Apple TV

mrscb

I'm wanting to get this or something similar so my son can play his apps etc on his tv. He has sky muliroom( free btw) so won't really need it to watch tv through.just thought he would like his games on a big screen.. Is Apple TV my only option or is there something else I could use.TIA

GwylimT

I don't know if those boxes that turn your tv into a smart TV would do the same.

mrscb

That's what I'm not too sure about.. Some of the things I looked at are wired and I need wireless.. Very confusing.. I'm presuming apple will be an easy set up.

almillar

What games does he want to watch on the big screen? iPad or phone ones? Using Airplay?

mrscb

Ipad apps and airplay mostly.. Maybe watch YouTube videos..

wba31

mrscb wrote: »

Ipad apps and airplay mostly.. Maybe watch YouTube videos..

This works in this context, for airplaying apps or mirroring the screen for games, but I have found when trying it with mine (3 yr old Apple TV, original iPad mini) there is a slight lag between my movement and the result on screen, which when playing Real Racing 3 or Fifa on the iPad means you are late in turning or kicking the ball etc.

It's brilliant for youtube etc, has a youtube app built in, or you can airplay a youtube vid that you have loaded up on phone or ipad.

The Apple TV for me though has now come into it's own with my newly purchased iMac. The iMac is always on, so i can stream all my media to my main TV anytime i want it...

mrscb

Thanks.. He has ipad 3He has a xbox 360 that probably does loads of other stuff and he only uses it to play fifa.. He loves his apps though.. I'm struggling with present ideas so thats why I considered the Apple TV lol

gorilla

I'd recommend them. You can get a refurb direct from Apple for £75 which I think is great value. My experience of refurb's from Apple are that they just come in a non retail box but the device will look new.

almillar

AppleTV is the ideal way to get the picture from an iPad onto a big TV, and plenty more too. There area exceptions to what will work though, Sky Go being the main one I can think of.

mrscb

He's got multiroom so that's ok.. Think I will get one(refurb from Apple.. Got ipad from there too) if he doesn't use it I will lol!

Roxy07

I think the £10-£20 boxes (I think) that turn your TV into a Smart TV are better value.