4 Surprising Siri Questions for Apple TV That Elevate Your Experience

Siri on Apple TV excels at surfacing movies and shows from iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, and more—tailored to your favorite actors or genres. But its capabilities extend far beyond content discovery, offering handy tools to enhance your viewing and daily routine.

Here are four lesser-known questions:

1. "What did they say?"
2. "Who's in it?"
3. "Show me the extended forecast."
4. "How's the stock market doing?"

Drawing from years of hands-on experience with Apple devices, I've found Siri on Apple TV delivers practical answers to a wide range of queries—though with fewer flourishes than on iPhone or iPad. These tips can sharpen your viewing or provide quick insights.

1. "What did they say?"

Ever multitask while watching TV, only to lower the volume for a call and miss key dialogue? Siri solves this seamlessly. Just say, "What did they say?" It rewinds 10 seconds and activates subtitles temporarily, helping you catch up instantly.

2. "Who's in it?"

Actor's name on the tip of your tongue? Hold the Siri Remote and ask, "Who's in it?" during a movie or show. Siri instantly lists the cast—faster than searching IMDb. Tip: Narrow it down with "Who directed this?" for the filmmaker.

3. "Show me the extended forecast."

A basic "What's the weather?" query shows current conditions and an hourly view (swipe up). But for multi-day outlooks, specify: "Show me the seven-day forecast" or "What's the extended forecast?" Apple separates these, but both are accessible with the right phrasing.

4. "How's the stock market doing?"

Siri handles individual stocks like "Show me Apple's stock" for AAPL stats. For a broader view, ask "How's the stock market?" It displays a scrolling ticker of NASDAQ, Dow, and more—just like on TV—giving at-a-glance oversight of major indices and your portfolio.