16 Hidden Apple TV Features You Should Know – AppleTV 4 Jailbreak (appletv4jailbreak.com)
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Here are the tips and tricks you need to know to get the most out of your Apple TV.
June 2, 2019
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Apple is used to dominating the market when it comes to phones, tablets and smartwatches. It’s a different story for media streaming devices, where the Apple TV goes up against popular offerings from Roku, Google, and Amazon.
If you’re an Apple fan, though, you’ll love what the company has done with the latest iteration of Apple TV ($149.99 at Amazon) . A new remote adds voice control with Siri, a touchpad, and an accelerometer and gyroscope for games. And this fall, there will be even more to watch once the Apple TV+ streaming service arrives.
The standard HD Apple TV costs $149 for 32GB of storage space. The Apple TV 4K edition costs $179 for 32GB or $199 for 64GB. Let’s see what you can do with it.
Turn Anything into a Remote
You’ll need the remote that comes with the Apple TV during the setup process, but you’re not stuck with it after that. Turn your iPhone into a remote with the Apple TV Remote app for iOS. (For Android users, there are some apps not made by Apple on Google Play.)
You can also use a traditional third-party remote. On your Apple TV, navigate to Settings > General > Remotes > Learn Remote, where you can map your remote to work with the device.
Check Remote Battery Levels
Is your Apple TV remote dead or just in need of new batteries? Go to Settings > Remotes and Devices to view how much charge is left. Click Remote to see the actual percentage number.
Adjust Remote Sensitivity
The newest Apple TV remote uses a touchpad instead of directional buttons, but sometimes the surface can be a little too sensitive. If you find that it’s hard to make the selections you want because you’re always overshooting the apps, adjust how quickly it scrolls by going to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Touch Surface Tracking. The default setting is medium, but you can change it to fast or slow.
Control Playback
Did you miss something someone said onscreen? Tap the touch surface on the left to go back 10 seconds, or tap on the right if you…
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