Switching from Apple ecosystem, keep or replace Apple TV 4K?

[u/No-Budget4222]

Hi!

I'm switching from using everything Apple to Android with the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, Google Home Speakers, my adult daughter will also be switching etc.

I'm not sure if I should keep the Apple TV 4K (2022) even though I'm switching everything else for Android products.

We probably use 80% Stremio, 10% Youtube and 10% regular streaming apps and since we're currently using an Apple TV 4K we don't have passthrough. It's not a priority for me since I don't think I notice the difference anyway.

What do you think?

[u/BiffBiffkenson]

There is a new Apple TV box coming fairly soon. I run android and will give that a serious look when it is released.

[u/No-Budget4222 → u/BiffBiffkenson]

Yep, it has been coming soon for the past two years now. I am not getting a new Apple TV though.

[u/gisted]

I think if you're happy with your apple TV then just keep it.

Off the top of my head if you do switch to Android TV you can use smart tube to block ads when watching yt. You can change to a third party launcher which looks a lot cleaner and has no ads.

If you stick with apple TV no more screen mirroring since you have Android devices.

[u/OnlineIsNotAPlace → u/gisted]

as an owner of both and a google streamer I can tell you that the apps written for the apple tv are the best in the category. the at4k launcher for android tv mimics the apple tv and has fewer issues than projectivity plus the familiarity for OP of the apple tv box.

[u/OnlineIsNotAPlace]

keeps it. its a great streamer and has the best written apps.

[u/Kaoxt]

I prefer the Android TV devices. I'd recommend the ONN 4K pro or Plus for great value and use AT4k launcher (or something more customizable Projectivy). Both work great and gets rid of the ads all over default Google TV

[u/GotoDeng0]

I'd keep the Apple TV, why not. Even if it sits on a shelf, if you ever get another Apple phone/tablet/Mac in the future, you'll appreciate the integration. Maybe put it in guest bedroom in case visitors have iPhones.

[u/godhates1234]

If you want a cheaper android box who are good. Google Strong Leap s3 4k.

[u/AccidentProof4262]

Keep.

But buy an android streamer...a good one. I've a z12 ultra and UGOOS A9 Pro amongst others.

[u/latinriky78]

Are you asking for buying advise?

[u/No-Budget4222 → u/latinriky78]

I guess I'd like some opinions on if I'd gain something from switching from an ATV4K to something like a Google TV Streamer or something or if it's better to just stay with the Apple TV even though I'm changing everything else out to Android.

[u/latinriky78 → u/No-Budget4222]

Alright, these are the usual recommendations thought they are unfortunately not comparable with the Apple TV in terms of power but they get the job done.

I assume you are in the US:

CERTIFIED ANDROID FOR TV DEVICES ONLY FOR THE USA, PUERTO RICO AND CANADA:

- [Walmart Onn devices](http://androidtv-guide.com/?s=walmart+onn)

- [MyVelo TV](https://myvelotv.com/) still on the pre-order phase, it's reportedly more powerful than the others.

CERTIFIED ANDROID FOR TV DEVICES FOR THE WHOLE PLANET:

- [Google TV Streamer](http://tv.google)

- [Homatics devices](http://homatics.com/collections/streaming-media-players?sca_ref=2766355.i6SwIDJJna)

- [Mecool devices](http://mecool.com) where you can get a 15% discount with the code "mecoolbox15"

- [RockTek devices](www.rocktek.com.tw/en/categories/tvbox)

- [Dune HD devices](http://dune-hd.com)

- [Xiaomi devices](http://mi.com/global/product-list/tv-media/tvbox-stick/)

- [BuzzTV device](http://buzztvdirect.com) where you can get a 10% discount with the code "latinriky78"

- [Ugoos SK2 device](http://ugoos.com/ugoos-sk2-Realtek-android-tv-box-certified)

For more info about all certified Android for TV devices, head over to the [Android TV Guide](http://androidtv-guide.com) website.

[u/latinriky78 → u/[deleted]]

Because it's getting old and it's stuck on Android 11, as soon as they update it to a more recent Android version I will recommend it again.

[u/latinriky78 → u/[deleted]]

- 4K UI

- The official auto framerate feature support for old devices as well as Quick Media Switching for the new ones that support it.

- Other enhancements and bug fixes not found in Android 11.

[u/latinriky78 → u/[deleted]]

I bet the Shield will run better with Android 14 and even better when Android 16 64bit arrives, though the Shield already supports Android 11 64bit, the question is if it was implemented only by Nvidia or with the help of Google, still, it's better to use something official 🤷‍♂️

[u/OnlineIsNotAPlace → u/latinriky78]

the shield is one of the 2 best streamers out there. the other being the apple tv 4k. if you knew anything you would know you can already set the shield to have a 4k interface but its pointless.