Apple TV 1st gen not seen in itunes

Apple TV would not show in Itunes. I found that the Apple TV tab was completely missing from Itunes preferences. I Googled and found likely due to itunes 10 update. Uninstalled itunes 10 and re-installed itunes 9. Apple TV tab back but still will not find apple tv. Apple tv connected to wi-fi ok, can access itunes on apple tv but my itunes on my mac cannot see the apple tv. I recently got a new three mifi dongle but can't see this causing any issues. Any ideas. Thanks

Ok, so I figured out that the software on the ipad must not be compatible with the old airtunes...
So I did further research and went ahead and got the Remote HD app on my ipad 3 (kinda pricey for an app, but even cheaper than a cable after all); this only works if you have a jailbroken atv1 with the RemoteHD plugin installed.
And instantly, shazam, the box and triangle shows up on the ipad and I can airplay to the atv1. I only was really wanting to play music over the house system via the apple tv; but the video mirroring actually works as well. It's not that great, however. All of these mods are really pushing the envelope on the poor old atv, which has smoke pouring off of it... i'm kidding.
The whole Firecore (atvflash) setup process was actually kind of a pain in the neck, but now that it's all set up everything works. Mostly. Bottom line I'm playing music from the ipad on the house system and walking around... look ma, no cables!

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Apple TV (1st Gen) not seen by iTunes

Hi there, my Apple TV (1st Gen) no longer appears in itunes 10.
I have looked at as many of the forums as I can and I have followed all the advice to reset Apple TV, router and PC. No joy. I have then restored Apple TV, uninstalled and reinstalled itunes, checked router ports etc. but still no joy.
The Apple TV is connected to my network just fine (I can download movie trailers etc.), my PC is connected to the network just fine (itunes store opens and I can shop). However, the Apple TV does not appear in the devices list on the LHS of the itunes window, there is no Apple TV tab in preferences and I cannot locate my library (not listed) on the Apple TV.
Basically I have tried everything I can find to try to solve this, but no joy. Please can someone help me as this is driving me crazy?
(I have also posted this in the Apple TV forum as I was not sure if it is an iTunes or Apple TV issue)

Ok, so I figured out that the software on the ipad must not be compatible with the old airtunes...
So I did further research and went ahead and got the Remote HD app on my ipad 3 (kinda pricey for an app, but even cheaper than a cable after all); this only works if you have a jailbroken atv1 with the RemoteHD plugin installed.
And instantly, shazam, the box and triangle shows up on the ipad and I can airplay to the atv1. I only was really wanting to play music over the house system via the apple tv; but the video mirroring actually works as well. It's not that great, however. All of these mods are really pushing the envelope on the poor old atv, which has smoke pouring off of it... i'm kidding.
The whole Firecore (atvflash) setup process was actually kind of a pain in the neck, but now that it's all set up everything works. Mostly. Bottom line I'm playing music from the ipad on the house system and walking around... look ma, no cables!

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I recently updated iTunes to 10.5 and my Apple TV (1st Gen) will not longer show up in iTunes; thus I am not able to syn or stream any content from my iTunes library. I am not even able to reconnect/pair my Apple TV with my iTunes.
I have also been having trouble with my Apple TV dropping its wireless connection and not being to reconnect again.
Any suggestions?

ATV 1 is likely to be very low on the totem pole of Apple's concerns at the moment
(ESPECIALLY if no one issues a formal complaint).
So if you want to see a patch anytime soon I'd advise all who are having this problem to submit a bug report at:
http://www.apple.com/feedback
I've already submitted a report under both iTunes and AppleTV (since it's the iTunes developers that need to fix this)

Apple TV 1st Gen not in iTunes devices or preferences

Not sure how many other people have had this problem, but if you find that your 1st gen Apple TV disappears from iTunes devices and preferences this is what I had to do to get it all back:
In brief I believe this is linked to the email @mac and @me alias's and my inability to keep everything in sync. If this is obvious to you my apologies, but looking at the threads out there I think more than one person has this problem.
I had a 1st & 2nd gen Apple TV, an iMac with Lion, an iPhone 3GS and iPad 1st generation not talking to each other - they had all communicated perfectly well over the last few weeks and months (post and pre Lion upgrade).
A few days ago (after the latest iTunes update 10.4.1 (10)) my 1st Gen Apple TV disappeared from the devices section of iTunes and so after much reading of communities to find an answer (no joy) I decided to remove it from the iTunes Apple TV sync menu in iTunes preferences. I then couldn't get it back and it disappeared from the iTunes menu. Heres how I fixed it:
When Apple changed the mobile me accounts from @mac.com to @me.com I started using both, e.g. [email protected] & [email protected].
My iTunes account on my iMac was set up to my @mac alias but I turned on home sharing with my @me email address.
All my devices listed above were set up for home sharing (except ATV 1st gen) with my @me alias and worked fine until recently
In the last week I have regularly had issues with my 2st generation Apple TV password / email alias not being recognised by the iTunes store.
In addition my iPad, iPhone and iPod touch have also had issues with the remote app with both Apple TV's where they have 'disappeared' from within the remote app.
Today I lost everything on every device.
Here's how I fixed it:
Factory restore Apple TV 1st gen and set up with @mac.com email address details (not my @me email alias)
As above for Apple TV 2nd gen
Turn off computer, iPad, iPhone, BT Home Hub, Netgear Wireless router, unplug Apple TV 1st generation & Apple TV 2nd generation (mains and HDMI).
Go to shop to buy gin and tonic ingredients
Turn on BT home Hub and when completely booted -
Turn on Netgear router and when completely booted (make G&T during this time) -
Turn on computer and launch iTunes
Plug in Apple TV 1st Generation and select general > computers and the 1st option with the infinity logo
Apple TV 1st gen appears in iTunes (phew, drink G&T))
Register Apple TV in iTunes, rename it (to whatever) and thank goodness everything back to normal albeit with long re-syncing (but that's why I bought a seperate wireless router from Netgear in the first place, so not so bad).
modifyed my home sharing account details in iTunes from my @me email to my @mac email alias
Turned on iPad and changed home sharing account from @me to @mac
Apple TV 1st Gen 'appears' when I select add shared library along with iTunes from my iMac on the iPad
turn on iPhone 3Gs and repeat the above (as per iPad) - again everything suddenly worked again
Plug in Apple TV 2nd Gen and changed home sharing, itunes account to my @mac account from my @me account (NB: I was able to see my iMac in the computers menu on the ATV 2nd gen using my @me email alias before changing it)
2nd Gen ATV appears for the first time in a few days back in the remote app.
All back to normal.
Now this may be blindingly obvious to you, but just in case it isn't, I thought I'd write it all down in the hope it helps someone. It may not be the email alias, it may just be resetting everything, but I did try that first before fixing it using the steps above.
Best wishes.

I assumed that by using time machine to import everything onto the new iMac that the new machine was effectively the "old machine". Maybe not. It was set to sync to the old mac, so will try setting up the Apple TV again on it's computers tab.
Still worried that I can't find the "find Apple TV's" option in iTunes prefs though.

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I have an apple TV (1st gen). The remote it originally came with was not working-the light on the front panel of the apple TV would illuminate, but nothing would happen on the screen.
I tried the pairing action (pushing "Menu" and "Fast Forward" at the same time for 6 seconds to "re-pair" the remote. The front panel of the apple TV illuminates after 6 seconds, but afterwards I just get the same result-nothing happens on the screen. The screen just displays the scrolling screen saver from my designated pictures folder on the apple TV.
I've tried unplugging the appe TV, waiting an hour, and replugging, but the same result.
I am still able to control the apple TV with my iPod Touch (2nd gen) and use the apple TV as a remote speaker from my Macbook Pro.
I know the remote has enough battery power because the light on the apple TV lights up when I press a button on the remote.
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I have a New iMac and I have used time machine to restore data from my old iMac. Everything other than iTunes is fine.
In iTunes (10.4) all of my library is fine, however, my 1st gen Apple TV fails to appear under Devices.
I've checked various support articles and they all say that "look for Apple TV's" option should be selected in preferences.
I don't have this option in preferences. I can use the Apple TV as remote speakers.
Does anyone have any suggestions??

I assumed that by using time machine to import everything onto the new iMac that the new machine was effectively the "old machine". Maybe not. It was set to sync to the old mac, so will try setting up the Apple TV again on it's computers tab.
Still worried that I can't find the "find Apple TV's" option in iTunes prefs though.

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Hey moni8181,
If you are having an issue with your iPod nano not being recognized by your computer, I would suggest that you troubleshoot using the steps in this article -
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Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Be well,
Brett L

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I've been using my ATV (1st Gen) for years, but shortly after I installed iTunes 10.5 I can no longer sync it.
I tried everything, I even reset to factory defaults, re-installed itunes, reboot router (D-Link DIR-825). My computer (Windows XP) and the ATV are on the same GigEthernet LAN (although the ATV is only Fast Ethernet). I can still rent movies, watch youtube, etc, but I can not sync anything.
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I'm wondering if anyone else is having this issue.
Thanks!

OMG, I finally found the solution based on this https://discussions.apple.com/message/10041310#10041310
"Apparently this can happen when you watch a large HD movie from the computer on the apple TV it seems to kind of clog it. Nothing to do with firewall settings."
Based on this I went to eddit --> prefferences --> General and unchecked movies and tv shows. After that it worked! Well, at least so far...What is very interesting is that it is still syncing movies, since it is the default setting the first time (remember, I did a factory reset too) I sync the ATV. Unbelieveble how much time I spent ont this.
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Well ... took a long time but found out you are right. The ones that I cannot sync to ATV are the 1080p movies/TV shows.
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I've looked through the other threats and reviewed and checked the advise given such as check the USB port; Done - iPhone & iPad work fine with th same port and cable. the iPod mini just flashes 'Do not disconnect' its fully charged and plays my music fine through a number of devices.
I cannot get the iPod mini to be seen by the iMac on 10.7.2 or on iTunes 10. I dont have access to a firewire cable and reluctanted to buy one on the chance that may not work either.
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