Roverv8i

For me it’s about a consistent experience throughout my home. So, after trying to live with an mixed environment. AppleTV, Roku, and Samsung ( also used to have a Firestick) I am moving it all to AppleTV. I like the consistency of up next being the same on all the TV’s. I do not use Netflix as much as I use to, so it lack of participation does not bother me. One thing I like that I do not believe the other devices can do is once it knows you are watching something it shows up in up next when the next episode is available even in a different app. I was watching the first 5 episodes of a CW show that was available for a limited time on HBO. When the 6th episode came out this week it showed up in up next. When I clicked, it told me I needs to install CW then I was able to watch. This way you don’t have to think so much about what you are watching or even what app you need to go into. The AppleTV seems to work best when you learn to take advantage of both the app Home Screen and AppleTV app Home Screen. Learning the best work flow as it were. The Roku keeps everything separate and the Fire TV’s curated view is cumbersome when you need to get to the app view. AppleTV gives you both choices. I would like to see a review that looks not at a device but at the user interfaces of the major boxes and TVs.