What can you do with the new "Apple TV 4K"?Introducing the setting method, how to use, and the coordination function with the iPhone

More and more people use subscription -type video services, including Netflix.And media streaming terminals can easily enjoy such services.

Media streaming terminals can view various works and programs by connecting directly to monitors such as television, and are well known for "Apple TV", "Chromecast", and "Fire TV Stick".

In May 2021, an Apple TV 4K was released as an Apple media streaming terminal.In this article, I will introduce what I can do with Apple TV 4K, how to use it, and what I felt conveniently in the actual use.

What is "Apple TV 4K"?

The Apple TV has a TV on the name, but it's not that TV with a display.It is a device that allows you to display videos and music by displaying screens such as iPhone and iPad in a wireless LAN environment to enjoy videos and music.

The first model of Apple TV was released in 2007.Since then, after various versions, the first generation of Apple TV 4K, which supports 4K HDR, appeared in 2017.In this article, the second -generation models that have been updated further and released in May 2021.

The black square thing in the lower left is the main body, and you can enjoy various functions by connecting it to a TV or the like.

The Apple TV 4K is the biggest feature of Apple -like comfortable operability, as well as a video that supports Dolby Vision, which has a gorgeous color, and a sound that can be used for Dolby Atmos, which is full of realistic three -dimensional sound.

By making full use of the Apple's unique network, AirPlay, Apple's peripheral devices can be maximized.There are a wide variety of ways to use it, and if you collaborate with the iPhone, you can enjoy a large screen meeting and enjoy photos and videos taken with your family.In addition, if you use it as a hub for the Apple's smart home function "Homekit", you can also carry lighting operations on Apple TV 4K.

Conversely, it is difficult to bring out all the performance of Apple TV 4K in an environment where you do not have an Apple peripheral device or a corresponding monitor.

The accessories are Apple TV HD, Siri Remote, Power Code, Lightning -USB cable, manual, and should be aware that the HDMI code required to connect the main unit to the monitor is not included.

If you have an iPhone, the setting is super easy

The setting method is very easy.Connect Apple TV 4K to the power supply, bring the iPhone closer to the Apple TV 4K body, and just tap the [Settings "button that is automatically displayed on the iPhone side.

This completes from Apple ID to Wi-Fi settings.I am an iPhone user, but the setting of Apple TV 4K felt much smoother than other media streaming terminals.Please note that the Wi-Fi environment (environment other than the tethering of the iPhone used for operation) is in place and the iPhone is at hand.

Convenient point of Apple TV 4K

From here, I will introduce the points that I felt convenient while actually using Apple TV 4K.

・ビデオストリーミングが豊富

You can watch the original content of Apple's flat -rate video distribution service "Apple TV+", centered on movies and dramas.It is recommended for those who like movies and dramas because they can only be watched with this service.To watch, you need to pay the monthly fee or join the plan "Apple One", which allows you to use Apple services.

In addition, 4K videos can be watched, and they are characterized by emphasizing sound quality and good quality.By downloading the app, services such as Netflix and YouTube can be easily linked.Especially when watching a movie, you often feel good sound quality and image quality.

The communication speed is 1 of "Wi-Fi 5".In addition to "Wi-Fi 6", which is said to be 4 times, non-compression 5.1ch / 7.It also supports EARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel), which can transmit 1ch and HD audio via TV.

This time, I checked the video with a 4K compatible monitor and a non -compatible monitor, but both monitors clearly different from when watching normal terrestrial waves, etc.I got.Even a screen saver, which is displayed if you do not operate for a certain period of time, is very beautiful and the quality that you can keep watching unintentionally.

It is also possible to play "photos", "videos", and "music" stored on the iPhone or iPad on TV or speakers.You can watch photos and videos of memories such as family trips and events on television with your family, and listen to Apple Music music together is the best way to spend your home time.

Also, if you are worried about the performance of the built -in speaker of the TV, it is convenient to use HomePod (or HomePod mini) immediately with AirPlay.I always work with HomePod mini when watching movies and dramas, and use it without collaboration when sharing a small photo or video.Because the cooperation is smooth, you can use this properly.

・オンライン会議を大画面に表示することも可能

You can also display online conferences on TV.

Since a meeting can be held on a large screen, it is useful because the faces of each speaker can be seen well during an online meeting with a large number of people.

・アプリやゲームが豊富で楽しめる

Apple TV 4K includes "TV (Apple TV app)", "Music", "Podcast", "Photo", and "Apple Arcade" from the beginning.In addition, additional installation is possible from "App Store".

There are many TV apps, and recently the number of apps such as fitness is increasing, but there are plenty of game apps and you can enjoy various games.On a small smartphone screen, you can play smartphone games that are difficult to do on a large TV screen, and you can enjoy the elaborate graphic screen on a large display.

In the latest OS (Tvos) mounted on the Apple TV 4K, the wireless controllers that can be used in the game application are not only for Apple products, but also for PS4 and PS5, or Xbox One/Series X | S.It also supports /PC, so you can enjoy the Apple game app with your own controller as it is.The setting method was displayed on the screen, so the setting was easy.

・iPhoneがリモコンとして使えるのもポイント

It can be operated with the attached Siri Remote, but it can also be used as a remote control.

I think there are individual differences, but if you are smooth and easy to use with a sense of operation between your fingers and screen, you should use Siri Remote, and those who want to operate a touch panel on a large screen can be used properly depending on your preference. right.

When using the iPhone, there is no need to launch the settings or apps, and when the search screen is the search screen, the remote control function of the iPhone is automatically launched as shown in the image above.When I actually used it, I felt that the iPhone that I was accustomed to input of characters was always used in the character input at the time of search.

In addition, pressing the right side of the remote control can be input by voice.As my experience, I always enter with voice when it is troublesome to enter characters because the accuracy is high and I can search smoothly.

・HomeKitのホームハブになる

The Apple TV is a smart home center, and you can remotely operate bulbs, power supply, sensors, etc. corresponding to smart homes.

The writer is linked to the living room lighting, not only on/off by remote operation on the iPhone, but also sets it automatically when returning home, and enjoys changing brightness and color depending on the situation and time.。It was very convenient to complete the initial settings easily just by loading the barcode of the purchased accessories on the iPhone.

・手持ちのテレビもカラーバランス調整して最適化

The "color balance" adjustment function can be used in combination with the iPhone.

This is a function that adjusts the color of the screen using the iPhone's Face ID and a proximity sensor, and changes the color of Apple TV based on that information to adjust the color balance to a more appropriate color balance.This function cannot be used for terminals that do not support Face ID.

As you proceed with the color balance setting, a instruction to bring your iPhone closer to the TV is displayed on the screen.When the iPhone is actually approached to the TV, a guide frame with the shape of the iPhone is displayed.

The color in the guide frame changes, and adjustment starts automatically.When the adjustment is completed, the subtle differences in saturation are reflected, so you can enjoy more vivid images.Before and after setting this function, I watched the same movie, but after the adjustment was clearly clearer, and I felt like I was drawn into the screen.

If you want to return to the original color balance, you can return it immediately by changing the video mode on the TV, and you can turn off the function on the Apple TV side.I think you have a preference, but if you haven't used this feature yet, please try it.

For those who want to enjoy the video & acoustic specifications to the fullest

Apple TV 4K not only watches high -quality video viewing in 4K, but can easily set up in cooperation with iPhone, enjoy iPhone apps on a large screen, enjoy photos and videos with families, and remorse conferences.There are a wide range of ways to use it.Because it supports smart homes, living in cooperation with lighting and the like will make your life convenient.

In any environment, you can get a certain amount of satisfaction, but you can enjoy the content specifications as much as possible by preparing the 4K -compatible monitor and the latest sound facilities that support Dolby Atmos.It can be said that it is attractive.The cooperation with the iPhone is smooth and you can enjoy it in various ways, so I would like to recommend it especially for iPhone users.