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smart tv

  1. Khavik

    Any advantages over good smart TV?

    I have a decent Samsung with smart tv that has every app I need, EXCEPT F1TV. Are there any other advantages of AppleTV over Samsung smart tv? 1 app is a weak argument to buy it for 1/4 of minimal salary in my country, especially since I can cast it from my phone via AirPlay (even if it works...
  2. S

    First Time MacBook user using smart TV as external Monitor

    I really hope someone can help me with the following; I am using LG 55inch OLED 4K TV as an external monitor for my new MacBook Pro. I am trying to use a custom resolution of 3200x1800 instead of 4K resolution. However I don't want the screen to be stretched to fit TV, I simply want to have an...
  3. C

    What's the use for Apple TV with an Android TV?

    Hi all, This is going to sound very naive; but I just bought a TV after 6 years (a Sony with Android TV). My first SmartTV I've been using Apple TV for years and love it; but with the Smart TV, having both seems redundant. What's the use of an Apple TV with a SmartTV (AndroidTV)? Is there...
  4. N

    iPhone 8/Plus Stream from iPhone to tv

    Hello. Would like to stream from iPhone 8 iOS 13.3 to smart tv. Any app or software or Bluetooth do this for minimal cost? They would not have WiFi access. I know can purchase dongle. Thoughts? Suggestions?
  5. M

    Apple TV best option?

    Hi. We are a two-user Apple family with multiple MacBook Pros and a couple desktops, plus iPads. As someone familiar with Mac, I thought Apple TV would be the device of choice. Given my requirements, am I correct? I would like a setup that would enable several people to watch different streams...
  6. TheDailyApple

    iPhone 7/Plus Streaming 4K HDR content through iPhone 7

    I have several iTunes movies available in 4K HDR, however I don’t have a screen to play them on. My friends have a 4K tv which will be getting the Airplay 2 update. So while I know my iPhone 7 can’t play 4K HDR movies, I was wondering if it’d be possible to Airplay them to my friend’s tv. Does...
  7. rkirkby85

    Make iMac into a media centre

    I'm brand new to the forum and in need of help if anyone is able? I want to get rid of my TV and use my iMac as a regular computer sometimes at a desk, but then sometimes sit on the sofa (just opposite) and watch Youtube, Netflix etc. I can do this now but i have to make the screen text really...