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When I visited a friend's home recently, I was deeply attracted by his Apple TV. After a try, I was impressed by its performance and user experience, which aroused my desire to buy. therefore xiaoz Place an order through Taobao and purchase your own Apple TV. In this article, I will share my unpacking experience, purchase price, and some mandatory software recommended by myself. I hope it can provide useful information for you who are also interested in it.

preface

The reason why Apple TV is relatively small is that the product is not sold to the mainland of China, and many software (such as Netflix) needs magic Internet tools to use silky. Therefore, Xiaobai is not recommended to buy it, otherwise many software may not be used. If you are considering buying, here are some tools and accessories you need to prepare.

• Self provided magic Internet tool
• Apple accounts in non countries, such as Hong Kong or the United States
• A TV supporting 4k or above resolution
• HDMI HD cable (no bonus)
• Type-C charger (no bonus)
• An iPhone (not required)

Configuration and price

The model purchased by xiaoz is: 2022, the 7th generation of Apple TV, American version, 128G. There are differences between different versions. The specific differences are as follows:

• The power plug of the Hong Kong version is not suitable for mainland China and needs to use an adapter, so it is recommended to choose the American version, which does not need additional conversion
• 64G is wireless version for networking, 128G is wireless+Ethernet version, that is to say, 128G version only supports network cable, and 64G only supports wireless

2022 new Apple TV 7th generation, American version, 128G price ￥1188.00 , sent by SF package mail to: https://m.tb.cn/h.gZSbpCr

Physical unpacking

In order to protect the environment, Apple's box is not sealed with plastic film, which is normal.

The bottom of the box is sealed with a brace for anti-counterfeiting, Note: If there is no brace, it may have been unpacked 。

The seller gave a remote control protective sleeve as a gift.

Official accessories include power cord, TV box, remote control, and no HDMI cable and charger.

Next is the box display (the box is very small and can be held in one hand).

The remote control shell is metal and has a strong texture. With the Type-C charging interface, you can use the Android charger to charge. By default, it is 80% Left and right power.

Siri voice input can be used on the side, but it seems that it only supports English.

Common software

The following are some commonly used software recommended by xiaoz. These choices may not be suitable for everyone, so please choose the right software according to your needs. It should be noted that the installation of these software may require the use of non mainland Apple accounts, and some software may require payment.

• aero bee : It is difficult to type the full name of those used for magic Internet access, and they can understand everything they know (need to buy)
• Netflix : A popular streaming media service platform, providing rich movies, TV dramas and original content. It is suitable for users who like to pursue new dramas and movies. (subscription required)
• YouTube : The world's largest video sharing website, which covers various educational, entertainment and information videos. For users of all ages, look for video tutorials, music, news and more. (free+subscription)
• Infuse : Powerful video player, which supports multiple formats of video files, provides excellent organization and playback experience, and is suitable for users who want to play high-quality video files directly on their devices. (need to purchase)
• Vidhub : It has similar functions to Infuse, and is known as the best alternative to the free version of Infuse. It supports the connection to Jellyfin (free)
• Fileball : File management, music player, video player (free+paid)

If you have more excellent software recommendations, please leave a message at the bottom to share.

user's experience

The user interface of Apple TV gives people a clean, tidy and comfortable feeling, which is in sharp contrast to the situation that many Android TV boxes in China are full of bundled software and cluttered advertisements. At the same time, The operation of Apple TV is very smooth, and the quality of third-party software is also quite high. However, it should be noted that most of the software is paid. Without purchasing these software, you may not be able to take full advantage of all the functions of Apple TV.

It seems that the voice input on the sidebar of Apple TV remote control can only recognize English, but not Chinese. Is it because it is not intended to be sold in mainland China? Maybe Xiaoz's posture is wrong. Welcome to leave a message.

Apple TV does not support Chinese voice input, which makes text input with the remote control less effective. However, if you have an iPhone, you can use it to input text remotely, greatly improving the speed and convenience of input.

epilogue

In a word, although Apple TV is a relatively small choice in the domestic market, its simple and elegant user interface and high-quality third-party software really bring users an extraordinary experience. Although Chinese input and software purchase may bring some inconvenience, these are not insurmountable obstacles for users seeking high-quality audio-visual enjoyment. I hope the sharing of this article can help you better understand the features and values of Apple TV, and bring new possibilities to your smart home life.

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