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Andrewtst
post May 22 2019, 01:14 AM

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QUOTE(ziniowong @ Nov 21 2018, 04:49 PM)
Malaysia store can link with movies anywhere? I've bought stuff from google play/ ms store/ amazon, so movies anywhere is extremely important for me
edit* just to correct what i just said previously, the cheapest 4k movie is actually 4.99 usd
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I know this is half year ago question, I just notice this thread today, haha!

Movies Anywhere only can link account create in USA. In addition it is useless as it only playback as 1080p even your movies is 4K HDR.

Just switch your iTunes account if you have multiple country iTunes account, it is instant switch and only keying password once during setup.

QUOTE(soonwai @ Apr 4 2019, 08:43 PM)
Latest AppleTV 4K update removed my AppleTV’s ability to turn off my TV. Was working fine previously. sad.gif
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So far no issue for me, I use Apple TV 4K remote one short turn off my Apple TV 4K, my Panasonic TV and also my LG SK9Y Soundbar.
Also work turning on all once.

QUOTE(gogo2 @ Apr 4 2019, 09:26 PM)
It’s actually not. Apple TV have hardware bug that many people complain. You can google it. You can try reset Apple TV to see if that works.
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So far until now, I never face any issue, touch wood. I am totally no regret buying Apple TV 4K. smile.gif

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post May 22 2019, 01:17 AM

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So this is What is New in Apple tvOS 12.3, any different?
A better looking Apple TV icon, that it, inside is very similar as previous design.
Another changes is this new Apple TV app is finally support Malaysia iTunes account.

By the mean time, I totally No Regret buying Apple TV 4K, it is the only TV Box can playback Dolby Atmos for Netflix.
Beside this it is the cheapest way to get legal streaming movies up to 4K HDR.

Also, the processor is freaking powerful and no issue playback own collection up to actual 4K UHD Blu-ray without compression quality film.
Infuse doing it freaking awesome here.

Apple TV 4K Main Interface
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The New Apple TV app
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Netflix
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Infuse Main Interface
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Infuse Movie Catalog
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Infuse Movie Interface
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post May 22 2019, 07:34 AM

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QUOTE(gogo2 @ May 22 2019, 07:26 AM)
I don’t see why we need TV app when the iTunes movie app work just fine.  confused.gif
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I agree on that, that TV app is very useless for us and I never use.

It may a little useful for US and UK people as they can subscribe others TV channel there and can watch nearly everything in one app place instead of go for separation apps. But still it is not useful for me, I rather go different apps to watch. Also due to limitation like Netflix won't fully support, third party not streaming service apps not support, this Apple TV app became unable cover everything in one app, it is very useless in my opinion.

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post May 22 2019, 07:45 AM

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QUOTE(gogo2 @ May 22 2019, 07:44 AM)
But it looks nice nevertheless... rclxms.gif
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Haha! It do look nice! Apple tvOS interface is well done and very friendly to use.
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post May 22 2019, 11:00 PM

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QUOTE(mintgadget @ May 22 2019, 10:53 PM)
Where’s your plex icon... since tv is useless why is it on your first fav icon... hehe

plex 2.2 for tvOS is awesome
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Plex is not that good compare with Infuse. Plex is still in my Apple TV 4K box just somewhere below as I not using it. I keep it for hope one day it can do same as Infuse, maybe needs sometimes, already a year, not much improvement on Plex when enabling subtitle. I hope Plex can solve this issue as Plex had easier to find movies as they is a listing on side follow a b c. This is something missing from Infuse.

Plex cannot playback smoothly once enable .SRT subtitle. Beside this it also cannot enable .PGS or .VOBSUB subtitle as it will transcode the movie. Once transcode it is not original quality, the worst not support HDR. I already subscribe to Plex for testing the new player, but result is same. It won't transcode as long you not using .PGS subtitle. This is still not solved in latest version 2.2

Infuse no such issue and freaking smooth, that the reason I only use Infuse but connect to Plex Media Server for easier organize my movies. biggrin.gif
The problem of Infuse is they don't have media server, thus I need supplement of Plex Media Server.

As for TV icon, I just put there during screen capture, haha! Just for illustration purpose. tongue.gif

My Plex is still there but not using until they solved the subtitle issue.

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post May 23 2019, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(mintgadget @ May 23 2019, 10:22 AM)
I guess we have different requirements... I am opposite of you infuse pro is just sitting there and not used. I don’t need subs as mostly watch English tv. For mobility especially catching up on series when travelling abroad plex is great. Sadly I don’t use infuse enough. As for srt subs. No complaints so far from users.
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Srt no issue, just sometimes you will notice frame skip on remux copy of 4K HDR movie. No this issue on infuse.

But plenty movies came with pgs instead of srt especially those remux copy. I know can easier find subtitle replacement but I want instant find at apps not separate find at PC. Plex do support find subtitle instant but I think it disable it if already got subtitle inside as sometimes I don't find that option. Infuse always can find

I use to subtitle normatter what language movie I watch. I need English subtile even for English film. Chinese subtitle for Chinese film. Foreign movie that I don't understand I need English subtitle. Subtitle is too important for me. smile.gif

Apple tvOS only I use Infuse and it is same mobility as Plex because I use Plex plugin inside Infuse.

Plex had better interface but weaker on smoothness performance and bad subtitle support.

I already infuse pro life time user because it give me the best. Plex Pass I only subscribe to test if they mentioned something new related to playback and subtitle support. At least it is support SRT now not like previous but it is not enough as at least need support PGS as well because this both is common.

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QUOTE(szecheng @ Jun 8 2019, 11:13 PM)
Hi All,

I own an lg oled c8.
Buying an apple tv 4k.

will there be any difference on picture quality on app like netflix & others between tv build in app & apple tv 4k app?
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I can said Apple TV load better, always sharp image when compare to my Panasonic TV. Sorry not sure on LG TV.
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QUOTE(gogo2 @ Jun 22 2019, 12:11 PM)
Wow, I just realise I can airplay 2 from Apple TV to my HiFi stereo using Airport express gen2 . Awesome.
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Good to know that! Great!
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post Jun 30 2019, 07:33 AM

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QUOTE(cipikicipika @ Jun 24 2019, 01:53 AM)
I have been using LG 55" UK63 Series UHD HDR Smart TV to watch mostly Netflix. is it worth to buy apple tv 4K if only have Malaysia iTunes account?how can I play local live tv or abroad live tv such HBO etc? are they need to subscribe and pay? is the 32G version just enough? if you buy the movie from apple tv, where the file store?can save it in NAS?
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Everything buy from iTunes did not store locally, you are streaming back and need internet everytime you watch it.

32GB is enough unless you plan to install plenty of games.

QUOTE(Zhe Xia @ Jun 29 2019, 03:40 PM)
Is there any APP I can download/install from Apple TV App Store to watch Chinese drama from China/Taiwan/Hong Kong ?
So far I found Gt TV Taiwan APP but it required account registration with Taiwan SIM card number only, So this App for Taiwan country only, people in other country cannot register account.
Because unless I go to Taiwan to buy a SIM card for my smartphone than only I will have a Taiwan phone number to register an account in Gt TV website.

Other APP I found on Apple TV that play Chinese TV are from Christian Organisation that is not what I want to watch.

Or is there a way to install APPs from iPhone App Store into Apple TV?
Because there are a lots of APPs from iPhone App Store can play Chinese drama from China/Taiwan/Hong Kong.
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Cannot and not possible.
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post Jun 30 2019, 07:34 AM

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QUOTE(gogo2 @ Jun 29 2019, 04:25 PM)
32Gb is enough. If only have itunes Malaysia is worth since you can buy 4K movie with Dolby Vision. I hope your tv support Dolby vision.

I think HBO only can subscribe through Astro.
I think it's a no. Haha. Not sure if iQiyi can.
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iQiyi not support playback locally, it is region based.
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QUOTE(gogo2 @ Jun 30 2019, 08:05 AM)
But those subscribe to Astro one not sure need view from Astro or not. If yes then no point also as Astro GO not in Apple TV.
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QUOTE(Vannus @ Jul 6 2019, 02:33 PM)
New APTV4k 32gb user here. Love the Netflix with Dolby vision and Dolby Atmos playing both together on my LG oled B6. However found out that infuse can play my 4K remux atmos hdr movies over local NAS, but where is the atmos? Looks like this is the biggest drawback to become the best tv box.

On the other hand I had 2017 nvidia shield too, local USB  and Local NAS playback was perfect supporting all 4K hdr Dolby Atmos. But this box Netflix streaming sucks. No Dolby vision no Dolby Atmos.

On the other hand, the above 2 don't have any 4K disc player, to make a complete home theater sources, Xbox 1 S/X is required.

Conclusion, there is no 1 complete box that consolidates all 3 above to become the ultimate 4K HDR Dolby Vision Dolby Atmos movie source yet. Sad that we need to have 3 devices at this point of time.
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Yalo.

They is no perfect box.

But lucky the Infuse still support up to 7.1 output as LPCM just can't have the Atmos, they do is different there as I got few Dolby Atmos 4K UHD Blu-ray and I have the Remux version as well, it is not like heaven and hell different but they is different there.

Hoping support on local playback of TrueHD Atmos is not possible unless Apple support it. For local playback of Dolby Digital Plus Atmos do support in MrMC apps. Currently Infuse not support yet.
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Finally Plex is able to display all type of subtitle without transcode the movie and play in original format.

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QUOTE(Vannus @ Jul 11 2019, 02:44 PM)
Can Plex on APTV4k plays network local Remux file with Dolby Atmos passthru?

Checked that infuse app only plays TrueHD 7.1 when feed with local movie file with atmos.

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No player is able to passthru Dolby Atmos in TrueHD due to Apple didn't put the support and Dolby Atmos the metadata cannot when thru as LPCM.

Apple TV 4K only support Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus for the moment and only change if Apple change it.

You only can listen up to Dolby TrueHD via LPCM.

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Finally my Apple TV 4K YouTube is support 4K (2160p) resolution. No HDR yet though.

If your Apple TV 4K YouTube had no 2160p resolution to choose from, try change region to USA and tada the 4K resolution is appear.

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QUOTE(tcwan @ Oct 8 2020, 07:24 AM)
It works on mine without having to change region. The 4K demos on YouTube were amazing.
Edit: tvOS 14.0.2 (latest release)
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It doesn't appear for me even on latest 14.0.2 when my original region was set to Malaysia.

Too bad still no HDR. So for HDR content I still need using my TV YouTube apps.

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QUOTE(tcwan @ Oct 9 2020, 08:11 AM)
I read in other forums that YouTube 4K availability is like playing lottery. One user with multiple devices could get it to work on some but not all. Seems like it depends on YouTube and how they're actually rolling it out.
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Ya and also I just notice sometimes appear sometimes missing.

Now use back my TV YouTube as everything is there include HDR.

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post Apr 27 2021, 02:38 AM

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Just done update and try the color calibration for my Apple TV 4K and it show my TV color balance is accurate, no need to calibrate. lol. rclxms.gif

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QUOTE(gogo2 @ Apr 27 2021, 09:13 AM)
LoL...

I heard new Apple TV has slower gpu
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Do you think A12 will slower than A10? Lol
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QUOTE(gogo2 @ Apr 27 2021, 10:28 AM)
LOL no... I think overall should be faster.

But I think the Youtuber just want to create story to make people watch his Youtube

But what he said is true also la. If GPU is slower then its kinda sad for an upgrade

But its good for old gen TV box. We still possibly have the fastest GPU TV box.
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Actually not many changes for new one, so I may not buying anymore.

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