Apple TV turn normal TV into smart TV?

MrsE_2

jem16 wrote: »

Apple TV is designed to interact with other Apple devices and iTunes to stream content to your TV. You can also use it to mirror what's on your iPad or iPhone etc. Netflix is also available to stream movies, TV shows etc. Netflix, iTunes all require you to purchase stuff.

Thank you, that's what I wanted to know.
So you would have the internet (from the iPhone) on the TV.

jem16

MrsE wrote: »

Thank you, that's what I wanted to know.
So you would have the internet (from the iPhone) on the TV.

If you're using mirroring then yes although it does depend on how new your iPhone is. Some of the earlier models won't allow AirPlay.

Is there a particular reason for wanting the internet on your TV?

MrsE_2

jem16 wrote: »

If you're using mirroring then yes although it does depend on how new your iPhone is. Some of the earlier models won't allow AirPlay.

Is there a particular reason for wanting the internet on your TV?

I can buy an Apple TV unit (latest) cheap as someone bought one for cartoon HD & now it's been turned off.
They already have a smart TV.

[Deleted User]

MrsE wrote: »

I can buy an Apple TV unit (latest) cheap

There is certainly nothing to prevent you buying this product, but it will add very little functionality to your current Sky set up.

It would only be genuinely useful if you were to cancel Sky.

jem16

MrsE wrote: »

I can buy an Apple TV unit (latest) cheap as someone bought one for cartoon HD & now it's been turned off.
They already have a smart TV.

Yes but you're still not telling us your reason for wanting internet on your TV.

It's difficult to help you unless you give us more exact information.

Buzby

VisionMan wrote: »

If anyone thinks Sky are bad, you want (don't) to try Apple. They charge you for everything.

A very wide-ranging and grossly inaccurate statement. I'd forgotten all Sky content was free also.

MrsE_2

Moneyineptitude wrote: »

There is certainly nothing to prevent you buying this product, but it will add very little functionality to your current Sky set up.

It would only be genuinely useful if you were to cancel Sky.

My daughter has a smart TV she can look at her photos in 42 inch, she can access utube (I think) on it. The internet in general.
With Apple TV I could play the hundreds of songs stored on my phone via the TV.

fed_up_and_stressed

MrsE wrote: »

With Apple TV I could play the hundreds of songs stored on my phone via the TV.

Hello Mrs E !

Surprised you are here as you had posted you were leaving! What a nice surprise ! :j

Anyway I take it your phone is an iphone. If so as far as I am aware Apple like to just have connectivity between Apple based interfaces. As such best bet would be to get Apple tv .. Or load the music on icloud and play it through another device such as an ipad. (Great for taking everywhere and much better sound in my opinion than the iphone -certainly in my experience anyway).

I love Apple products.

penrhyn

If the OP can afford Apple products they can afford a new TV!!

Go Android:D

almillar

My daughter has a smart TV she can look at her photos in 42 inch, she can access utube (I think) on it. The internet in general.
With Apple TV I could play the hundreds of songs stored on my phone via the TV.

Bingo! You can do all these things with an AppleTV and compatible iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone.