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5 Best Apps for New Apple TV Users

January 12, 2024

Do you have a new Apple TV 4K and are looking for something to watch and explore what the streaming device has to offer? We’ve got you covered with this list of the must-have apps for Apple TV.

Netflix

Netflix

Everyone has heard of Netflix—it’s the leading Internet streaming service for most of the hot shows and movies that you can’t miss.

Netflix streaming has a lot of popular shows as well as original series that are worth watching. Plus, you can always find a decent movie to watch when it’s movie night.

While the app is free, you’ll obviously need a subscription. There are a number of options available.

Free
Netflix
Netflix, Inc.

Sling

Sling

Sling TV is a solid option for watching the shows, sporting events, and channels you love on your iPhone or iPad. But, now you can check out Sling TV for your Apple TV making your favorite live television and on-demand shows only a click away.

The Apple TV is a great alternative to traditional television services. The app is clean, crisp, and simple to use. The channel and show options are extensive with something for everyone in the house.

You’ll need a subscription to the get most out of the service.

Free
Sling: Live TV, Shows & Movies
Sling TV LLC

CARROT Weather TV

CARROT Weather TV

CARROT Weather provides users with a sleek, minimalistic interface, comprehensive forecast reports and details, and humorous, sarcastic comments. You can get the current temperature, see the forecast for the rest of the week or by the hour, and get detailed bits of information like precipitation chance, humidity, and more.

Plus, there’s a fun time travel feature if you are curious what the weather was like in the past or even get a prediction for the future, and you unlock many secret locations from all over the fictional world. CARROT Weather is one of the best weather apps available on the App Store and for good reason.

The app is a $3.99 download.

$3.99
CARROT Weather TV
Grailr LLC

Scenic Loops

Scenic Loops

Whether you have your Apple TV in the home or in the office, Scenic Loops gives you calming and comforting video views of nature. Perfect for waiting rooms, relaxation spots, or simply turning your black screen into a window of beauty, the app is makes an ideal screen saver.

For beautiful HD videos of nature, Scenic Loops has wonderful options that include soothing sounds and tranquil views. It’s definitely worth the $0.99.

$0.99
Scenic Loops
Awesome Geekness, L.L.C.

El Hijo

El Hijo

And the Apple TV is also a great way to enjoy games. One of the best is El Hijo. The 2022 Apple TV Game of the Year chosen by Apple, El Hijo, is a perfect game for the whole family.

In the non-violent stealth game, you’ll rely on the mischievousness of the 6-year-old titular character to hide in the shadows and survive in the old west. Along with a number of tricky environmental puzzles, you’ll enjoy the storyline of a brave son searching for his mother.

The game is a $9.99 download. Along with the Apple TV, you can also play the game on your iPhone or iPad.

$9.99
El Hijo
www.handy-games.com GmbH