Amazon Prime Video app for Apple TV beta testing by employees underway, release date still unknown

Sept. 28?

im betting the app is dependant on the 11.2 update, which would explain why it's surfaced for beta testing only now.

Amazon has said they intend to offer the app on ATV 2 and 3, as well as the 4, so wing they likely could have already done, but as Apple would have to push those updates to the older boxes, I'm betting Apple doesn't want to do that without also offering the app on the ATV 4K.

I waited long enough for the Amazon Prime Video app to become available on my three Apple TV devices.

Last week, I sinned against Apple and bought a couple of Amazon Fire TV sticks for $25 each. I was so impressed that I've started listening to my music and watching Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon on the Fire TV sticks instead of the Apple TV.

zroger73 said:

I waited long enough for the Amazon Prime Video app to become available on my three Apple TV devices.

Last week, I sinned against Apple and bought a couple of Amazon Fire TV sticks for $25 each. I was so impressed that I've started listening to my music and watching Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon on the Fire TV sticks instead of the Apple TV.

There may be a no better example of the principle that tech choices are very personal choices based on an individual's needs then these a/v devices.Many factors are at work here: price of the device, price of the media, the remote's features and function, number of users, type of room(s) and more. All involve a balance of value to the consumer, and thus YMMV.

I bought an ATV4 when they launched. I like it. But my TV and audio needs are simple. I am lucky in that I have access to all i need or want is generally available OTA or via inexpensive streaming services. I dislike the Siri remote, but it worked, so I'm OK with it.

Then an odd thing happened: I needed to replace a failing HTDV, and I got a great deal on a 4k TCL "smart" unit with HDR. It came with a Roku system and remote built in. I discovered I like the UI and remote, and switching over to the ATV4 wasn't needed...for my needs. I haven't turned my ATV4 on in months. There's nothing wrong with it - it is just that I don't need  it anymore. 

I have a Roku stick that was a freebie promo. I had it on the old TV, but I don't need it on the new one. I didn't use it on the old one because it required switching around, another remote etc. Roku's system has an Amazon app that work pretty well. Oddly, I felt the stick crashed much more. The TCL unit has never done so. So far. And its remote feels much nicer in my hand.

I do understand the security in the Roku devices is not perfect. Maybe it will get bricked. I'll deal with that if when it happens. The prior HDTV lasted about 3 years. I think that's not great, but not completely outrageous. Again, all about personal value. Simple and inexpensive are at the top of my list.

When I picked up my Sony Smart TV, I too wound up using my ATV3 much less frequently. Not the best UI in the world, bit it is easier and it has Prime built-in. No looking for another remote or worrying about which device needs to be used to watch which service..

zroger73 said:

Last week, I sinned against Apple and bought a couple of Amazon Fire TV sticks for $25 each.

I also sinned and bought an Amazon Fire TV stick - on a Black Friday deal it was down from £39.99 to £24.99