apple tvPLUS and Apple TV's (3rd Gen)

Just before I go out and buy a new AppleTV (4th or 5th Generation)

does anyone know if APPLE are going to make

APPLETV+ available on the 3rd generation boxes?


I gather in the USA there has been an offering of discounts on new Apple TV's.

Haven't found that in the UK! Regards John

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Posted on Nov 13, 2019 7:16 AM

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Posted on Nov 13, 2019 8:44 AM

Apple Tv + is already available on the 3rd gen. Apple provided an update to bring a server version of the TV app for that model, and that is where one would access the Apple TV + service. You would need to make sure that it is up to date (firmware 7.4)


Be aware that if you are interested in content from other providers then it may still be wise to upgrade as they are concentrating on apps (i.e. Disney +) and even existing providers are starting to drop support.

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Nov 13, 2019 8:44 AM in response to Wizardhouse

Apple Tv + is already available on the 3rd gen. Apple provided an update to bring a server version of the TV app for that model, and that is where one would access the Apple TV + service. You would need to make sure that it is up to date (firmware 7.4)


Be aware that if you are interested in content from other providers then it may still be wise to upgrade as they are concentrating on apps (i.e. Disney +) and even existing providers are starting to drop support.

Nov 13, 2019 9:48 AM in response to vazandrew

vazandrew wrote:

Apple Tv + is already available on the 3rd gen. Apple provided an update to bring a server version of the TV app for that model, and that is where one would access the Apple TV + service. You would need to make sure that it is up to date (firmware 7.4)

Thanks for the update.


Be aware that if you are interested in content from other providers then it may still be wise to upgrade as they are concentrating on apps (i.e. Disney +) and even existing providers are starting to drop support.

I concur.

Nov 13, 2019 7:25 AM in response to Wizardhouse

Wizardhouse wrote:

Just before I go out and buy a new AppleTV (4th or 5th Generation)
does anyone know if APPLE are going to make
APPLETV+ available on the 3rd generation boxes?

No one here would know anything about what Apple plans on doing in the future unless Apple has announced it.


I really would recommend at least the ATV HD (4th gen). I've had mine since it came out and I think it's much better than the previous versions.

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