> I have an AppleTV because I never want to plug my TV into the internet. I just need a box that can stream videos.

One annoyance is that the Netflix app stopped being able/allowed to stream to any device that has some kind of remote (or where you can enter a username/password in some way):

* https://lifehacker.com/tech/netflix-is-killing-casting-from-...

* https://help.netflix.com/en/node/100131

It'd be nice to be able to plug in an AppleTV and use it 'just' as a dumb streaming pipe, but at least for Netflix you have to use the app on it.

> Using AirPlay with iPhone and iPad is not supported with Netflix.

* https://help.netflix.com/en/node/49

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smartbit 6 hours ago | parent [-]

Netflix works fine with the device directly connected to the TV. With a long hdmi-cable (5m+) + an usbc-to-hdmi converter you can keep de phone/pad in your hands. Using a short (≤2m) hdmi-usbc cable you probably need to put the device next to the TV. I bring either when traveling to watch TV in hotels rooms.

	▲	Terretta an hour ago \| parent \| next [-]
		FWIW, a Nintendo Switch USB-C to HDMI cable with power input travels well for this, albeit a bit bulky. This one puts the charger input at the HDMI end where the TV and presumably outlets are, so power comes to your video playing device over the USB-C at your device end. https://www.walmart.com/ip/USB-C-HDMI-Cable-Adapter-Nintendo...
	▲	haritha-j 3 hours ago \| parent \| prev \| next [-]
		In 1955, Zenith introduced the Flash-matic: world's first wireless remote control, so people wouldnt need to have a really long wire connecting their remote to their television.
	▲	throw0101c 4 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		I guess that could "work" but it sounds like a bit of a hassle. Perhaps an old iPad could be used.