{"id":82414,"date":"2021-12-02T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=82414"},"modified":"2024-05-30T23:25:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T03:25:48","slug":"7-best-apple-tv-4k-settings-and-tricks-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/7-best-apple-tv-4k-settings-and-tricks-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Apple TV 4K Settings and Tricks You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Apple TV 4K is among the best streaming devices with top-of-the-line features and high-end functionalities. Although the streaming box is easy to set up, some not-so-obvious configurations can enhance your streaming and navigation experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll list seven of these Apple TV 4K settings and show you how to use them. Before you proceed, make sure you have the latest tvOS version installed on your Apple TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Calibrate Your TV for Color Balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should calibrate your Apple TV when setting it up for the first time. That\u2019ll ensure you get the best color and picture quality when streaming movies. If you haven’t done that already, we\u2019ll show you to go about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have an iPhone that supports Face ID, you can use the tvOS \u201cColor Balance\u201d feature to improve your television\u2019s picture quality automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the Color Balance tool, Apple TV will use your phone to measure your television\u2019s color response and adjust its output to enhance image quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, your iPhone must support Face ID and run iOS 14.5 or later. The operation doesn\u2019t require your devices (iPhone and Apple TV) to be on the same network. Calibrating your TV\u2019s color balance doesn\u2019t require an internet connection. Simply move your iPhone close to the television and follow the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. On your Apple TV, head to Settings<\/strong> > Video and Audio<\/strong>, and select Color Balance<\/strong> in the \u201cCalibration\u201d section.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. You should see a \u201cColor Balance\u201d pop-up on your iPhone. Select Continue<\/strong> and move your iPhone even closer to your TV screen while the calibration tool boots up.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Turn your device around so that the screen is facing the TV. Now, hold and center your iPhone inside the blue outline on your TV screen. Make sure your iPhone is within one inch of your TV screen or closer.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. The blue outline will change to red, green, blue, and white during the calibration and color measurement process. Hold your phone still until you get a \u201cComplete\u201d success message on your iPhone. You should also see the changes Apple TV made to your TV\u2019s display. Tap Done<\/strong> to proceed.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Select View Results<\/strong> on your TV.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Navigate to Use Original<\/strong> to compare your TV\u2019s picture quality before and after calibration. Select Use Balanced<\/strong> to adopt the calibrated color balance.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              2. Wireless Audio Sync<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              If you want to wirelessly project audio output from your TV to an AirPlay-enabled device or Bluetooth speaker, use the Wireless Audio Sync<\/strong> feature to calibrate your TV\u2019s audio. This will ensure you don\u2019t experience audio lag and other sound-related issues<\/a> while streaming content on your Apple TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              The \u201cWireless Audio Sync\u201d tool will use your iPhone to measure how long your TV takes to play videos and audio. For this to work, your Apple TV and iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Additionally, your iPhone must be on iOS 13 or newer versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              1. Move your iPhone close to your TV, go to Settings<\/strong> > Video and Audio<\/strong> and select Wireless Audio Sync<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                1. You should see a \u201cWireless Audio Sync\u201d pop-up on your iPhone. Tap Continue<\/strong> to proceed.<\/li>
                2. Your TV will play a tone sound during the audio synchronization process. Wait for about a minute or two until you get an \u201cAudio Sync Complete\u201d notification. Tap Done<\/strong> on your iPhone.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  3. Reduce Loud Noise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  This tvOS feature lets you watch movies and listen to music without disturbing other people around you. By turning on Reduce Loud Noise,<\/strong> your Apple TV will soften the sound effects in movies and songs. Consequently, that\u2019ll result in minimized loudness without any loss in detail and overall sound quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Open the Apple TV Settings<\/strong> app, select Video and Audio<\/strong>, select Reduce Loud Sounds<\/strong> and make sure it is set to On<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  This feature will make your cinema experience more enjoyable at night without waking everyone in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  4. Customize TV Button<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  By default, pressing the TV button once will take you to the Watch Now (or Up Next) tab in the Apple TV app. Pressing it again then takes you to the Home Screen. If you want the TV button to take you to the Home Screen on the first press, change the TV button behavior in the remote settings menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Go to Settings<\/strong>, select Remotes and Devices<\/strong>, and set the TV Button<\/strong> option to Home Screen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  5. Enable Automatic App Updates and Software Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  It\u2019s super easy to install and add apps to Apple TV. However, having to manually check the App Store for app updates can be tiring and time-wasting. That\u2019s why you should configure your Apple TV to automatically update an app as soon as there\u2019s a new version in the App Store. It\u2019s also a good idea to set your Apple TV to automatically install new tvOS updates when they\u2019re available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Enabling automatic app and software updates are effective troubleshooting solutions for resolving Apple TV app malfunctions, errors, and bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Go to Settings<\/strong>, select Apps<\/strong>, and set Automatically Update Apps<\/strong> to On<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  To enable automatic software updates, go to Settings<\/strong> > System<\/strong> > Software Updates<\/strong>, and set Automatically Update<\/strong> to On<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  6. Zoom Display and Bold Text<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Do you have a small TV? Or, is your TV screen far away from your couch or bed? Do you often have to squint your eyes to locate items or make sense of texts? There\u2019s currently no way to increase Apple TV\u2019s text size, but bolding the text should help you see them better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Go to Settings<\/strong> > Accessibility<\/strong> > Display<\/strong> and turn on Bold Text<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  If you still struggle to see texts, use the tvOS Zoom tool to magnify on-screen elements to your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Head to Settings<\/strong> > Accessibility<\/strong> > Zoom<\/strong> and turn on Zoom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  To magnify content on the screen, tap the Apple TV Remote\u2019s Touch Surface or Clickpad three times consecutively. That\u2019ll zoom in on the highlighted item on the screen. Repeat the triple-tap to zoom out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  To adjust the zoom level, double-tap and slide two fingers over the Touch Surface or Clickpad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  7. Switch Quickly Between Apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  You can switch and move between apps on your Apple TV without having to visit the Home Screen. Simply press the TV button twice to launch the app-switching view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  Use your remote\u2019s Touchpad or direction buttons to navigate left or right to the app you want to open. You can also force-close apps from the app-switching view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Navigate to the app you want to close and swipe up on the Clickpad or Touch Surface until the app\u2019s preview is no longer on the screen. Press the Back<\/strong> or TV button<\/strong> to exit the app-switching view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Don\u2019t Stop There<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Want to learn more about all the features and settings of the Apple TV 4K? Go through the official Apple TV User Guide<\/a>. It\u2019s a lengthy document, but it covers the basic and advanced settings you need to know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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