Apps tailor-made for TVs make a lot of sense. In a way, the TV is technically the biggest computer most of us would have in our homes. But while the idea is sound, there's very little consistency in TV operating systems.

Siri Remote is great; Slick user interface; Universal search is promising

Pricing approaches console territory; Few compelling apps outside video and games; Optical audio port is gone

Now into its fourth generation, the new Apple TV has its own operating system with the tvOS. It comes with its own App Store, so native apps can be installed in the device. The user interface is also as user-friendly as it is with iOS.There is also a new remote control, which comes with a built-in...

"The future of TV is here." It is not the world's most understated tagline for a new product, especially one from Apple. If you want to set sky-high expectations around a new TV product after years of rumors, well, that's how you do it.

Siri works well for TV and movies; Really fast; Games are a fun addition

Siri is extremely limited; Have to log in to every app individually; No 4K support

Ultimately, the Apple TV succeeds in improving the speed and efficiency of the media user interface thanks to its faster, smoother smarter UI, the effectiveness of which is boosted still further with an improved remote.

The new Apple TV catches up to, and overtakes, the competition. But the lack of 4K support and the limited selection of apps could put some off. Here's our 4th-gen Apple TV review.

Play games and watch online tv directly to your HD tv via airplay, with this new model you can install games directly to your apple tv and play using apple tv remote... something like Nintendo WII.

Amazing airplay with apple devices

no power off; only sleep

Very happy with this machine, it does exactly what is promised. That there is support for 4K or blu-ray audio is trivial for the average user. The player has with the help of Infuse app support for DTS-HD passthru and play in strort seen all common file formats.

The perfect addition to the household that loves its iPhones and iPads. Buy it.

This new Apple TV required a Customer Service call, the reason was minor with the hdmi inputs on the tv. Apple Customer Service went above and beyond, including follow up emails, calls and many operational suggestions.

choice of apps; Customer Service; Easy To Set Up; Great Picture

Needs some study to operate correctly

The Apple TV is not fully baked. The video parts are excellent, but the available content is constrained in the UK. The music app is poor, the remote app doesn't work and other bits are just not ready. Having waited for the best part of three years to release a new Apple TV, why is it not complete

power of the App Store; access to iTunes and Apple Music; good voice control; IR control for volume; motion gaming

half-baked; music app poor; Siri can't search music and only iTunes and Netflix; most UK streaming services missing; no HDMI cable; no remote charger