SEPTEMBER 2019 | MACFORMAT | 87
Apple TV accessories APPLE CHOICE
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Elago R1 Intelli Case
£8.99 FROM Elago, elago.com
FEATURES Wrist strap, silicone caseThough not as grippy as Apple’s silicone
iPhone cases, the cladding on this Siri
remote cover has raised bumps so it snugly
fits in your hand. There’s a wrist strap for
extra security, magnets to stick it to metal
surfaces, and a range of colour options.
The seams are a little rough, but for £9
we can hardly complain.+++++
Sonos Beam
£399 FROM Sonos, sonos.com
FEATURES Five Class-D digital
amplifiers, AirPlay 2, Google Assistant,
Amazon Alexa, WiFiNeed the perfect soundbar for your
Apple TV? Try this. The Sonos Beam
packs a real audio punch, impressing
us with its blend of superb acoustics
and smart features. It’s got a clever
pseudo-surround sound system that’s
almost as good as the real thing, and
special features to enhance voices and
reduce bass at night. There’s voice
control in the form of Siri, Amazon
Alexa and Google Assistant, too.++++++
SteelSeries Nimbus
£49.95 FROM SteelSeries, steelseries.com
FEATURES Rechargeable battery, Lightning
port, Bluetooth 4.1The SteelSeries Nimbus is a console-like
controller for tvOS (and iOS) games. It’s
sturdy and well made, with a comfortable
grip and a familiar layout (at least for Xbox
users). Pairing is quick and easy, too. But
Apple TV will soon work with Xbox One S
and PlayStation DualShock 4 controllers,
making the Nimbus less of a must-buy,
especially due to its limited compatibility
and relatively high price.
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