Apple TV Coming to XBOX Nov 10th - Blu-ray Forum

BillieCassin · 11-02-2020, 08:27 PM

I know this isn't the video game forum, but I thought folks would be interested to know there will be another place to be able to watch iTunes purchased content officially now on XBOX (existing One and the new Series X/S).

The new Apple TV app will not only have Apple TV+ content but also let you access your digital video library.

This was big news for me, since I do most everything through my XBOX, and I find the pairing with my phone and my TV directly to be a pain.

https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/2/2...-date-features

The Watcher 69 · 11-04-2020, 12:21 AM

Good to hear! Xbox is our primary source of entertainment too, even though we have an Apple TV.

lgans316 · 11-04-2020, 06:52 AM

Stick to your ATV box. Why? Because Apple have capped the bit rates on non-ATV devices. The max you get is 17 Mbps and most of the time it is 8-10 Mbps as opposed to 20-31 Mbps. Its even worse than Netflix at the moment who are streaming 4K/HDR contents at 15.6 Mbps.

The Watcher 69 · 11-05-2020, 05:26 AM

Dang, sad to hear.

MatOfTheDead · 11-09-2020, 01:35 PM

you can download it now if you search the store for it

Steedeel · 11-09-2020, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lgans316

Stick to your ATV box. Why? Because Apple have capped the bit rates on non-ATV devices. The max you get is 17 Mbps and most of the time it is 8-10 Mbps as opposed to 20-31 Mbps. Its even worse than Netflix at the moment who are streaming 4K/HDR contents at 15.6 Mbps.

Why have they done that?

lgans316 · 11-09-2020, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Why have they done that?

Don't know. Worth emailing Apple about it. To be frank, its quite bit starved on non-ATV devices (10-12 Mbps Avg) is barely anything to rave about for a 4K HDR stream.

BillieCassin · 11-09-2020, 10:37 PM

Dropped a day early today.

Had a chance to play with it a bit. The app itself is very slick. Responsive. Was easy to link my account, and once I did I had access to my whole iTunes video library (including the Movies Anywhere content that carries over, it's always hit or miss which titles appear where, at first look the majority of them appear to be here).

I sampled a few shows and movies - I don't have any way to measure bit rates or anything, but what I saw looked pretty good. I'll have to compare side by side with some of the other methods of watching to see what I think.

Really, though, the big deal for me is having access to the Apple-only content that I have, easily on the TV without having to deal with casting/etc. Having it finally brings all the content I have access to into one system. And I really do like the app experience itself - moving through content, and fast-forwarding/etc. is very smooth and easy (I really like using the D-pad instead of the triggers like many apps do).

Steedeel · 11-09-2020, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillieCassin

Dropped a day early today.

Had a chance to play with it a bit. The app itself is very slick. Responsive. Was easy to link my account, and once I did I had access to my whole iTunes video library (including the Movies Anywhere content that carries over, it's always hit or miss which titles appear where, at first look the majority of them appear to be here).

I sampled a few shows and movies - I don't have any way to measure bit rates or anything, but what I saw looked pretty good. I'll have to compare side by side with some of the other methods of watching to see what I think.

Really, though, the big deal for me is having access to the Apple-only content that I have, easily on the TV without having to deal with casting/etc. Having it finally brings all the content I have access to into one system. And I really do like the app experience itself - moving through content, and fast-forwarding/etc. is very smooth and easy (I really like using the D-pad instead of the triggers like many apps do).

I seem to have issues when I link my account on PS4. Did it with Spotify and YouTube and frequently get signed out of both. I can get back in but it’s a nuisance.

darthpepsi · 11-10-2020, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lgans316

Stick to your ATV box. Why? Because Apple have capped the bit rates on non-ATV devices. The max you get is 17 Mbps and most of the time it is 8-10 Mbps as opposed to 20-31 Mbps. Its even worse than Netflix at the moment who are streaming 4K/HDR contents at 15.6 Mbps.

I was wondering this the other day when I was watching Hobbit BOTFA with my vizio app and it looked terrible compared to my AppleTV 4K box. Is this confirmed because i would rather not have to buy another 4K tv box but will if this is the issue. I have a new 900H coming next week so ill test on the Sony AppleTV app first.

lgans316 · 11-10-2020, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by darthpepsi

I was wondering this the other day when I was watching Hobbit BOTFA with my vizio app and it looked terrible compared to my AppleTV 4K box. Is this confirmed because i would rather not have to buy another 4K tv box but will if this is the issue. I have a new 900H coming next week so ill test on the Sony AppleTV app first.

To these who are interested in numbers and prefer better picture quality:

1) Lawrence of Arabia - FireTV - 8-17 Mbps. Most of the time, its hovering around 10 Mbps.

2) Lawrence of Arabia - ATV (iTunes) - 24-31 Mbps (Avg-Peak)

3) Lawrence of Arabia - ATV (MA) - 25-32 Mbps (Avg-Peak)

If you want screenshots, let me know. I have developer menu enabled on ATV using Xcode on MacOS and FireTV stick with developer tools installed.

onyx527 · 12-04-2020, 05:13 PM

This app works terrible on my Xbox one x

No Atmos and base hdr, no Dolby vision.

The Apple TV app on my LG TV works way better. Solid Dolby vision and Atmos

Is it working ok for anyone else? I always wish the Xbox could be the media beast but it’s absolutely not.

11-02-2020, 08:27 PM	#1
BillieCassin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:34	Apple TV Coming to XBOX Nov 10th I know this isn't the video game forum, but I thought folks would be interested to know there will be another place to be able to watch iTunes purchased content officially now on XBOX (existing One and the new Series X/S). The new Apple TV app will not only have Apple TV+ content but also let you access your digital video library. This was big news for me, since I do most everything through my XBOX, and I find the pairing with my phone and my TV directly to be a pain. https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/2/2...-date-features

11-04-2020, 12:21 AM	#2
The Watcher 69 Active Member Member since:Dec 2018	Good to hear! Xbox is our primary source of entertainment too, even though we have an Apple TV.

11-04-2020, 06:52 AM	#3
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	Stick to your ATV box. Why? Because Apple have capped the bit rates on non-ATV devices. The max you get is 17 Mbps and most of the time it is 8-10 Mbps as opposed to 20-31 Mbps. Its even worse than Netflix at the moment who are streaming 4K/HDR contents at 15.6 Mbps.

11-05-2020, 05:26 AM	#4
The Watcher 69 Active Member Member since:Dec 2018	Dang, sad to hear.

11-09-2020, 01:35 PM	#5
MatOfTheDead Active Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Walsall West Midlands	you can download it now if you search the store for it

11-09-2020, 10:37 PM	#8
BillieCassin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:34	Dropped a day early today. Had a chance to play with it a bit. The app itself is very slick. Responsive. Was easy to link my account, and once I did I had access to my whole iTunes video library (including the Movies Anywhere content that carries over, it's always hit or miss which titles appear where, at first look the majority of them appear to be here). I sampled a few shows and movies - I don't have any way to measure bit rates or anything, but what I saw looked pretty good. I'll have to compare side by side with some of the other methods of watching to see what I think. Really, though, the big deal for me is having access to the Apple-only content that I have, easily on the TV without having to deal with casting/etc. Having it finally brings all the content I have access to into one system. And I really do like the app experience itself - moving through content, and fast-forwarding/etc. is very smooth and easy (I really like using the D-pad instead of the triggers like many apps do).

12-04-2020, 05:13 PM	#12
onyx527 Active Member Member since:Oct 2015 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:46	This app works terrible on my Xbox one x No Atmos and base hdr, no Dolby vision. The Apple TV app on my LG TV works way better. Solid Dolby vision and Atmos Is it working ok for anyone else? I always wish the Xbox could be the media beast but it’s absolutely not.

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