Adam Kos Although Apple offers its Apple TV, it is not a display device, but a smart box that expands the possibilities of a classic TV. If you still have a "dumb" TV, it will provide it with smart functions, the Internet and an App Store with applications. But modern smart TVs have Apple services already integrated.
If you want to enjoy Apple services and other added features of its overall ecosystem on your TV, you don't need to invest in an Apple TV right away. That is, of course, provided that you have the appropriate model of television from the given brand. Such a connected Apple TV will practically only bring an App Store with the possibility of installing applications, games and the Apple Arcade platform.
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It is logical that since Apple also entered the field of streaming services, they are trying to get them into as many products as possible outside of their own brand. It's about getting users regardless of what device they're using. That is why it offers Apple TV+ and Apple Music on the web. This allows you to enjoy these services regardless of the devices you own and use, and it can be said that you will be able to access these services on anything that has internet access and a web browser. You can watch Apple TV+ on the web tv.apple.com and Apple Music to listen to music.apple.com.
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Watch and listen on smart TVs
Samsung, LG, Vizio and Sony are the four manufacturers that natively support Apple TV+ viewing on their TVs because they offer the Apple TV app. You can find a detailed list of all TVs as well as other devices such as game consoles etc. on the website Apple support. You can easily find out if your model is supported. E.g. Vizio TVs support the Apple TV app as early as 2016 models.
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Listening to Apple Music is noticeably worse. This music streaming service debuted on smart TVs only a year ago, and only on Samsung ones. Only now is support added for LG smart TVs. In the case of Samsung TVs, Apple Music is among the available applications, on LG you have to install it from app store.
Other Apple features
Using the function AirPlay you can stream or share content from the device to Apple TV or smart TVs that support AirPlay 2. Whether it's video, photos, or the device's screen. Support is offered not only by Samsung and LG TVs, but also by Sony and Vizio. You can find a complete overview of the device on Apple's support pages. The platform also offers television models from this quartet of manufacturers HomeKit. Thanks to it, you can control your entire smart home through the TV.
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But if you're currently choosing a new TV and want to get the most out of it in terms of the interconnectedness of Apple's devices and the company's entire ecosystem, it's clear that it is advisable to reach for those from Samsung and LG. So if you are planning to invest in an Apple TV, or if you no longer own one, because then it doesn't really matter which TV you go for.
Which TV can send sound to HomePod without AppleTV? Not just from the AppleTV app, but completely?