Apple TV 4K Introduces New Multiview Feature For Sports Fans
Apple TV 4K is introducing a new feature that will let users watch up to four sports streams at once in a grid format. The feature, known as multiview, has been spotted by Tom’s Guide and is reportedly in beta testing. The new feature was first discovered by developer Steve Moser in Apple’s code last month.
The multiview feature is available in the tvOS beta 16.5, which can be accessed by navigating to the Settings app and selecting System > Software Updates > Get Beta Updates. Once the beta is installed, users can view multiple streams by turning on a game and then selecting the “Add Game” option. Users can also adjust the layout to their liking, whether they want to enlarge one of the games or view two games side by side. Audio can be switched between games using the Apple TV remote.
YouTube TV already offers a multiview option, but Apple TV version seems to be more customizable than YouTube TV’s. YouTube TV started testing the feature for sports games in March, but users are limited to choosing from curated multiview bundles created by the service itself.
In addition to tonight’s Major League Baseball game, the multiview feature will reportedly be available during tomorrow’s Major League Soccer games on Apple TV Plus. It is still unclear if and when this feature will be available to those who do not have the Apple TV 4K device. Apple has not officially confirmed the rollout of the multiview feature.
This new feature is great news for sports fans who want to keep up with multiple games at once. The ability to customize the layout and switch between audio streams is a bonus, making for a more personalized viewing experience. The success of the multiview feature could also encourage other streaming services to create their own customizable multiview options in the future.
