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What are some benefits of Apple TV over a ChromeCast (Smart TV one)? (kbin.run)

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What are some of the big upsides for a Apple TV over any Android or other smart TV devices on the market?

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[–] garretble 9 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (9 children)

I have the first gen AppleTV 4K from something like 2017, and it’s still fast. Like, fast fast. Opening apps are still instantaneous or take just a second. It still runs the newest OS. No ads on home screen (or anywhere on the os, really). Also the touchpad remote everyone hates is actually my fave.

Compared to a Chromecast with Google TV that Google gave me for free a couple years ago for some reason (I think because I had a YouTube red sub for so long), it’s so much nicer. The Chromecast is SLOW as dogshit while it tries to load up all the ads and garbage on the main screen. I don’t HATE it, and it gets the job done, but I use it in my bed room and am never like “wow this is great.” As soon as Apple drops a new revision of the AppleTV I’ll probably buy it and move this older one I have in the living room to the bedroom.

[–] Hackerman_uwu 1 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Is there any ad free YouTube app for Apple TV? The only reason I haven’t switched is SmartTubeTV app.

[–] crossover 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Unfortunate not. The only option (other than paying for YouTube premium) is to airplay from a phone/laptop that has ad blockers.

[–] Hackerman_uwu 1 points 7 months ago

Bummer.

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