iOS 13.4 consists of some notable features including a super handy “Data Saver” for Apple TV. Not that iOS didn’t offer a way to cut down data usage for the video-streaming app before, this new feature looks more refined and also offers better control. What’s more, it even lets you know how much data the app will consume for both mobile and Wi-Fi streaming. For instance, if you use Data Saver to stream lower-quality Apple TV movies and shows on iPhone and iPad, the app will use up to 600MB mobile data/hour and 1GB WiFi data/hour, which brings kind of more transparency into the play. If you find this all-new feature worth giving a shot, let me help you get started!
Aside from offering much-improved control over Apple TV video-streaming quality, iOS 13.4 allows you to customize the download options as well. Whether you want to download Apple TV videos faster or prevent the downloaded videos from hogging a ton of precious storage on your iPhone or iPad, they can be quite helpful. It’s worth noting upfront that iOS 13.4 is still in beta and will take some time before being rolled out officially. So, ensure that your device has the right version of iOS before trying out the steps.
Customize Mobile Data Streaming
If you want to fine-tune the mobile data streaming, tap on Mobile Data. Now, you have two options:
If you wish to fine-tune the Wi-Fi streaming quality, tap on Wi-Fi. Next, there are two options to choose from:
- Open Settings app on your iPhone/iPad -> TV.
- Now, make sure the toggle for Use Mobile Data is enabled under the Download Options section.
If you want to customize mobile data downloads option, tap on Mobile Data. Now, choose the desired option.
If you wish to fine-tune Wi-Fi downloads, tap on Wi-Fi. Then, select the preferred option.
Smartly Use Data Saver to Stream Lower-Quality Apple TV Movies and Shows
So, that’s how you can prevent Apple TV app from draining your data and cluttering the precious storage on your device. As a user, I find this feature well-timed and I’m sure it’s going to appeal a lot more iOS users. Even though Apple TV+ doesn’t have a massive library like Netflix, Prime Video or Disney+, Apple is slowly but steadily adding some impressive flicks and shows to the catalog. And it’s just a matter of time before Apple’s offering will also have a pretty solid library to boast of. By the way, let me know your thoughts on Apple’s video-streaming app and the features you have liked in it.
