Vizio launches 2019 TV lineup, AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support is coming in the summer
Vizio’s new 2019 TV lineup is now available at retailers. Support for Apple’s HomeKit platform and AirPlay 2 media-beaming technology is coming early in the summer.
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HBO, EPIX, Cinemax and other subscription channels have been added to Apple’s TV app
Aside from HBO, other content providers have been added to the Apple TV Channels feature, including Cinemax and EPIX.
macOS 10.15 will bring standalone Marzipan-built apps for Music, Podcasts, TV & Books
Apple might be finally splitting up iTunes into distinct applications, with freshly discovered evidence strongly suggesting standalone apps for Music, Podcasts and TV in the next major update to macOS, plus an overhaul of the Books app with support for audiobooks.
Apple announces new Apple TV channels à la carte option along with redesigned TV app
In addition to its new Apple TV+ service, Apple also shared some other big announcements today regarding its TV strategy: a new à la carte offering it’s calling “channels” and a redesigned TV app that will support over 150 streaming apps and offer recommendations of new content to watch based on your interests.
Apple to preview original video content at March event
Apple is going to offer the first glimpse at its original content during its March event, reports Variety. Citing sources familiar with the company’s plans, the outlet says we could see clips of multiple shows, including the untiled drama set behind the scenes of a network news morning show starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell.
HomeKit support for Smart TVs shown in action
A developer’s managed to add his Smart TV to the Home app on the iOS 12.2 beta by hacking the HomeKit protocol. Here are all the Smart TV controls he was able to discover.
Vizio’s AirPlay 2 & HomeKit support stretches all the way back to 2016 SmartCast TV models
The American TV manufacturer’s now confirmed that its older 2016 models will be gaining the handy AirPlay 2 and HomeKit features via a firmware update.
HomeKit for TV allegedly supports controlling power, volume, input source, brightness & more
Apple’s HomeKit platform allegedly includes support for controlling power, volume, input source, brightness and so forth on compatible Smart TV sets.
Apple shares a list of AirPlay 2–enabled televisions
Now everyone can track when new AirPlay 2-compatible television sets from major manufacturers make the list.
AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are coming to Sony’s new Android-powered 4K and 8K televisions
Sony’s upcoming Z9G Series, A9G Series and X950G Series of 4K and 8K LCD and OLED television sets will be compatible with Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit technologies.
Here’s how AirPlay 2, HomeKit & Siri voice control integrations will work on Smart TVs
Apple has confirmed that leading television manufacturers are bringing support for AirPlay and HomeKit to their Smart TVs. Here’s what this means for you and how these capabilities, previously requiring an Apple TV, will work on third-party TV hardware.
Support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit is also coming to LG’s 2019 Smart TV lineup
LG has become a third major television manufacturer to have announced support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit, conveniently ahead of Apple’s rumored Hollywood push.