Table Of Content
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reddit.com/r/appletv
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How does Apple TV work?
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My memorable experience on r/appletv
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About r/appletv - Community & Members
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How to access r/appletv?
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Moderators of r/appletv
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Why should you follow r/appletv?
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Original Shows
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Community Engagement
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Related Subreddits
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Reddit Gold
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Filter by flair
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Important rules you must know before joining r/appletv?
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Design
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Most Upvoted Content on this subreddit
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Most Upvoted Content 2020
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Conclusion
reddit.com/r/appletv
TV viewing devices have changed the way we consume content. With the rise of various set-top media centers, people are cutting the cord at an alarming rate. There are three variants of set-top media centers offered by Apple - the base variant providing a standard 1080p HD quality, whereas the two expensive models provide 4K HDR output. This next-gen set-top media center was released more than a decade ago, but it is still considered a luxury that is way ahead of its time. With Apple TV, you get access to millions of hours of content on the go.
Regardless of the streaming service you choose, you will be able to consume the same amount of content. You can access a gargantuan library of streaming services, including the likes of Hulu, HBO Now, DirecTV Now, Disney Plus, and Amazon Prime. What makes Apple TV so good is that it is one of the easiest to use media centers in the world with an extremely simple design. But at the same time it does cost $100 more than any of its nearest competitors, and so if you don't mind spending that money for form over factor then Apple TV can be an obvious choice.
How does Apple TV work?
Apple TV, like other streaming media centers, requires the internet to function. You can connect the device using your HDMI port on your TV. As soon as you boot the device, it will guide you through the setup process. Finally, you'll need to enter your Apple ID, similar to the one you use on iPad or iPhone. This is to ensure that everything is in sync and even the data on your device - stored on iCloud - can be accessed using the Apple TV.
I'm referring to a subreddit called r/appletv where you can discuss everything about Apple TV, including news, apps, and tech support. Keep reading because you're going to learn a lot.
My memorable experience on r/appletv
I noticed that a fellow user, BonsTempsRouler, had posted a video on how to use an Xbox One or PS4 controller on Apple TV for TVOS 13. I was so excited after watching the video and found that it was exactly what I needed to simplify streaming my shows. A few months later, I saw another user streaming 1080p without any problems using the same method. It's great to see how people are creative and find solutions that work best for them.
About r/appletv - Community & Members
The community has an estimated 79,500 members, out of which 300-450 members are online at any given time. This subreddit was created on September 1, 2010, and has a small apple-centric niche community. For this particular community, it would be unfair to judge them on the basis of numbers because it's clear that Apple TV is not the biggest and brightest thing in the TV space.
How to access r/appletv?
If you ?re already a Reddit member, you can simply type ?r/appletv? in your search bar and join the subreddit. However, if you aren?t well-versed with Reddit and aren?t present on the platform, you will need to create an account and confirm your email address. Once you do so, you will be able to follow subreddits, comment on posts, and even post anything on any of the subreddits.
Moderators of r/appletv
I'm a little disappointed with the number of mods on this page. But then I think about it and see that the members are only 80,000, so shouldn't I be mad? Like, one mod per 20,000 isn't that bad given most of the communities with over 5 million members just have 10 mods, so that's 1 mod per 500,000 members. At the time of writing this review, I found 4 mods on r/appletv - ?xvvhiteboy,? ?missmurrr,? ?iHuy,? and ?anonboxis.?
Why should you follow r/appletv?
This community is my go-to-place to troubleshoot small issues that I encounter. It's filled with amazing content related to updates, problem-solving, compatible devices, and more. If you're a person who isn't into the tech world but wants to stay up-to-date with what's happening in the Apple TV sphere, this is the perfect community to do so. As far as the volume goes, more than two dozen posts are uploaded each day. The Apple TV navigation using Xbox One/PS4 controller received 400+ upvotes and 86 comments.
Original Shows
One of the most interesting elements on this page is the "Apple TV+ Original Shows" section. Under that, you'll find related groups purely focused on Original TV Shows. So, you'll find five options - r/AmazingStories - 278 members, r/TheMorningShow - 4,119 members, r/MythicQuest - 1,921 members, r/ForAll Mankind - 552 members, and r/SeeTV - 2,115 members. Alongside each of these options, you'll find a "Join" button. Simply click on that to join the original shows community.
Community Engagement
There are quite a few subreddits with smaller communities that garner better engagement than r/appletv. The all-time top post on this subreddit hasn't even reached 1000 upvotes, and though that's a poor engagement rate, it's still way better than r/gamemusic and nearly as good as r/Videography. A top post on any given day will usually attract about 20-30 upvotes and 5-6 comments.
Related Subreddits
Another interesting section in the sidebar of r/appletv is the related subreddits. There are six options to choose from - r/tvOSBeta - 1,820 members, r/AppleTVPlus - 4,213 members, r/AppleArcade - 9,427 members, r/AppleMusic - 43,544 members, and r/apple - 1.45 million members. By clicking on the Join button, you'll be able to become a part of this sub-niche community or a broader community. For instance, r/apple is the biggest apple-related subreddit and on the opposite end, r/Siri has the least members at 4361. Nonetheless all of the related subreddits are active.
Reddit Gold
Since the engagement itself isn't off the charts, the gold allocation is pretty sparse too. I checked about 30 top posts and threads, but couldn't find more than three gold. Again, this is a niche where people are mostly showing off their new Apple TV, compatibility, and other gadgets related to the TV. Thus, posts like these don't attract many upvotes. On the contrary, when people help solve a problem or provide a suggestion, that is appreciated by the community, and that can be seen in the form of comments.
Filter by flair
Not too disappointed by the filter by flair option. I actually like that there's just "Rumor" that you can tag your post with to separate it from everything else. But it would be great if the mods separated all the various types of post-based upon, like News, Rumor, Update, Compatibility, Unboxing, Question, Suggestion, etc. This would help to diversify the content in a much better manner. As of now, everything has been cluttered under one segment that's not "Rumor."
Important rules you must know before joining r/appletv?
As an Apple TV user or someone looking to buy one, it's certainly a group you might want to be a part of. However, there are certain rules that you need to follow to ensure that you don't end up violating the guidelines set by the moderators.
(Please refrain from discussing or sharing pirated content on the subreddit)
1. Please refrain from making rude/offensive comments on the subreddit. 2. All posts must be related to Apple TV. We will remove posts that are only vaguely related to Apple TV. 3. Do not discuss or share pirated content on the subreddit.
Design
I was really impressed by this subreddit. The custom Apple TV logo on the black cover looks great. The community icon looks amazing too. There are lots of helpful sections in the sidebar, especially the Original Series and Related Subreddits. I found it easy to become part of the niche and connect with other Redditors who are interested in similar things.
Most Upvoted Content on this subreddit
I think this should work - I've got 964 upvotes. What do you guys think? - Looks like we're at 710 upvotes. Goodbye Amazon - Looks like we're down to 706 upvotes. The Streaming Wars have begun - We've got 616 upvotes! Merry Christmas to me, baby - I'm the lucky one with 608 upvotes!
Most Upvoted Content 2020
1. Did anyone see the clever icon for Apple Arcade - 571 upvotes?
2. People seem to think that Apple TV+ should?ve been a separate tab in the Apple TV app - 490 upvotes.
3. No problem, I?ll hold - 483 upvotes.
4. On this day in 2006: Apple TV was unveiled - 482 upvotes.
5. Remembering these rumors after watching the first episodes of See and The Morning Show - 470 upvotes
Conclusion
riddled with problems, r/appletv can be a valuable resource for finding quick fixes.
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