Compared to the iPhone and its complex functions, the Apple TV 4K is a relatively simple device. You have a simple home screen with large icons, a few menus between applications and just not much to configure, really.
Nevertheless, TVOS allows users of the powers to personalize certain elements of the user interface, the behavior of the system, the Siri remote control, etc. Here are some of the essential adjustments that can help you customize your Apple TV experience as 15 minutes.
1. Personalize the Siri remote control
Before you start, you will want to make sure that Apple TV's Grouped Siri remote control behaves as planned. Head to the Settings application and visit the Remote controls and devices section. There, you can possibly accelerate or deactivate the tactile surface of the remote control after testing its default sensitivity.
If you don't often look at Apple TV +content, you can also remedy the TV button on the Siri remote control. By default, by clicking, it will launch the TV application, which houses TV + and other compatible streaming services. When remaping via the same settings section, this will take you instead on the home screen. It is faster to leave applications or switch to each other.
On the same page, scroll down to the Home Theater Control section and activate Turn on your TV with your remote rocking. This will allow you to control a compatible screen using the Siri remote control, saving you require separate remote controls for your 4K Apple TV and the screen itself.
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2. Connect the streaming services (and not just that of Apple)
As mentioned above, the integrated TV application supports a wide range of third-party streaming services, including Disney +, Paramount +, Max (sorry, HBO Max), Hulu, etc. Some services allow you to subscribe directly to the TV application using Apple billing, while others can link your existing accounts. Anyway, adding your streaming services to the TV application, you can enjoy a universal queue that surfaces all your favorite movies and series.
3. Improve your configuration with a homepod (or two)
Apple is known for its gentle integrated ecosystem, which can help us get the higher level audio with the Apple TV.
If you are not satisfied with the integrated speakers of your TV and you have one or two HomePod, you can configure them to go wireless Apple TV Audio. Simply access the Settings app and select Video and audio > Audio output. On this page, your HomePod or HomePod stereo pair should appear automatically as an option available. Simply define the default audio output device.
Not only will this improve the sound quality of the content you consume, but it will also allow you to control Apple TV Media using the HomePod touch screen.
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4. Get an audio and a more precise video
There are thousands of unique televisions and speakers on the market, offering various specifications and technologies. Naturally, the colors and the audio released will not necessarily be identical through the different models. This is why we advise you to calibrate the balance of colors and wireless audio synchronization on tvos.
To do this, visit the Video and audio page in the Settings application. Downwards, you will find a Calibration section housing the Color balance And Wireless audio synchronization Options. Bring your iPhone near your 4K Apple TV and follow the easy instructions on the screen. The first of these options helps display specific colors when you watch movies and emissions, while the second minimizes latency when you are counting on AirPlay or Bluetooth speakers for the audio output.
5. Shop the home screen for you
Like iOS, TVOS has a home screen where you can see icons for installed and discharged applications. You can press an application icon to shake it, then slide on the touch surface of your Siri remote control to move it. You can also place an application icon on another to create a new file file at a time.
If you have trouble identifying which application is selected when browsing the platform, there is a quick and permanent solution. Access the settings and select Accessibility > Display. Below Contrast Section, you will find a Style of focus menu. Choose it High contrast option. This will add a white border around the applications selected on the home screen to spot them less difficult.
Now come back to the main settings page and go to Users and accounts > [your name]. Below iCloud section, switch A home screen on. This will synchronize your current provision of the Home screen on iCloud and apply it to existing and future Apple televisions linked to your account.
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6. Avoid this feeling of synchronization
If you live with family members or roommates, you may want to pay attention to iCloud photos and videos with your Apple TV.
Head for the settings and select Users and accounts > [your name]. Below iCloudgo to Photos. There, you can decide if the photo application on TVOS synchronizes your entire ICLOUD photo and video library, only shared albums, or nothing at all.
It should be noted that the Apple TV photos application will not show the hidden album, regardless of the setting you opt. If you are concerned about some dubious photos, you can easily hide them using your iPhone and display the rest on the big screen.
7. Enjoy beautiful Apple screen savers
Like MacOS, TVOS offers a rich screen library when your Apple TV 4K is inactive. To customize this feature, launch the settings and access Screen savingThen choose one of the four options.
Antennas offers videos taken in various countries and space. In the meantime, the Souvenirs and slideshow And Portraits The options allow you to display photos of your synchronized library. Lately, Flip Presentation of personalized animations of characters from classic cartoons.
You can also adjust other screen saving preferences via the same setting page.
8. Lock the intruders
It would be a shame that someone will take control of the Apple TV 4K screen and throw an audio or an unwanted video. Fortunately, TVOS allows you to define efforts without effort.
Open the parameters and go to Airplay and HomeKit > Allow access. Adjustment Everyone Will let all iOS users nearby detect and launch content to your TV. Choosing it allows you to possibly add a password to restrict nearby malicious users.
Anyone on the same network Requires caster's iPhone to be connected to the same router and also supports password protection. Only people share this house is the safest parameter, because your Apple TV will only be accessible to those you have added to your domestic application.
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