There's another new way to stream TV with Apple launching a fully refreshed set-top box.The new Apple TV 4K might look pretty similar to its predecessors, but it comes with some neat upgrades, including some features that make sure it keeps up with rivals, including Sky.Perhaps the biggest change is the latest Siri assistant being fully baked in.
This smarter companion should make it much easier and faster to find things to watch using voice commands.Just ask Siri for recommendations, movies featuring favourite stars or box sets recommended by friends in a text message, and it will do the rest Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTApple has even ditched the need to press the remote to activate this function, with the box featuring built-in microphones that can listen out and instantly launch Siri.In addition to making it easier and faster, this voice update has another bonus: it can now be used to find the remote.
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This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you.You can unsubscribe at any time.More Info.Should the channel changer go missing, users simply need to say "Hey Siri, where's the remote" with this command then setting off an in-built alarm tucked inside the rechargeable controller.That's a feature Sky and Amazon's Fire TV Sticks have had for a while and will certainly end the frustration of losing this accessory down the side of the sofa.
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Virgin Media deleting email addresses unless you pay 99p and £65 a year fee Urgent email warning issued to anyone with a Tesco Clubcard | Express.co.uk Helping to improve the overall performance is an A19 processor, which should make scrolling through menus, launching apps and playing games feel more fluid.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTAs the name suggests, it's fully compatible with 4K content and offers access to all the latest streaming services including Netflix, Apple TV, BBC iPlayer and Disney+.To improve the viewing experience, the new box can easily be linked up to four HomePod speakers, including the newly announced HomePod mini devices.This then creates multi-dimensional audio with sound beamed all around the room.Just as before, it can be used to play music, easily syncs with the Apple Watch and Fitness+ for an interactive home workout and offers an easy way to control smart home devices, including cameras.The new Apple TV 4K has jumped in price, with prices now starting from £299.
If that cost hasn't put you off, it goes on sale soon.
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