The layout is also more functional: a back button replaces the confusing "Menu" button, while the home, play/pause and unified volume controls all make a return. That's reminiscent of the classic iPod scrollwheel, and it's far more accurate than just swiping left or right. And as a nice bonus, you can use the directional ring like a jog dial to scrub backwards and forwards in a video. But, it's also touch sensitive, allowing you to swipe around freely like on the last remote. It's perfect for making fine-tuned selections, like choosing between two movies or episodes listed near each other. On a brighter note, the revamped directional pad is a dream to use. Though that's definitely no excuse for not including AirTags, or some sort of remote finding feature, despite what one Apple exec thinks. (Who puts glass on a remote? Only Apple!)īased on my experience so far, that heft has also made it harder to lose the Siri Remote in my couch. Because of its bigger size and slightly curved aluminum case, it actually feels better to hold than the last model, which was just an incredibly thin and fragile rectangle. The revised Siri Remote is a sign that Apple that's finally responding to user complaints. This isn't a company that often goes backwards design-wise. It's taller, thicker and its directional pad hearkens all the way back to the 2010 Apple TV's minimalist clicker. The new Siri Remote feels practically anti-Apple. That’s why I’m so impressed by this revamp. The big downside before was the old Siri Remote, which was simply a pain to use.
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(Something that's now available on competing platforms, too.) Apple also won me over with its generous offer to upgrade HD iTunes purchases to 4K - that was particularly useful when Disney finally boosted its films to 4K last year. And, as an iPhone owner, I love having the ability to quickly AirPlay content, or mirror my screen. It had Dolby Vision when most others didn't. I prefer the slick interface to Roku's dated UI.
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I'll confess: even though I've tested out plenty of streaming boxes over the years, I've always come back to the Apple TV as my primary viewing device. It all comes down to just how entrenched you are in Apple's ecosystem.
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