Apple TV+

OU812

redlead wrote: »

Have finally gotten around to watching a couple of things on this. Does anyone else have constant buffering issues with it? My Internet connection is fast and have no issues with Netflix, Prime, YouTube etc. Its happening most times I watch and is really starting to annoy me.

Never had a buffering issue at all (120mb WiFi & 500mb hard wired)

Creamy Goodness

No problems through my Apple TV 4th gen (1080p) or my LG AppleTv+ App (4K), however my iPad mini 2 (practically 8 years old at the point and still my daily iPad) it constantly struggles to buffer to the point I’ve given up on it.

askpt

No problems at all. Have Apple TV 4K and TV 4K as well. The Apple TV is wired to the router.

KildareP

No issues here either.

Only thing I can think of is Apple TV+ runs at a significantly (many multiples) higher bitrate compared to other streaming services. Thus it will show up a weaker wifi and/or internet connection much easier than Netflix, Prime or Disney+ might.

redlead

KildareP wrote: »

No issues here either.

Only thing I can think of is Apple TV+ runs at a significantly (many multiples) higher bitrate compared to other streaming services. Thus it will show up a weaker wifi and/or internet connection much easier than Netflix, Prime or Disney+ might.

When I run a speed test , it will consistently be about 45mbps . That should be more than enough I thought? To be fair the picture quality is superb. It's weird, yesterday I had no issues but the day before I did. Its a 4k box but my TV is only HD.

Need a Username

I think I have asked this here before I cannot find such a post.

Can episodes from an Apple series be marked as unwatched?

OU812

Need a Username wrote: »

I think I have asked this here before I cannot find such a post.

Can episodes from an Apple series be marked as unwatched?

Only way I’ve found is to fast forward through the entire episode and let the last 30 seconds play.

askpt

Need a Username wrote: »

I think I have asked this here before I cannot find such a post.

Can episodes from an Apple series be marked as unwatched?

Did you try long press in the Apple TV remote inside the Apple TV+ app? I think in the bottom you have the recently played and you can do it there.

Zhane

Yep, the others are right. If ya long press on the remote on Apple TV.

You can long press on the app too if using an Apple device. Not sure on the other platforms.

Need a Username

OU812 wrote: »

Only way I’ve found is to fast forward through the entire episode and let the last 30 seconds play.

That will mark it a watched.

Need a Username

askpt wrote: »

Did you try long press in the Apple TV remote inside the Apple TV+ app? I think in the bottom you have the recently played and you can do it there.

Zhane wrote: »

Yep, the others are right. If ya long press on the remote on Apple TV.

You can long press on the app too if using an Apple device. Not sure on the other platforms.

Thank you both.

I knew about the long press but I thought “remove from recently watched” just meant that it took it off the list of recently viewed list at the bottom of Watch Now.

I never noticed before that also removed the the Watched Tick.

Need a Username

Is there any chance the streaming services like Disney+, Prime, etc. are going to be added to the TV app.

I know Netflix don’t allow it in any region.

Although I wonder if it would of use to me - I don’t binge and watch most shows weekly. So maybe it would be a easier to watch from the app rather than scrolling the up next?

My Netflix and Disney+ profiles are both PIN protected. Does that mean I would have to enter the PIN for every time I play a Disney/Netflix episode or movie from Up Next?

askpt

Need a Username wrote: »

Is there any chance the streaming services like Disney+, Prime, etc. are going to be added to the TV app.

I know Netflix don’t allow it in any region.

Although I wonder if it would of use to me - I don’t binge and watch most shows weekly. So maybe it would be a easier to watch from the app rather than scrolling the up next?

My Netflix and Disney+ profiles are both PIN protected. Does that mean I would have to enter the PIN for every time I play a Disney/Netflix episode or movie from Up Next?

To be honest the only one I know is Plex currently.
https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/04/plex-apple-tv-app-integration/

Creamy Goodness

Need a Username wrote: »

Is there any chance the streaming services like Disney+, Prime, etc. are going to be added to the TV app.

Not a hope, streaming services do way more tracking on your behaviour than just what shows you watch. If they go into the TV app they give up all that.

Zhane

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Not a hope, streaming services do way more tracking on your behaviour than just what shows you watch. If they go into the TV app they give up all that.

Disney, Amazon Prime and All4 are all available on the TV app in the UK but not available in Ireland. They also have iPlayer and ITV hub integrated.

I’m not sure if it’s Apple not having the feature in Ireland, or the streaming services not bothered. I would say the issue is Apple not having the feature here for reasons. The USA has loads more too. Netflix will never join in I suspect.

https://www.apple.com/uk/apple-tv-app/

Need a Username

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Not a hope, streaming services do way more tracking on your behaviour than just what shows you watch. If they go into the TV app they give up all that.

Most are streaming services and TV networks in the us are integrated in the TV app.

It is done in other countries too like the UK

So the the behaviour tracking is either not affected or the services get something else in return.

Need a Username

Zhane wrote: »

Disney, Amazon Prime and All4 are all available on the TV app in the UK but not available in Ireland. They also have iPlayer and ITV hub integrated.

I’m not sure if it’s Apple not having the feature in Ireland, or the streaming services not bothered. I would say the issue is Apple not having the feature here for reasons. The USA has loads more too. Netflix will never join in I suspect.

https://www.apple.com/uk/apple-tv-app/

It is more than likely the individual services not bothering rather than apple not bothering.

Zhane

Need a Username wrote: »

It is more than likely the individual services not bothering rather than apple not bothering.

There’s no mention of the TV integration on the Irish Apple site. And the apps are essentially the same, especially Disney+. So I do find it hard to believe that it’s the apps, although I’m happy to be proven wrong. I think it’s Apple not enabling the feature here, like Siri on the AppleTV.

Need a Username

Zhane wrote: »

There’s no mention of the TV integration on the Irish Apple site. And the apps are essentially the same, especially Disney+. So I do find it hard to believe that it’s the apps, although I’m happy to be proven wrong. I think it’s Apple not enabling the feature here, like Siri on the AppleTV.

I wasn’t talking about the apps themselves but the providers.

I had assumed some legalities are involved - for example Amazon does not own much of the content on Prime so needs permission to allowed integration. Amazon might simply not be willing to pay the cost or put in the effort for some countries.

I had also thought there legalities regarding Siri on AppleTV in the same way that Siri is the reason why HomePods cannot be sold on Ireland.

Of course you could be right that we are simply being overlooked by these companies. After all Disney has neglected to turn on 4K for their movies in iTunes here because their numbskull employees think Ireland is a part of the UK anyway. Same reason why hundreds of movies are missing from the Irish Store.

askpt

Need a Username wrote: »

I wasn’t talking about the apps themselves but the providers.

I had assumed some legalities are involved - for example Amazon does not own much of the content on Prime so needs permission to allowed integration. Amazon might simply not be willing to pay the cost or put in the effort for some countries.

I had also thought there legalities regarding Siri on AppleTV in the same way that Siri is the reason why HomePods cannot be sold on Ireland.

Of course you could be right that we are simply being overlooked by these companies. After all Disney has neglected to turn on 4K for their movies in iTunes here because their numbskull employees think Ireland is a part of the UK anyway. Same reason why hundreds of movies are missing from the Irish Store.

I wonder why it’s not being sold on Ireland the HomePods + Siri on Apple TV. We have Siri available here as per their feature availability.

Other thing that I miss is the complete Apple One (1TB/Apple News and Fitness). I really would like the Apple News to be available here, even though, the widget is available.

pnott

Apple seems to have finally launched streaming app integration into the Tv app in Ireland. The TV app is now showing Disney+ content under up next. Disney+ seems to be the only app that is supported by the tv app here so far. Apple hasn’t updated their website to say that this feature is available here yet either.

Need a Username

pnott wrote: »

Apple seems to have finally launched streaming app integration into the Tv app in Ireland. The TV app is now showing Disney+ content under up next. Disney+ seems to be the only app that is supported by the tv app here so far. Apple hasn’t updated their website to say that this feature is available here yet either.

I don’t think it is that Apple finally launched the integration but rather that Disney+ finally got on board.

Need a Username

Need a Username wrote: »

I don’t think it is that Apple finally launched the integration but rather that Disney+ finally got on board.

It’s probably the providers alright. Disney have all the rights to Disney in Ireland of course. So it’s easier.

turfthrower

Picked up a new remote for my Apple TV 4K - didn't need a new box, just a replacement for the enormously **** remote that came with my old one.

The new one is a beautiful piece of industrial design. It's bigger, sits better in your hand, the buttons are satisfyingly clicky and it feels just all around better to use. Well worth picking up if, like me, you've ever been tempted to throw the old remote with the stupid glass touch panel across the room.

Need a Username

turfthrower wrote: »

Picked up a new remote for my Apple TV 4K - didn't need a new box, just a replacement for the enormously **** remote that came with my old one.

The new one is a beautiful piece of industrial design. It's bigger, sits better in your hand, the buttons are satisfyingly clicky and it feels just all around better to use. Well worth picking up if, like me, you've ever been tempted to throw the old remote with the stupid glass touch panel across the room.

I only discovered when this new remote came out that people don’t like/can’t use/etc. the other one.

I don’t understand the complaints. It works just fine.

Creamy Goodness

Need a Username wrote: »

I only discovered when this new remote came out that people don’t like/can’t use/etc. the other one.

I don’t understand the complaints. It works just fine.

It works “just” fine if you stare at every single button press, have a great swipe accuracy and don’t have seat cushions in your sofa. It’s symmetrical meaning you have to look at it to see if it’s the right way up, it’s made of bloody glass that can break much easier than plastic and aluminium.

It is worst piece of hardware apple have designed in the last 25~ years and there’s been some clunkers, hockey puck mouse any one? Apples magic mouse? It’s the epitome of bad apple design, remember they fixed the complaints by adding a rubber white ring around one of the buttons they were too stubborn to admit defeat for sooo long (just like the MacBook butterfly keyboards)

Need a Username

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

It works “just” fine if you stare at every single button press, have a great swipe accuracy and don’t have seat cushions in your sofa. It’s symmetrical meaning you have to look at it to see if it’s the right way up, it’s made of bloody glass that can break much easier than plastic and aluminium.

It is worst piece of hardware apple have designed in the last 25~ years and there’s been some clunkers, hockey puck mouse any one? Apples magic mouse? It’s the epitome of bad apple design, remember they fixed the complaints by adding a rubber white ring around one of the buttons they were too stubborn to admit defeat for sooo long (just like the MacBook butterfly keyboards)

I never had any problems with it. Yes it got lost a lot but that was usually my own doing. I got the one with the white ring so it was always easy to tell what button I needed. And I dropped it plenty of times on hard floors and it was never damaged.

I’m not saying it couldn’t be made better but it worked just fine.

Creamy Goodness

Need a Username wrote: »

I never had any problems with it. Yes it got lost a lot but that was usually my own doing. I got the one with the white ring so it was always easy to tell what button I needed. And I dropped it plenty of times on hard floors and it was never damaged.

I’m not saying it couldn’t be made better but it worked just fine.

Just because you didn’t have any problems with it doesn’t mean it wasn’t fundamentally flawed. It’s that kind of thinking that got us terrible keyboards and bad antenna lines on phones etc.

Need a Username

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Just because you didn’t have any problems with it doesn’t mean it wasn’t fundamentally flawed. It’s that kind of thinking that got us terrible keyboards and bad antenna lines on phones etc.

I was simply commenting that I didn’t know people had issues or were emotional about the remote.

It just worked for me so it wasn’t flawed. It didn’t work for you do it was flawed.

My way of thinking has nothing to do with bad keyboards, etc. because I do not design, make or sell these products. And I didn’t buy any Macs with butterfly keyboards or any phones with the antenna problems so I have not given money to Apple for those products and therefore don’t see how I am accountable for them.

You are the one who is upset so it seems that perhaps you did - so in fact you would be the blame. Not I.

Creamy Goodness

Need a Username wrote: »

I was simply commenting that I didn’t know people had issues or were emotional about the remote.

It just worked for me so it wasn’t flawed. It didn’t work for you do it was flawed.

My way of thinking has nothing to do with bad keyboards, etc. because I do not design, make or sell these products. And I didn’t buy any Macs with butterfly keyboards or any phones with the antenna problems so I have not given money to Apple for those products and therefore don’t see how I am accountable for them.

You are the one who is upset so it seems that perhaps you did - so in fact you would be the blame. Not I.

Emotional lol. You asked why people had an issue with the remote I simply mentioned why. I used other examples of bad design to prove my point that when apple design something magical it takes them forever to realise that it was bad. Maybe the phone was a bad example as it only took them a year to fix but the laptop keyboards took 4 years to fix and this remote took 5 years.

How could you possibly think I’m holding you personally accountable for buying - or not buying - other flawed products? Again they’re were just examples to prove Apple is stubborn when it comes to design. If people went and said everything was “just” fine we’d have no improvements to anything, we’d still have big brick phones, still have shacks outside to piss in and still using donkey and carts.

I’m not upset just purely pointing out the flaws said piece of hardware has had in relation to your question with other bad designs from the design gods at apple. If a lot of people are happy that there’s been an update to it, maybe the old one wasn’t so hot after all also.

Just to point out I use an Apple TV that has this remote daily. Whilst I dislike the remote I don’t dislike it enough to buy a new Apple TV 4K (as my old one is the 1080p version I wouldn’t just buy the remote).

Need a Username

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Emotional lol. You asked why people had an issue with the remote I simply mentioned why. I used other examples of bad design to prove my point that when apple design something magical it takes them forever to realise that it was bad. Maybe the phone was a bad example as it only took them a year to fix but the laptop keyboards took 4 years to fix and this remote took 5 years.

How could you possibly think I’m holding you personally accountable for buying - or not buying - other flawed products? Again they’re were just examples to prove Apple is stubborn when it comes to design. If people went and said everything was “just” fine we’d have no improvements to anything, we’d still have big brick phones, still have shacks outside to piss in and still using donkey and carts.

I’m not upset just purely pointing out the flaws said piece of hardware has had in relation to your question with other bad designs from the design gods at apple. If a lot of people are happy that there’s been an update to it, maybe the old one wasn’t so hot after all also.

Just to point out I use an Apple TV that has this remote daily. Whilst I dislike the remote I don’t dislike it enough to buy a new Apple TV 4K (as my old one is the 1080p version I wouldn’t just buy the remote).

You said the fact that I was happy with the remote despite “flaws” is the kind of thinking that leads to other poor products hence I am responsible. No I didn’t really think you blamed me personally but I was making the point that none of it is simply because I am not unhappy with the remote.

The phrasing in your post suggested more than mere disappointment about the remote, butterfly keyboards, etc.

Maybe upset is t the right word but you are certainly very annoyed.

turfthrower

I think it's quite widely acknowledged that the previous Apple TV remote, the one with the glass trackpad, was pretty hard to use. It is surprising it took them so long to correct the problem.

It's even more surprising that they've issued the new M1 iMacs but kept the charging point for the mouse on the base. The mind boggles. At a certain point, I think they're trolling people with that one.

Need a Username

turfthrower wrote: »

I think it's quite widely acknowledged that the previous Apple TV remote, the one with the glass trackpad, was pretty hard to use. It is surprising it took them so long to correct the problem.

It's even more surprising that they've issued the new M1 iMacs but kept the charging point for the mouse on the base. The mind boggles. At a certain point, I think they're trolling people with that one.

Widely acknowledged by who?

I can’t be the only one who is able to use it ?

Anyway I have another question.

Switching accounts on AppleTV has always been easy and it doesn’t require t he 90 day wait you get on on iPhone or iPad if you want to use a different for iTunes.

Is the TV app on iPhone also required to switch for 90 days?

I can’t use my AppleTV at present but want to keep up with my US shows that I have bought on iTunes but don’t want to lose access to my main account (the Irish one)

Gregor Samsa

turfthrower wrote: »

It's even more surprising that they've issued the new M1 iMacs but kept the charging point for the mouse on the base. The mind boggles. At a certain point, I think they're trolling people with that one.

I read somewhere (only an opinion, not an official Apple statement or anything) that the apparent logic behind that was to deliberately prevent users from using the mouse while it was plugged in, as standard Lightning cables wouldn't be able to stand up to the constant movement a mouse would necessitate, and would break. Now obviously all the wired mouse companies have come up with a solution to that problem in general, but maybe the Lightning cable is different in some way. Or else Apple just don't make it tough enough.

Need a Username

I occasionally get a notification on the TV app. It appears as a red dot with a number on the TV app icon.

Where are we supposed to see what the motivation is about? There is never anything in the iOS notification centre and I never knew where to look in the AppleTV.

Since the Disney+ integration I get messages in the notification centre when new episodes are added but there is never a red dot on the TV app icon.

Agent Coulson

Apple are cutting the one year free AppleTV+ when you buy new hardware to three months starting on the 1st of July.

Need a Username

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Apple are cutting the one year free AppleTV+ when you buy new hardware to three months starting on the 1st of July.

How could a customer claim the free year?

If you bought an AppleTV and iPhone at the same time could you get two years from claiming off the iPhone after the other trial expired?

I wondering because I got a new device that offers three free months of Arcade but I’ve already had a free trial from when it launched.

awec

Need a Username wrote: »

How could a customer claim the free year?

If you bought an AppleTV and iPhone at the same time could you get two years from claiming off the iPhone after the other trial expired?

I wondering because I got a new device that offers three free months of Arcade but I’ve already had a free trial from when it launched.

I think you have to claim the free trial within a certain period after purchase.

A year of AppleTV+ was a good deal, but a year is a long time and you can watch pretty much all the worthwhile content easily in that time. I guess Apple are seeing a lot of people drop after the free term ends.

hkjohn

awec wrote: »

I think you have to claim the free trial within a certain period after purchase.

A year of AppleTV+ was a good deal, but a year is a long time and you can watch pretty much all the worthwhile content easily in that time. I guess Apple are seeing a lot of people drop after the free term ends.

Think you just get the one year unless you get the devices - say three months apart in which case your 12 months would become 15

I've heard from friends whose free period expires that Apple offer them a free three month renewal. Only way that I would continue to have it as there is so little on there worth watching.

Gregor Samsa

Need a Username wrote: »

How could a customer claim the free year?

If you bought an AppleTV and iPhone at the same time could you get two years from claiming off the iPhone after the other trial expired?

I wondering because I got a new device that offers three free months of Arcade but I’ve already had a free trial from when it launched.

T&Cs say "Only one offer per Family, regardless of number of devices purchased."

That said, I bought a refurbed Macbook Pro in February 2020. The free year of ATV+ didn't get automatically added, so I had to get on to Apple Support, who sorted it out. Then later in 2020, I bought a refurbed iPad, and when I set that up, my free ATV+ subscription was extended until February 2022. I thought at the time that the free trials were cumulative, but it seems that the support person actually didn't enable my first free trial at all - they did something else that gave a free year that didn't count as a trial, so when it came to activating my trial from the iPad, that was actually my first one.

I don't know if I'll bother paying for it when the trial ends. Mythic Quest (which is brilliant) is the only thing I'm watching on it at the moment. I enjoyed The Morning Show, but I don't know when series 2 is due, and to be honest it's the kind of show that might not have enough in it to make a second series worth watching. The kids don't even bother looking in ATV+ at all. Netflix and Disney get a lot of use, and I've only got Amazon Prime because I'm currently paying for the free deliveries - none of us ever even think of looking in there for movies or shows most of the time. But I think i'll be knocking that on the head soon enough, and I can see us consolidating on just on Netflix and Disney from next year.

awec

Morning Show Series 2 is coming soon, but it'll be drip-fed to ensure people don't sub and cancel straight away which is really irritating when the likes of Netflix will just drop the series in one go.

Morning Show series 1 was decent, if a little bland in parts. Series 2 probably worth a watch. Also watched For All Mankind which had a great first series but the 2nd series was definitely not so good. Watched Ted Lasso and thought it was mediocre.

I've seen absolutely nothing else that captures my attention. I think I've got until Jan 22 so will get to watch the second morning show series for free and then that'll probably be that.

Need a Username

An episode a week like Apple and Disney do suits me just fine.

I don’t binge watch. If I like a show I am in no hurry to get to the end.

Zhane

Need a Username wrote: »

An episode a week like Apple and Disney do suits me just fine.

I don’t binge watch. If I like a show I am in no hurry to get to the end.

I really like the weekly drops too. It stays in your mind longer and creates a discussion at the same time. The MCU shows create great banter and it’s great everyone is on the same episode so you can avoid spoilers. Binging is great but it’s just instant gratification really.

DubDJ

I’d be the same, never binge a show. I generally watch one episode a day or maybe two. I find I’d be watching multiple shows at once too, so it keeps the schedule busy.

One thing I don’t get is why most streaming services drop new content on Fridays. I see Disney are moving some of the Marvel stuff to Wednesdays now though.

Zhane

DubDJ wrote: »

I’d be the same, never binge a show. I generally watch one episode a day or maybe two. I find I’d be watching multiple shows at once too, so it keeps the schedule busy.

One thing I don’t get is why most streaming services drop new content on Fridays. I see Disney are moving some of the Marvel stuff to Wednesdays now though.

I think all tv shows will be moving to Wednesday and movies Friday. I’d love ATV+ to space out their content over the week too. For example, new episodes of Mythic Quest every Tuesday, or Morning Show every Thursday. But they’ve obviously done market research and Friday is when more people are available to watch so it’ll never happen.

awec

You don't have to binge it, but at least you get the choice on other platforms. It's nice sometimes to watch 2 episodes.

The Apple and Disney approaches are really, really old fashioned. But they have no choice, it is 100% down to a lack of quality content.

Need a Username

Zhane wrote: »

I really like the weekly drops too. It stays in your mind longer and creates a discussion at the same time. The MCU shows create great banter and it’s great everyone is on the same episode so you can avoid spoilers. Binging is great but it’s just instant gratification really.

Many years ago I binged a season of a show just before the second season arrived.

When I sat down to watch the second season the first was just a jumble in my head. One and only time I did it.

td1

I have a year’s free AppleTV+ offer which will expire soon if not taken up. I’ve a Panasonic tv which I can mirror to, but only with an Android device. Is there a (cheap) way to access this (e.g. without buying a box)? The TV has an apps market but appletv+ isn’t on it

Need a Username

td1 wrote: »

I have a year’s free AppleTV+ offer which will expire soon if not taken up. I’ve a Panasonic tv which I can mirror to, but only with an Android device. Is there a (cheap) way to access this (e.g. without buying a box)? The TV has an apps market but appletv+ isn’t on it

You can get an adaptor to connect your device to the HDMI port on your TV

awec

Think the Firestick has an Apple TV app.