Here are 15 of the best things you probably didn’t know you could do with the Apple TV.
The tips in this article apply to all Apple TV and Apple TV 4K models runningtvOS 12and up.
It might even find a free way to watch a TV show or movie you didn’t know about.
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Select your item in the results that pop up at the bottom of the screen.
On the search result screen, look forAvailable Onunder the description for your options.
ClickOpen Into launch the video in your preferred app.
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The video skips back a few seconds, temporarily turns on closed captioning, and boosts the volume.
you’re free to do it using Siri and the Apple TV.
To access them, start watching any video and swipe down on the Siri Remote.
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SelectSubtitlesand then swipe across to the language you want.
poke the remote to turn on subtitles in that language.
Subtitles aren’t the only options you’re free to access this way.
If you selectAudio, you could control the spoken language of the video you’re watching.
To do this, go toSettings>Remotes and Devices.
First, enableTurn On Your TV with Your Remote(orControl TVs and Receiverson older models).
Then clickVolume Controland snag the option you prefer.
ChooseAutoif you’re not sure.
To do this, you useAirPlay Mirroring, a feature built into iOS, macOS, and tvOS.
But that isn’t necessarily best if you’re watching in the dark.
In that case, you might prefer a more muted look.
you might get it with the Apple TV’s Dark Mode.
Enable this, and the design of the home screen gets darker and more appropriate for low-light viewing.
To enable Apple TV Dark Mode, clickSettings>Appearance>Dark.
ChooseAutomaticto have Apple TV switch to Dark Mode at night.
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The hub helps devices communicate with each other and lets you control them over the internet.
If you have a Bluetooth accessory, you’re able to connect it to your Apple TV.
If the machine requires a pin to pair, enter it.
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If you have an iPhone running iOS 11 and up, Apple TV controls are built right intoControl Center.
You canuse it to control the Apple TVinstead of relying on the Siri Remote or the app.
To do this, go to the Apple TV home screen and press theBackorMenubutton on the remote.
With that mode, the TV shows a screensaver and instructions for how to connect.
To enable this, go toSettings>AirPlay>Conference Room Displayand toggleConference Room DisplaytoOn.
Then, let go of the buttons, and the Apple TV restarts.
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You don’t have to arrange or sync them manually, however.
With the One Home Screen feature, you don’t have to worry about it.
To enable One Home Screen, go toSettings>Users & Accountsand toggleOne Home ScreentoOn.
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On older models, go toSettings>Accounts>iCloudand toggleOne Home ScreentoOn.
You canconnect Apple TV to Wi-Fi without a remoteusing an Ethernet cable and the iOS Remote app.
Then, go toSettings>Subscriptions>Manage>Cancel Subscription.
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