{"id":197,"date":"2017-10-05T13:32:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T13:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/idguk-mw-3664943"},"modified":"2017-10-05T13:32:00","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T13:32:00","slug":"tvos-11-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/tvos-11-review\/","title":{"rendered":"tvOS 11 review"},"content":{"rendered":"
Apple took to the stage at WWDC 2017<\/a> to reveal a slew of software and hardware updates including a new 10.5in iPad<\/a>, iOS 11<\/a> and tvOS 11<\/a>. Fast forward to September 2017 and tvOS 11 is now available to download on the fourth- and fifth-generation Apple TV, but while iOS 11 introduced a range of new features, tvOS 11 seems to have been somewhat neglected. Carry on reading to find out why.<\/p>\n (For information about the next major update, take a look at our tvOS 12 rumour roundup<\/a>.)<\/p>\n At a glance, you may not see exactly what\u2019s new in the tvOS 11 interface \u2013 that\u2019s because, essentially, not much has changed. There are a handful of new features that may make the day-to-day use of the Apple TV a little easier though.<\/p>\n Apple first introduced Dark Mode with tvOS 10 in September 2016. The feature adjusts the appearance of backgrounds and menus throughout the tvOS interface to make the display a little easier on your eyes at night. It was a welcome addition for many that prefer a darker background for their home theatre environment, or simply for those sick and tired of being blinded by the white UI after a late-night Netflix binge.<\/p>\n The issue was that it had to be activated manually. This was done in one of two ways: by toggling it on and off in the Settings menu, or by asking Siri to turn it on and off. It\u2019s not exactly a laborious task, but considering Nightshift on iOS and Mac can automatically turn itself on and off depending on sunrise and sunset, why couldn\u2019t the Apple TV?<\/p>\n Thankfully, that feature has been added in tvOS 11. The optional feature allows the Apple TV to automatically switch between the light and dark interfaces depending on the time of day, providing the most comfortable UI based on local light levels. The feature even takes the changing sunrise and sunset times throughout the year based on your location.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the best of both worlds, especially for those of us that can appreciate the benefits of having a dark UI while still appreciating the clean look of the standard UI.<\/p>\n Okay, admittedly this won\u2019t improve the lives of many Apple TV owners, but it\u2019ll benefit those who use multiple Apple TVs and those looking to upgrade to the new Apple TV 4K<\/a>. Why? tvOS 11 introduces Home Screen Sync, a new feature that syncs your apps and home screen layout across any Apple TV running tvOS 11 connected to your iCloud account.<\/p>\n It makes the setup of a new Apple TV a breeze if you\u2019ve already got an existing fourth-gen Apple TV, as you\u2019ll only need to log into iCloud and sit back while your data is downloaded from the cloud. Again, it\u2019s not a feature that many will appreciate, but for the few that it does benefit, it makes Apple TV management a little easier. <\/p>\n <\/p>\ntvOS 11: Interface<\/h2>\n
Automatic appearance switching<\/h3>\n
Home Screen Sync<\/h3>\n