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… Some bugs remained, but troubleshooting and fixing them became quicker and easier. For example, I’ve only experienced my TV waking without my TV box switching on properly once. …
… Buy a new TV or TV stick This isn't likely to be your first option, but if your slow TV is a real problem, one way to ensure it won't be a problem anymore is to buy a new TV or streaming stick. …
… No need to update a UI or a bunch of TV-based apps. As long as your phone’s apps are up to date, you’re ready to go. The simplicity of casting means there’s very little that needs troubleshooting or maintenance. …
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… Also, my Nest Hub and Google TV Streamer each created their own separate Thread networks, so I had to factory reset one before they could merge. …
… Turning on the TV and loading straight into Netflix or Prime is honestly a lot easier, but immensely unsatisfying for me. I like to know I own the content, and there's a quiet satisfaction in knowing the film playing on my TV is actually being served from my Plex server upstairs in my office. …
… What should have been a plug-and-play network fix turned into days of troubleshooting, revealing that only some of my sockets could even connect between the two adapters. …
… Recent versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or tvOS The same Apple ID on every device Game Center enabled An internet connection Optional: iCloud Drive for cloud saves Apple TV uses the Apple ID tied to the active user profile. …
… Then my family noticed the TV's casting had stopped working, and they couldn’t stream music to the smart speaker either. I assumed an hour of troubleshooting could solve all that. …