for us episodes of a series specifically where a specific actor appears. Ideal function to re-watch the episodes of our favorite series where famous actors appear. At the moment both Netflix and Hulu are compatible with this type of search.
Own applications through the App Store
Finally they have arrived the own application store for the App Store. In the previous model, it was Apple who automatically updated the device adding more channels, but with this fourth generation, we can install the applications or games that we want. At the moment some of those that are already available are: Netflix, Showtime, Hulu, ABC, CNN, YouTube, Disney Channel, Plex, VLC Player and Airbnb.
What did you say?
How often pass the happy motorcycle or the said bus near our house when we are watching a movie? Right at that moment we say, What did he say? Thanks to Siri, when you hear this command, it will rewind the playback 15 seconds and add subtitles during that period, so that we do not lose detail and we can understand what the protagonists have said.
Search by content type
In addition to browsing the different menus looking for the type of movies or series that we want to produce, we can ask Siri, who will offer us according to the accounts that we have Netflix, Hulu ... the options that are closest to our search criteria.
New remote
With the new Apple TV Remote, we can navigate through the different menus thanks to the touchpad that integrates the redesigned Apple TV remote without having to press buttons like the previous version. This remote is connected to the Apple TV via bluetooth so it will not be necessary to point to the device for it to work.
Own games
The arrival of the App Store for the fourth generation Apple TV will allow us enjoy our favorite games on the big screen from our house without having to do AirPlay. We must bear in mind that developers will gradually adapt their applications to the new interface and requirements of tvOS, the operating system that manages the new Apple TV.
Photos and videos on Apple TV
It is not exactly new but it is one of the best reasons to buy an Apple TV, since we can quickly view the photos and videos that we take with our iPhone or iPad. But thanks to iCloud Photo Library access the photos that we have stored in iCloud It is easier than doing it directly from our iPhone or iPad.
Screensaver
The new Apple TV comes with screen protectors to help transform our tv in a box while we play music. It has aerial photos of landscapes from around the world, but we can also add more backgrounds directly from the App Store.
Wireless connection
Thanks to bluetooth we can pair wireless headphones with your device to enjoy content that is played wirelessly and without the need to disturb anyone, especially if we do it in the wee hours of the morning. We can use the connection via jack, since it has this type of connection, but we must already have a headset coupled to an extension cable with the risk that anyone who passes will take it away.
Expanded storage space
Although it seems strange, Apple has avoided offering a 16 GB device this time as if it happens with the new iPhones. The basic and cheapest option of this device offers us 32 GB of storage, for 179 euros, while if we need more space, we can resort to the 64 Gb version paying 229 euros.
En Soy de Mac We already have our 4th generation Apple TV reserved, so as soon as it is in our hands we will offer you a complete review of the device, with all the new functions as well as the configuration of the new gamepads to enjoy our favorite games, although today, there are really very few games of the good, to enjoy our device on the big screen.
If you are already decided and do you want to get this new device, you can go to any Apple Store or through the following link to the Apple Store online, where in a few days you will receive your devices comfortably at your home. Remember that we have the 32 GB model for 179 and the 64 GB model for 229 euros.