Paramount +

[klang]

For a more normal style remote for Apple TV: Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV - IR Replacement Remote

 

[b4pjoe]

I just wanted to say thank you, due to your and Ronnie’s praise of the Apple TV, decided to purchase and have been using for the last week.

And extremely happy that I did, noticed an improvement in both Video and Audio quality, the remote is not as good as the Roku, but for the increased quality, I can put up with it.

You are welcome. You will get used to the remote. Takes some time. If you don't like the track pad you can disable it in settings but it is quite useful once you get used to it. Especially the "use a circular gesture on the outer ring to find just the scene you're looking for". It is great but not all apps support it. The majority of people will never find out just how good it is due to their hatred of Apple anything. Their loss though.

 

[primestar31]

You are welcome. You will get used to the remote. Takes some time. If you don't like the track pad you can disable it in settings but it is quite useful once you get used to it. Especially the "use a circular gesture on the outer ring to find just the scene you're looking for". It is great but not all apps support it. The majority of people will never find out just how good it is due to their hatred of Apple anything. Their loss though.

First thing I disabled was the Trackpad feature. It's far too sensitive.

 

[ncted]

I still like the Firestick remote of all the devices I've tried - a button for every major feature without going overboard like a cable/satellite remote. I like the AppleTV and Roku about the same. I wish Roku didn't have the volume buttons on the side, and I wish the AppleTV didn't use the same button for different functions (double-clicking and holding to do things). The Shield remote was nice, and I liked being able to reprogram buttons, but it just felt odd in my hand.

There are certain features I couldn't get to work with the Function 101 remote, such as swiping left to bring up the side menu on F1TV, but otherwise, it worked well. The same applies for this one which is IR only, so you need line of sight to the AppleTV:

Streamer Remote

Control your Streaming box, TV and Audio. The only real replacement remote for your Streaming Device with the extra of functionality you always missed with your original remote.

www.oneforall.com

 

[Bobby]

First thing I disabled was the Trackpad feature. It's far too sensitive.

I have mine set to Click Only as well. You can actually control the sensitivity a bit by going to Touch Surface Tracking while in Click and Touch setting. From there you can set to Fast, Medium, Slow.

 

[Bruce]

I have mine set to Click Only as well. You can actually control the sensitivity a bit by going to Touch Surface Tracking while in Click and Touch setting. From there you can set to Fast, Medium, Slow.

I am going to do that once I am inside and done with my workout.

Thanks.

 

[Bruce]

Looks like Paramount+ will be with us for a long time, sure picked the right time for the streaming part of the company to become profitable-

Paramount Global is bracing for a major overhaul under the leadership of incoming CEO David Ellison. Following the company’s merger with Ellison’s Skydance Media next year, the Hollywood mogul plans to implement sweeping changes, including significant cuts to Paramount’s television networks and a renewed focus on streaming.

Ellison’s plans also include a significant investment in Paramount’s streaming service, Paramount+. While specific details remain unclear, the move signals a commitment to competing in the increasingly crowded streaming landscape, where rivals like Netflix and Disney+ have established dominant positions.

Paramount Reportedly Plans to Make Major Cuts to Its MTV, CBS, & More As It Invests Into Paramount+ | Cord Cutters News

Paramount Global is bracing for a major overhaul under the leadership of incoming CEO David Ellison. Following the company’s merger with Ellison’s Skydance Media next year, the Hollywood mogul plans to implement sweeping changes, including significant cuts to Paramount’s television networks and...

cordcuttersnews.com

 

[KAB]

Yesterday, I watched the last aired ep of NCIS: Origins (from a couple of weeks back) on my AppleTV. Was surprised to find it was in DolbyVision. Haven't searched any others yet.

 

[Bruce]

Yesterday, I watched the last aired ep of NCIS: Origins (from a couple of weeks back) on my AppleTV. Was surprised to find it was in DolbyVision. Haven't searched any others yet.

As I posted above, some CBS shows are in1080P HDR/DV, some are in 4K, some are in 4K HDR/DV.

Showtime content also, new and old is the same.

While all the Paramount+ exclusives ( movies/shows) are in 4K/HDR/DV.

The original Yellowstone looks good in 4K, the spin off should look better if they add HDR/DV to it, when it premieres on P+.

But the content is in, at least, 1080P, which is still better then cable/satellite.

 

[KAB]

As I posted above, some CBS shows are in1080P HDR/DV, some are in 4K, some are in 4K HDR/DV.

Showtime content also, new and old is the same.

While all the Paramount+ exclusives ( movies/shows) are in 4K/HDR/DV.

The original Yellowstone looks good in 4K, the spin off should look better if they add HDR/DV to it, when it premieres on P+.

But the content is in, at least, 1080P, which is still better then cable/satellite.

Turns out I was wrong about Origins in DolbyVision. I had accidentally formatted my AppleTv for DolbyVision...so EVERYTHING was is DV!

 

[Bruce]

Turns out I was wrong about Origins in DolbyVision. I had accidentally formatted my AppleTv for DolbyVision...so EVERYTHING was is DV!

No, you were correct, your AppleTV would not make Dolby Vision appear on the main page, in the app, for the show.

You can see it in the line above the episode name/number.

These pics are from my Roku Ultra, which is not set to DV on, it is in Automatic.

 

[reubenray]

Is there a picture quality difference between Paramount + Essential and Paramount + with Showtime?

 

[reubenray]

No, you were correct, your AppleTV would not make Dolby Vision appear on the main page, in the app, for the show.

You can see it in the line above the episode name/number.

These pics are from my Roku Ultra, which is not set to DV on, it is in Automatic.

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Is it your TV or Roku Ultra showing the program in DV?

 

[Bruce]

Is it your TV or Roku Ultra showing the program in DV?

It is Paramount providing the signal, then whatever box provides that to the TV.

Now, not all TVs has Dolby Vision (Samsungs), one box, I have read, has issues with the P+ app (Fire TV).

But both my Roku and Apple TV had it in the correct format.

 

[b4pjoe]

NCIS: Origins shows as DV on my Apple TV but my TV does not have DV. If I play it...it shows the HDR flag.

 

[Bobby]

NCIS: Origins shows as DV on my Apple TV but my TV does not have DV. If I play it...it shows the HDR flag.

If you have a Samsung TV that is normal.

 

[b4pjoe]

If you have a Samsung TV that is normal.

No Samsung…just an LG without DV. I know that is normal the way it works for me.

 

[Bobby]

No Samsung…just an LG without DV. I know that is normal the way it works for me.

Ah, yes some LGs as well.