![]() It's also basically the same price, bar a small discount on the newer model in the UK, and comes with a far improved (by the looks of it, at least) Siri remote. To set it out in simple terms, the Apple TV 4K (2021) is higher-specified than than the Apple TV 4K (2017). So, is it worth buying the new Apple TV 4K? We're told that the new Siri Remote will be available separately for $59 / AU$79 (likely £59) and that'll it'll be compatible with the 2017 Apple TV 4K and lower-spec Apple TV HD too. Whether you think the remote is a big issue may depend on whether you already own the 2017 model – and it's worth noting that you can buy the new Siri remote as a standalone accessory, upgrading your current streamer's interactivity without splashing out on entirely new hardware. The new remote certainly fixes this issue, and is visually a lot clearer about the function and utilisation of its inputs. It's quite a difference from the remote that shipped with the Apple TV 4K (2017), which used a contentious touch interface many found fiddly to operate. This new remote also, though, comes with TV controls, meaning you can use it to turn on your smart TV too. There's also a "five-way directional button" that can also rewind or fast-forward when used in a scrolling motion. It's a sleek little thing, with a "one piece aluminium design", and the Siri button moved onto the side. We got a good look at the new Siri remote that will accompany the 2021 Apple TV 4K. Siri remote: what's new?Īpple TV 4K (2021, with remote) (Image credit: Apple) Just point your iPhone at your TV screen once, then sit back and see how amazing your shows and movies are supposed to look." We're yet to see this in action, though some help calibrating TV picture settings is certainly welcome for the everyday viewer who doesn't have the cash or will to get a professional calibration. If you have a compatible iPhone (we expect this will be limited to more recent models) you'll be able to use it to measure the color output on your TV screen and then calibrate the video output of the Apple TV 4K.Īpple's website says that the 2021 Apple TV 4K "now works with your iPhone to automatically calibrate what you watch. One major change is the ability to "automatically tailor color balance" of your smart TV using your iPhone. Other key iOS features like Apple AirPlay (for casting from other iOS devices), Apple HomeKit (for smart home connectivity), and the Siri voice assistant all naturally return here too – as does Audio Sharing for connecting two sets of AirPods. You'll get Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR in both models. High-frame-rate (HFR) support will also only apply to very limited pool of compatible content, making the majority of TV you're likely to watch entirely unaffected by this change. ![]()
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