Game entertainment surprise Apple TV Apple TV4 experience evaluation

Let's take a look at the basic configuration of the latest Apple TV 4. The appearance of the new version is basically the same as the previous product. The black square design is used, but the thickness and weight have increased a lot. Compared with the previous generation, the configuration aspect has been greatly upgraded. The new Apple TV is equipped with a 64-bit A8 chip, supports Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac Wi-Fi MIMO, infrared receivers, rear power interface, HDMI interface and Ethernet port. Can be understood as the same performance and iPhone6, equipped with iOS-based tvOS customization, the overall performance can be understood as a TV box version of the iPhone6. The new Apple TV 4 has 32G and 64G versions, of which the 32G version is priced at US$149 and the 64G version is priced at US$199.

What is the difference between the new Apple TV 4 and the previous Apple TV?

Apple TV 4 can be said to be full-scale compared to previous product upgrades. This time, Apple played the slogan of "recreation in the living room." The upgraded configuration brought new operating experience and improved gameplay. First, the appearance change is to become thicker and heavier, so that one can tell which is the new version, and the other is the internal changes, including 64-bit A8 chip, Bluetooth 4.0 support, remote control built-in accelerometer and gyroscope Instrument, can realize the somatosensory function and so on, of course, the biggest change is to join the App Store which can expand the application indefinitely. With the unparalleled appeal of Apple, the future becomes infinitely possible.



Can Apple TV 4 domestically be used?

Through our experience, our conclusion is that Apple TV 4 can definitely be used in China. Despite the existence of disadvantages such as the need to register overseas accounts, some video resources cannot be watched, and genuine video fees are too high, it is not at all obscure. First of all, Apple's Apple TV 4 is absolutely bursting with the current Android box in terms of interface aesthetics and operating experience. Another surprise is the entertainment gaming function. By experiencing several Apple TV 4 games, it looks beautiful and easy to play. The sex is also high. Most importantly, tvOS also supports Siri and introduces the app store, which means that developers can build apps for TV. The potential here is enormous.

Is Apple TV 4 worth buying?

Depends on your needs, if you just plan to watch movies, TV shows or live broadcasts at ordinary times, the domestically produced $2,300 box will fully meet your needs and you won't have to worry about Apple TV 4. But if you are a loyal Apple user, want to get a better operating experience than other boxes, want more applications to expand in the future, to experience the fun of family games, Apple TV 4 is also a good choice.

Where can I buy Apple TV 4?

The current purchase channel is mainly Taobao Shopping or directly to find a friend to go abroad to buy, generally looking for Taobao Shopping Service, then the price will be based on the original price plus 200 or so, in which the 32G version of the actual conversion down more than RMB 1100 yuan, or more affordable. In addition, the author actually suggests that users with sufficient funds choose the 64G version because it may be more convenient to store more games and applications.

Next is the unpacking and appearance of this product:



Apple TV 4 system experience

After introducing the appearance part, let's begin to really experience Apple TV 4. Here we use an HDMI cable to connect to the display, and then it will automatically boot into the operation interface.



General TV box settings are usually cumbersome, you need to enter the WiFi password, through iCloud authentication and so on. To complete this series of operations on the new Apple TV, you just need to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 9.1 and turn on Bluetooth to place the phone next to the set-top box. It will automatically complete a series of work, very convenient.







You need to say more about this step. You can connect directly to Apple TV 4 using your iPhone or other iOS device. The Apple ID and WiFi already registered on the iOS device will be automatically inherited by Apple TV, or you can manually set a separate one. ID and other WiFi networks, skip the figure below and we continue to manually set.



This is the interface after logging in to the China region. Is it a bit disappointing? Because Apple TV does not have access to the Chinese market, many functions are blocked. At present, there are only photos, search, computer sharing and setting functions, and the most important functions cannot be used at all.



What can be done under such circumstances is that you can share data on all Mac computers, iOS devices, music, photos, etc. through iCloud accounts.



Another achievable function is to use Airplay to implement mobile screencasting. This is still quite practical. As long as the functions that the mobile phone can achieve can be displayed on Apple TV, such as playing games and watching movies.





But to really experience the full functionality of Apple TV 4, we must enter the United States, where we do not have too much to introduce how to enter the US account, because search engines can help you solve the specific steps we are not one by one Repeatedly. After setting up the Apple ID in the United States, Apple TV 4 finally gave us the feeling of being refreshed. First, the Apple Apple TV4 interface in the United States is much richer than that in the mainland. Apple TV 4 has movies, tv shows, app store, and apple music. Music) and other icons.



In addition, icons on the desktop will accumulate as you download APP applications. The operation mode is also similar to that of the ios system. For example, pressing the MENU button for a long time also shakes. You can choose to delete or move. Clicking the home button continuously will cause the background program to close the interface. Just like the iPhone operation, just swipe up to close it. Background running program.



However, Siri voice, one of the biggest selling points of Apple's Apple TV4, still cannot be used. In China and the United States, Siri voice could not be opened. Or it may be that Apple's Apple TV4 detected the author as a mainland user through IP, which is an area where Siri can't communicate normally.

Apple TV 4 game application experience

Next we have to experience what services users in the United States can enjoy. The first system, Apple TV 4 equipped with a new tvOS operating system. It is based on iOS and opens SDKs to provide various development tools that allow more third-party developers to build powerful applications for them. After tvOS was released publicly, the official announced that it had 11 million registered application developers, and this number is still growing. We also saw in the application that there are already a lot of applications developed specifically for Apple TV, including paid and free parts.



Among them, the game is one of the main features of the Apple TV 4 app store, which can be seen from Apple's new remote control, and developers have begun to target this new game platform. The remote control that Apple TV 4 is equipped with is one of the best remote controls I've ever used. There is a small touchpad on it, and the response is very sensitive.



We see that there are already many free games, such as the legendary Lehman legend produced by Ubisoft. This is a horizontal version of the game. You can slide the top glass trackpad back and forth to change the direction of movement and attack. In the direction, pressing the touchpad can achieve a jump action, which is a relatively flexible way of calling a remote control. The actual experience is very good both on the screen and the control experience. The gameplay is very playable, and it can be said to be a game suitable for all ages.





This is followed by a racing game that is currently dominated by many Android game consoles: Wild Racing 8. You can see the effect of the picture is very shocking, with the latest somatosensory handle, the operation is relatively smooth.


The next game to be played was Crossy Road, which was demonstrated by Apple at the conference. Don't look at the screen and the operation is extremely simple, but the various small details are very interesting and there is a feeling that people can't stop. Imagine the whole family playing Crossy Road on a 60-inch big TV. This feeling will be great.



In addition, Apple TV 4 also has a number of premium game applications, starting at $0.99. However, there are still relatively few games in the app store, but considering the strong appeal of the Apple system, I believe there will be more and more new games in the future.

Another big selling point of Apple TV 4 is online video service, but this part of the function is not the same for domestic users. First, in the United States, it seems that there are not many free lunches to eat. Some single-film movies actually cost as much as $19.99 in fees. One-time leasing still requires $4.99, and Star Wars has a series of packages that cost as much as 99. The US dollar does not seem to be in line with the concept of consumer spending on the mainland.




In addition, because the server is set up in the U.S. and the domestic network is accessed, there will be a certain number of stalls. When the author tried to enter the movies, this kind of loading page appeared very common.



In addition to movies, there are special television programs. There are some popular programs, TV shows, cartoons, etc. on American television stations that are available for selection. However, apart from individual resources, the vast majority of programs are also chargeable.



Of course, Apple TV 4 also has a number of independent APP programs for foreign video vendors to choose from, including National Geographic, HBO, YouTube, etc., a bit similar to the domestic common Tencent video, iQIYI and other clients, of course, there are charges And free to watch. But the author actually tested down, the vast majority can not watch, so this part of the basic experience in the country can not be.



I believe that we have already got a general understanding of the new Apple TV 4 through the previous introduction. In the final summary, first of all, of course, the most defamatory video feature has not been available at home because of policy and copyright issues. Moreover, the copyright system in foreign countries is particularly strict and it is impossible to have a free lunch in the absence of a big god. However, we also need to see the advantages of Apple TV 4 in terms of user experience, games and applications. Although the number of game applications in the mall is small, they are all small and refined types. The playability is very strong and due to the use of Is a new tvOS, many developers will certainly be happy to develop applications for Apple TV, the increase in the number of late APP should be considerable. Of course, we have AirPlay screencasts, cloud photos, cloud music sharing and playable, but also more practical features.

As for the future, we must not rule out the possibility that Apple TV will be listed on the domestic market. As long as we find a suitable legitimate video partner, plus the advantages of the original operating system and the strong appeal of the Apple brand, it is difficult to get a listing without a fire. We are still very much looking forward to the future of Apple TV.