leosgonewild wrote:

I bought a new ATV4 on -30% today.

I don't know if I have any real use. My samsung has Netflix built in.

How are you guys using yours?

I don't use anything else. 

I've cancelled all flow-tv, and are now only using On Demand services. AppleTV4 supports all my needs in this respect and I couldn't live without it.

My primary use is focused around DR TV and TV2 Play (local danish television apps). I regularly change between services such as Netflix, HBO Nordic and Viaplay, based on what they currently offer in terms of interesting shows or movies. Occasionally I use Plex or Infuse to stream movies etc. from my PC. This works really well.

So I rarely see the B&O interface on my Beoplay V1 anymore. Pretty much only when I changes the speaker configuration and there is a software update.

I primarily use the AppleTV remote, but the Beo4 works just fine the simple tasks. 

I would say that the usage of the AppleTV4 greatly depends on the apps available at your location. I'm not sure the AppleTV would suffice If the danish TV channels wasn't available.  

I you still are a flow-TV consumer, and have Netflix on your Samsung. The only real benefit of a AppleTV is the Plex streaming from a PC/media server, Airplay from your phone, or perhaps the ability to use more streaming services.

I use mine here in France mostly to watch terrestrial TV through a very nice app called Molotov TV (no antenna needed), and to remotely control some plugs and devices in my flat with HomeKit when I'm not at home. Sometimes I use it as well to stream music.

benoit wrote:

I use mine here in France mostly to watch terrestrial TV through a very nice app called Molotov TV (no antenna needed), and to remotely control some plugs and devices in my flat with HomeKit when I'm not at home. Sometimes I use it as well to stream music.

Aussie Michael wrote:

What home kit functions does the atv4 have?

elephant wrote:

It acts a gateway for remote access.

Only important if you want to turn things on and off when you are not there.

PS I replied TWICE with today's usage if ATV 4g ... hopefully they are in moderation. BeoNut since '75

Aussie Michael wrote:

benoit wrote:

 

I use mine here in France mostly to watch terrestrial TV through a very nice app called Molotov TV (no antenna needed), and to remotely control some plugs and devices in my flat with HomeKit when I'm not at home. Sometimes I use it as well to stream music.

 

 

What home kit functions does the atv4 have?

You can centralize through the Apple Home app many different devices (lights, plugs, thermometer, thermostat, ..., but all must be HomeKit compatible ) and interact with them when not at home. Useful to simulate you are at home or to increase the heating.

better explained here : http://www.apple.com/ios/home/ 

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