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

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.

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.

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.

this apple support page suggest it will work or will work sooner or later

Devices you can use with the Apple TV app and Apple TV+ - Apple Support