Apple TV & Airport Express - Bose speakers

I bought the most recent Apple TV and Airport Express and had my Bose speakers hooked them wirelessly. The volume when watching movies from Netflix or Hulu Plus or just the TV is not as strong as it used to be when I had the older version of both devices.

Welcome to the Apple Community.
select the express as AirPlay speakers in the AirPlay options under settings on the Apple TV.

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I have 3 x AirPort Express based speakers which I use for iTunes music playback. I have today bought an Apple TV, which I would like to use to also play music to my AirPort Expresses. Is that possible if so how? I can't see an option to use the Airport's as an output for the Apple TV audio.
I will be very disappointed if this cannot be done. :-(
Many thanks

Anyone interested in resurrecting this feature use:
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HT201335 I want to watch an iTunes rental video on my MacBook Pro but stream the sound to my Airport Express linked speakers. However re Airplay icon doesn't show up in iTunes when playing the rental video. Is there a way around that?

I want to watch an iTunes rental video on my MacBook Pro but AirPlay the audio to my AirPort Express linked speakers. However the AirPlay icon isn't available when arching the rental video in iTunes. Is there another way? Do I need to but an AppleTV? I don't own a TV, hence why I want to watch on my MacBook Pro.

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With or without an Apple TV you can't send video to one device and audio to another using AirPlay.

ITunes can't find Airport Express remote speakers after PC standby

I use Airport Express 802.11n to drive my remote speakers over WiFi from iTunes. It works well, except for after my PC Laptop has been in standby (such as folding the screen). When it wakes up and regains network connectivity, iTunes can no longer find the Airport Express remote speakers. I can ping the Airport and it shows up in Airport Utility, so I have WiFi connection. It does not help to restart iTunes, I need to reboot Windows to allow iTunes to see the remote speakers again.
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Holy moly. Now it works.
I restarted the Airport Express from the Airport Utility application, repaired persmissions and rebooted the computer as well.
Not much of a "fix" but sometimes you gotta do the most obvious I guess. (And yes I feel stupid)
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HT3291 Does this work when listening to radio direct on apple TV? I would like to able to play the radio on apple TV & airport express at the same time.

Does this work when listening to radio direct on apple TV? I would like to able to play the radio on apple TV & airport express at the same time.

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No, this doesn't work directly from the Apple TV. However if you play the radio station from your computer you can send it via airplay to both devices, thereby achieving what you require.

Using apple remote with iTunes 9 and airport express/remote speakers

Hi,
Does anyone know why the apple remote will control the hardware volume for the speakers on my mac, but when playing via the airport express connected to remote speakers why doesn't it control the volume slider in iTunes?
This would be really useful as at present I need the apple remote to control track selection and play/pause, but another remote to control volume.
If it isn't possible now, can Apple please add it to the pile of suggestions for the next version build of iTunes?
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luvs2spooge wrote:
This would be really useful as at present I need the apple remote to control track selection and play/pause, but another remote to control volume.
If it isn't possible now, can Apple please add it to the pile of suggestions for the next version build of iTunes?
edit: it works just fine. check your settings in preferences > devices
JGG
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AirPort Express & Bose Companion Speakers w/ laptop - how do I???

What audio cable input do I need to buy to attach the Bose Companion (three speakers) to my Airport Express for wireless sound? (Macbook pro) This is possible right?
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Not sure about the speaker system but from what I read they are PRIMARILY to be connected to the computer with an additional input for auxilliary inputs. The express will work with pretty much any speakers provided that they have their own power. The express provides an output (mini jack or mini optical) to be input to a powered speaker system. It will not provide the power to the speakers. I would guess that the Companion does plug directly into an AC outlet for power and you could use the Y cable (probably a mini Y but I am unfamiliar with the aux inputs on the Companion- they could use RCA type) and it should work UNLESS the Bose requires a computer to choose the input. Hope this helps but I'm not really a Bose fan - any discussion that may raise is better posted elsewhere.

Apple tv, airport express, macbook air, and iphone 4, will support audio streaming directly from every equipment to the powered speakers?

I'm trying to connect my Apple tv to airport express to stream the audio, will be posible? the same thing with my iphone? I have tried with my MacBook and works perfect!!

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Your MacBook works with your express because it supports AirTunes. Your Apple TV and your iPhone do not support AirTunes and will therefore not work with your express.

Need help with Apple TV + Airport Express setup

I am newbie to this whole Apple thing. Just switched from Windows world (20+ years of torture) to MacBook Pro about 6 months ago. Loving every minute of it.
Here's what I currently have...
I have a 4000+ sq.ft. home with 3 levels on a 1-acre lot. I have 5 zones for music/movies - 7.1 dedicated Home Theater (lower level), 5.1 HT system for casual TV watching in Family Room, 2.1 system (music only) in my Home Office, 2.1 system (music only) in my Master Bedroom, 5.1 HTiB in Kids Bedroom. All systems have dedicated AVRs/Speakers/Subs (Denon, Harmon Kardon, Yamaha, Polk, Energy, Klipsch etc.).
I have 2 MacBook Pros and 2 Windows Laptops. I have AirportExtreme running a wireless network throughout the house. I have NAS attached to AE. I use iTunes to manage all my media content. I also have a iPhone 3G.
I have ripped all my CDs in Apple Lossless format into iTunes. I listen to free internet radio stations (NO Napster, Raphsody or other subscription-based services). Sometimes watch/listen free video/audio podcasts. I do NOT rent or buy movies/music via iTunes or any other source (just buy old-fashioned CDs/DVDs when neeeded).
Here's what I want to accomplish...
1. Ability to "wirelessly" stream media to any or all zones.
2. Central, easy to use controller for all systems.
3. Should be able to accomplish this functionality without having to keep PC/Mac running.
Ques 1: I have considered Sonos option, but it can't do video content. So, I guess my options are Apple TV + 5 Airport Expresses. Is that correct? Will I be able to accomplish my goal with this setup? Anything I need to be aware of, e.g, network connectivity/slowdown issues, system reliability issues, ease-of-use etc.?
Ques 2: One of the major benefits of Sonos system is the ability to play different music in different zones. From what I understand, this is NOT possible with AppleTV + AirportExpress + iTunes setup. Is that correct?
What if I have iTunes running on 2 separate laptops. Can one laptop play it's own playlist via AirExp-1 and the other laptop play a different playlist via AirExp-2 & AirExp-3? Is this possible? If yes, then I guess this may "simulate" the zoning effect of Sonos (albeit thru 2 separate controllers; but it works for my needs).
Ques 3: I have a MobileMe account to keep my MBP and iPhone in sync. I have lot of Photo Albums in MobileMe Gallery and also in iPhoto on my MBP. How can this me viewed via AppleTV? Would I have to move my iPhoto from MBP to AppleTV HDD?
Ques 4: Currently my iTunes library resides on my MBP. Is there any benefit of putting it on AppleTV HDD?
Ques 5: Can AppleTV HDD be used as backup drive for Time Machine. Currently, I have no choice but to buy Apple Time Capsule to use as wireless backup drive for my MBP; I can't use my NAS for this purpose (From what I've read on forums, I think Apple removed this functionality).
Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you all.

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Your internet connection is not relevant this is all runnig across your home network.
>- I want to be able to backup all of my photos, movies and music
Time Machine on MacOS will will already take care of this for you.
>- I want to store all of my movies on a separate devise that wont clog up my mac book pro
So put then do that. You said you have two external drives. (As long as they both have network support) Put the content on one of them and make the other one the back up.
> (ideally I would like a wireless connection)
While technically possible not a great idea. Streaming video over WiFi is usally problemattic and so are large scale data set backups.
>- I want to be able to watch those stored movies through ATV (via itunes)
Only going to work when your Mac is on with iTunes running, but can be done.

Airport express and apple tv, airport express and apple tv

Hi
Just wandering if this is possible.
I was wandering if I could set up a wireless network with an airport express and then connect the apple tv to it so I could show movies etc via my MAC while travelling.
Note there would be no internet connection involved.
I believe you can set up the 'no internet' wirelss net work with the AE, just not sure you could connect the the Apple TV to it.
May be a question for different forum, sorry if it is,
Thanks in advance,
Rich

I can play videos from the Apple Videos app and the from Photos app with the video going to the monitor and the audio through the speakers attached to the Airport Express.
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what can I do to fix that?

Second Airport Express with speakers?

I have an Airport Express in my living room which acts as my router. I want to place a second Airport Express in the bedroom, plug my Genius SP-HF1800A powered speakers into it, and play Internet radio on those speakers from my iPhone or iPad with AirPlay.
I thought this was easily doable, but when I went to buy the Airport Express one of the guys at the Genius Bar at my local Apple Store informed me that this was in fact impossible and that if I wanted to listen to music through speakers on Airplay my only choices were to either physically connect the speakers via cord directly to a docked iPhone or buy wireless speakers.
Is this true? Or can I use the second Express in the way I first thought was possible?
thanks!

Assuming you are using iTunes, a second Airport Express will work well for you.
Airport Express (AE) can act as a base station for up to 10 clients (computers) and a if you attach a second AE this one is similar to a computer.
If the signal strengh in your bedroom is ok (depends on distance, walls and so on) you will have a nice sound there.
To setup best the AE is attached via LAN Cable to your computer and other networks on your computer are switched OFF.
In the setup of the AE go to:
Airport --> wireless --> join a wireless network --> choose from the dropdown or set manually the name of the network (router / the other AE) and passphrase for the appropriate security setting.
Music--> enable Airplay and set a speaker name
Internet --> TCP/IP --> DHCP
Then click on update.
After that, unplug the LAN-Cable and activate your computers network. The AE should then show up in the Airport-Utility.
If the AE is there, unplug, drag it to your bedroom an plug in again. Wait for the green light, plug in speakers and enjoy.
Useful hint to AE's in bedrooms: The green light of the AE is brilliant in the dark :-))
To avoid disturbance while you sleep, attache a small piece of a thin red colored selfaddesive paper or tape over it. Red filters green and so the indicator light will be visible without ilumine the whole room.
Have a lot of fun with your bedroom music
Lupunus

Problem having ATV (1G) audio play to Airport Express connected speakers

I've had some difficulties trying to have my ATV (1st Gen) act as a jukebox and play its audio on speakers connected to an Airport Express. When I select the remote speakers on the ATV it attempts to connect to them, spins for a while, and then gives up. The same speakers work fine if I remotely connect to them from a Mac running iTunes instead. I'd really like to use this feature with the ATV since it is always on and I can control it from anywhere on my network using my iPhone.
Anyone else having any success using the ATV to play to remote speakers?

You are mistaken. The Apple TV (1st Gen) can stream music to an Airport Express over AirTunes. It is selectable in the ATV settings display, and in the Apple Remote iPhone application, and I've successfully done it before. However, it does not always connect to the speakers properly, whereas a Mac running iTunes has no problem.

Apple Tv & Airport Express

If we want music in other rooms do we buy the aiport express and speakers or can we use it via the technology in the apple tv version 2.
Regards
Paul

Yes, if you are just looking to stream music around the house from either your computer or even a mobile device then an express in each location connected to your audio system will do the job.
Of course if the audio system is or is next to a TV, you might want to get the Apple TV instead, the price is similar and you will get the extras that come with the Apple TV, like video.

Airport Express/Multiple Speakers/Drop Outs

Question -- I have a wireless network at home -- a Linksys wireless router which I use to connect my Dell laptop and my powerbook to the internet. I have two airport express stations ... one for my living room stereo, and one for kitchen speakers. Streaming itunes to one set of speakers works fine, but when I stream to both sets of speakers I get constant hiccups and sound drops during the playback. Any thoughts/suggestions how to fix this problem?

I had this problem. It was because I had interference (ie poor reception to ONE of the airport express units). When the one would cut out they BOTH would cut out. It was really annoying. You can check if this is your problem by placing both of the airport express right near your router (ie in the same room) and see if you get the dropping out (you shouldn't).
My solution was finally only solved by buying a new router and setting up a WDS network. I got a linksys WRT54GL and use the DD-WRT firmware. There are lots of instructions on the net on how to set this up. Then each airport express acts as a repeater. They seem to support each other, and the result for me was that I got wireless coverage EVERYWHERE in my house, and the music stream stopped dropping out.
Also with the DD-WRT firmware you can change the xmit power of the router (and increase it!) to improve coverage.
Hope this helps.
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Airport Express - Multiple speakers

I have 3 airport express connected to 3 different stereo systems. When I use only one speaker, everything is ok. When I use 2 speakers, the signal stops for 2 seconds about every minute. When I use 3 speakers, signal stops for 2 seconds very frequently.
On "advanced settings" of iTunes the streaming buffer is "large".
Any idea to solve the problem ?
Thanks

Hello
I have experienced about the same problem with 2 AE´s.
Never had the problem before upgrading to the multiple speaker
option that came with one of thr itunes upgrades. But then I could only play one at a time, the idea is great but its no fun if the music stops every few minutes
Have you been able to fix your problem ?
I am using a Netgear Rangemax for my WLAN.
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