1st & 2nd gen AppleTVs play nice?
I have a 1st gen ATV and want get a 2nd gen for iCloud and some of the Internet services it has that the 1st gen doesn't. From what I've read on the forum, I need two remotes so each machine is paired to its own remote. They also need different names in iTunes. Is that about it to make these work together nicely?
There's certainly no problem running them on the same network. I've been doing this since the TV 2 was released and there's no trouble at all. Just be aware that they operate in different ways and sharing the music etc is handled in a different way. But once set up, they can both access the same iTunes and play the same music, or different, as you want.
I doubt they need different names to operate, but it makes sense to not use the same names if only to avoid your own confusion.
By default, any remote will operate both devices, so if they are side by side they will both be trying to do the same thing which is undoubtedly not what you want. If they are in separate rooms then it shouldn't be a problem, but if they are and you want a separate remote for each, you can change one of them to a different 'code set' so each remote will only operate the one device. I cannot remember the exact procedure, but it's not hard. The main thing is that you WILL be able to achieve what you want.
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lllaass wrote:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
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lllaass wrote:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
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least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Unsync all music and resync
- Reset all settings
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iOS: How to back up
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If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar -
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PooyaK wrote:
So if the USB port on the device cannot read USB connected devices, what good is it for?
Very little...except unofficial software modifications I suspect.
It's just sad to have an USB port and don't have the ability to connect thing to it...
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IPod Shuffle (2nd Gen) - All Appears Well, but No Music Plays through Buds
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