I’m thinking about buying an Apple TV because I don’t like the built-in software on my TV, and “big corp that isn’t Google” sounds like a reasonable compromise between privacy and integration with big media providers.
They’re pretty solid honestly. I chose a shield over one bc at the time I wanted some apps that required side loading, but now that I have an emby server that’s moot. The only thing I’m not a fan of is the touch remote, but they still have a remote app so I can just use my phone instead.
Also good to know! The only one I have much exposure to has that remote. I’m glad they came to their senses on the remote! I’ll definitely have to grab one when my shield kicks its bucket
Apple TV is currently the best streaming box available and has been for a while. It’s also cheaper than other high-end options while providing excellent functionality.
It’s the best available option. Which IMO describes almost all apple products. They are FAR from perfect. They are absolutely overpriced. The support has gone WAY downhill. But for privacy, durability, build quality, longevity, performance, reliability, ease of use, interoperability, and yes; support, they are the best thing out there.
Yeah, I just got 2 cheap used ones for that reason. It’s pretty good.
Also because it works way better as a Steam Link than my (surprisingly still being updated) Steam Links, or than on any of the many shitty Chrome/GoogleTV boxes.
Otherwise I have almost no Apple stuff anymore. Heck, not for 5+ years.
Unfortunately the PlayStations are terrible picks if you run your own Plex or Emby. Sony doesn’t really open up their app space for the developers to provide client apps
Years ago, I ran a universal media server that my PS3 interacted with fine. Granted, the UI was a bit clunky (folder and file based) but it worked. I haven’t locally hosted any media in a while. Does the PS5 no longer support this type of solution?
I can’t speak toward all the options out there but when I added someone to my emby server and they asked if there was a playstation app, I looked into if one was available. From what I recall finding on the emby forums, Sony was basically just not responding to their expressed interest to make a client app for the platform(s). This applied to PS4/5 though, not 3
It’s not at all a bad option, but the streaming apps don’t seem to pay much attention to keeping their console apps updated with support for the latest and best Audio and video formats and codecs etc.
I’m thinking about buying an Apple TV because I don’t like the built-in software on my TV, and “big corp that isn’t Google” sounds like a reasonable compromise between privacy and integration with big media providers.
They’re pretty solid honestly. I chose a shield over one bc at the time I wanted some apps that required side loading, but now that I have an emby server that’s moot. The only thing I’m not a fan of is the touch remote, but they still have a remote app so I can just use my phone instead.
you can still buy and use the classic remotes too! here’s the first one i found on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143752434103
Good to know the current boxes still work with the old remotes, thanks for sharing!
They switched from the touch remotes years ago. I have a 4k ATV and it has a physical directional pad.
Also good to know! The only one I have much exposure to has that remote. I’m glad they came to their senses on the remote! I’ll definitely have to grab one when my shield kicks its bucket
Apple TV is currently the best streaming box available and has been for a while. It’s also cheaper than other high-end options while providing excellent functionality.
It’s the best available option. Which IMO describes almost all apple products. They are FAR from perfect. They are absolutely overpriced. The support has gone WAY downhill. But for privacy, durability, build quality, longevity, performance, reliability, ease of use, interoperability, and yes; support, they are the best thing out there.
Yeah, I just got 2 cheap used ones for that reason. It’s pretty good.
Also because it works way better as a Steam Link than my (surprisingly still being updated) Steam Links, or than on any of the many shitty Chrome/GoogleTV boxes.
Otherwise I have almost no Apple stuff anymore. Heck, not for 5+ years.
PS5 (or 4 or even 3) is quite a bit more money, but it’s also a very capable media device that also happens to play video games.
Unfortunately the PlayStations are terrible picks if you run your own Plex or Emby. Sony doesn’t really open up their app space for the developers to provide client apps
Years ago, I ran a universal media server that my PS3 interacted with fine. Granted, the UI was a bit clunky (folder and file based) but it worked. I haven’t locally hosted any media in a while. Does the PS5 no longer support this type of solution?
I can’t speak toward all the options out there but when I added someone to my emby server and they asked if there was a playstation app, I looked into if one was available. From what I recall finding on the emby forums, Sony was basically just not responding to their expressed interest to make a client app for the platform(s). This applied to PS4/5 though, not 3
In the case of the universal media server there wasn’t a need for an app. The PS3 found it on the network and it showed up under the media UI thing.
It’s not at all a bad option, but the streaming apps don’t seem to pay much attention to keeping their console apps updated with support for the latest and best Audio and video formats and codecs etc.
I could see that. We have a pretty old TV, so we don’t have a need for things like HDR.