Apple TV2, Airplay, and Hulu Plus

My life won't change if this doesn't work, but I would at least like to know "why not" if it won't. I have updated my iPad and my Apple TV2 to the latest operating system and software. Airplay is turned on for my Apple TV.
I started a television show on Hulu Plus, double clicked the interface button on my iPad and chose Apple TV. Nothing happened. The show continued to appear only on my iPad. What have I missed?

Thanks, Chenks! I have learned after 30 years of going back and forth from newbie to oldbie again and again that it is always profitable to ask questions and not make assumptions. There have been many struggles with new Apple TV and I didn't want to just assume I couldn't do it. Have a great holiday season!

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Please Make sure your Apple TV is uptodate and that the Apple TV is a 2nd or 3rd Gen. Apple TV.

Trouble with Netflix and Hulu Plus on my Apple TV

I had subscribed to Netflix on my Apple TV and then we chose to subscribe to Hulu Plus also, but then the next day we noticed that Netflix was gone and Hulu Plus replaced Netflix in the same app spot where we usually find Netflix. Is there some kind of restriction to using both at the same time or something?Please help and thank you!

No there is no restriction, you can have both or one or the other or neither.
Sounds like you removed the wrong app icon from the screen. See Apple TV: Arranging and hiding icons on the main menu ... for instructions on how to get the right icons back.

Can Apple TV work with hulu plus?

Can Apple TV work with hulu plus?

It's not all about Apple, Hulu has to agree too. They've blocked their app from airplay as well.

Sony-Free One-Year Subscription to Netflix and Hulu Plus with Purchase of Select Sony TVs

Between now and September 28, 2013, customers that purchase eligible models of Sony Smart TVs will receive a free one-year subscription to Netflix1 and Hulu Plus2, along with 30 days of Music Unlimited2. View the details below.
Here's how it works:
Buy an eligible Sony TV before 9/28/13.
Press the SEN button on your new TV remote and look for the promotional icon.
Enter your e-mail address. You'll receive an e-mail from Sony with the redemption information for all three services. Follow the instructions and redeem by 10/31/13.
1 Netflix offer available to both new and existing subscribers.
2 Hulu Plus and Music Unlimited offers only available to new subscribers.
All of the redemption instructions should be emailed to you once you've completed the process above, but the processes for redeeming the Netflix and Hulu Plus codes are also outlined below:
Netflix Redemption:
On your remote, press the "SEN" button and navigate to the Promotional Offer app. Input your email address on-screen then check your email to receive your Netflix referral code.
Once you receive your referral code, go to http://www.netflix.com/specialoffer on your computer and insert the code.
Follow the onscreen prompts to complete your redemption.
Once complete, press the “Netflix” button on your remote. Click on member sign in, log in using your new credentials and enjoy your Netflix subscription.
Hulu Plus Redemption:
On your remote, press the “SEN” button and navigate to the HuluPlus app. Follow the steps on screen to complete your device registration.
On your TV, navigate to the HuluPlus app, click on “Learn More” and write down your “Referral Code”.
On your computer go to http://www.huluplus.com/SonyTV2013 and insert this code in the “Device Activation Code” box.
Complete the registration and enjoy your one free year of Hulu Plus.
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Okay, so I signed up for Hulu Plus and my new (single) account is working on both my iPad and the PS3. Also, the component output on the PS3 seems to work fine with the Hulu content. However, the Hulu streaming performance on the PS3 seems a little rocky. On my first and second attempts to watch something the video would play for a few seconds and then pause for several more seconds, it was basically unwatchable.
The content on my iPad seemed okay, so it looks like a problem on the PS3. Also, Netflix on the PS3 was fine and I even watched the same episode of a TV show that stuttered badly on the PS3. After watching the entire show on Netflix I went back to Hulu and the PS3 was still having problems. Then, after about another 10 minutes of playback hickups the PS3 seemed to get better. Maybe Sony's version of Hulu Plus (or someone's server) is getting overloaded right now since Hulu on the PS3 just went mainstream today.

How can I get AirPlay mirroring to fill widescreen? It works automatically for apps built for apple tv, but not Hulu Plus, for example, which letterboxes.

Airplay mirroring works great for apps (mostly video-related ones) with native Apple TV support, but for other apps - most notably Hulu Plus, it will only show letterbox on my 16:9 plasma TV. Again, my movies, tv shows and in-app videos like in CNN where there's a built-in AirPlay support will fill my widescreen, but apps that don't (Hulu Plus, games, photos) will not. Do I have to change the aspect ratio on the tv to 4:3? Will changing the resolution help.
How can I get mirroring to fill the entire tv screen, regardless of the app? Thanks.

Guys. Let's not get confused here.
-AirPlay mirroring feature 'mirrors' what's on your iPad 2 or above or your iPhone 4s on to your big TV via the Apple TV black box.
-Video apps that stream video (like native YouTube app) uses AirPlay which is different to mirroring.
-When you use the 'mirror' feature you get black bars all around (left/right & top/bottom)
-There are Games that use the full screen via the AirPlay mirroring feature and there are games that don't. It depends on the Game. For example download Asphalt 7:Heat and you'll notice you get widescreen display on the big TV but if you play Batman or Max Payne or others that don't support AirPlay mirroring then it you get black bars left and right.
-What's neat about the AirPlay mirror feature is that when you play Asphalt 7 with 'mirroring' set to on, the race is shown on the TV while your iPad shows something completely different (the route in real time with your rear view mirror)
-The Apple iPhoto app on your iPhone 4s or iPad 2/3 with AirPlay mirroring feature on you get a different experience. All of a sudden it goes full screen, and you are presented with their iPhoto logo.
-Those who have the first generation iPad don't have mirroring capabilities so the Asphalt 7:Heat games feature aren't available or the iPhoto app features. With iPad 1 you can only stream video or music or image slideshow (which all stream full screen). iPad 2 and iPad 3 can also do this but with the added benefit of 'mirorring' what is displayed on the iPad screen. Some apps take advantage of this, some don't.
There are no special setting on Apple TV to get rid of the black bars. You may be able to change the zoom settings on your actual big TV.
Hopefully this will clear this all up. I have the iPad 1 and recently upgraded to the new iPad 3. I also have an iPhone 4s. Same issues.
I don't think the AirPlay 'mirror' feature has developed fully yet. It has it's limitations but also has its advantages.

Ipad2 mirroring and hulu plus - setting expectations

ok the experiment is over
macbook cabled to sony tv: display resolution set to 1080 p
hulu plus via safari
tv old: night gallery - top to bottom 4" on either side
tv new: new girl - top to bottom, side to side
movie 1972 ruling class: top to bottom 1" on either side
apple tv setting tv: resolution to automatic
hulu plus ipad application
tv old: night gallery - top to bottom 4" on either side
tv new: new girl - as above
movie 1972 ruling class: - as above
hulu plus via Safari
as above - top to bottom 4" on either side
did not bother with setting to 720p
YMMV
apple tv needs a 1080 resolution setting for tv new and movies

my wife disputes my experiment
1080 and 720 are resolution measures
16:9 and 4:3 are different measures
I obviously do not know why the ipad only outputs 4:3

Apple TV2, Handbreak and subtitles

Hi!
I am using handbreak to convert mkv movies for viewing on my Apple TV2. The image converts fine but I am having problems with the subtitels. When I convert DVDs the subtitles gets burned in and shows up perfectly on my TV. The problems start when converting MKV files with subtitles "tracks" included in the MKV file. When converting I select the subtitle track to get included in the m4v result file and that also works OK.
I can view the movie in VLC, the subtitles are there no problem, I can turn them on or off, but, when viewing the movie on the Apple TV2 only the first line of the subtitle is shown on screen. As most subtitles are multi-lines this is very annoying. When viewing the subtitles in VLC, multi-line subtitles are shown correctly over two or more lines.
I have checked that the TV is correctly set up, ie I have no smart-zoom or similar on to have the TV crop the image.
When converting the movie I have tried adding the subtitles both as burned in and forced, nothing seems to matter the subtitles doesnt get burned in and only the first line is shown.
Anyone have the same problem or even better - a solution?
/Carl

handbrake let you add srt files
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Apple TV, Airplay and caching

Hi Everyone
I was just wondering whether our Apple TV (3rd gen) is actually caching the content we view via Airplay from our devices/computers?
In other words, does Apple TV store the content locally in the same way it does iTunes movies, YouTube videos, etc until it runs out of space and overwrites it with new content? And, if so, is there any way to access that content directly from the Apple TV without the device/computer still being connected via Airplay?
So, for want of a "real life" example, I view a home video on the Apple TV via an iPhone connected with Airplay. Five minutes later we view it again, but is it now streaming the same video again from the iPhone or is the Apple TV just playing it from its local cached storage? And if it is using local storage, would there be a way of "accessing" that content without the iPhone still being connected via Airplay?
Hope this makes sense.
Thanks!
Joe.

As I understand it, the ATV just buffers (in its RAM) a small amount of the compressed content stream to smooth out any hiccups that might otherwise happen because of brief network problems, maybe up to a few seconds worth.
There is no way of accessing this I am aware of.

Apple tv airplay and sound

Is it possible to use airplay on TV and have the sound on our device ?

Hi
This is not possible. When you activate Airplay, that ports the sounds to Apple TV, when you activate Mirroring, that then sends over Video.
You could do this with a Mac, and change the preferences in Sound Preferences

Apple TV, Airplay, and Pandora

I have and Apple TV and an iPad. I receive Pandora radio on an iPad app. In the settings on the Apple TV I have turned Airplay on and I have created a password for Airplay. What do I do to stream the Pandora from the iPad to the Apple TV? Where do I enter the password? There is no place for the password on the iPad Pandora app.

Welcome to the Apple Community.
The password applies to all apps, once turned on you will have to enter a password after you select the Airplay icon for the iPad on any AirPlay streaming.
The purpose of the password is to stop others with iOS devices interrupting your viewing on the Apple TV, ideal if you have small children with iPods/iPhones.

Apple TV Airplay and Mirroring

I am unable to get any of my devices to work with my second or third generation Apple TV with airplay or mirroring. I have an IPAD 1 and 4, and also a laptop with ITunes that won't connect anymore since I moved.
I have done the following:
I wasn't sure if my apple tv was broke, so I took it to the Apple retail store. He was able to mirror his IPAD and IPhone on my Apple TV, it turned out to be my remote, which now works with it.
All four devices have updated software.
All are on the same network.
All 4 devices are on the same Apple account, I only have one.
I've gotten pictures from the icloud to show up on screen.
On the IPad 4, I double clicked home and slid it to the right twice, no icon.
With my IPAD 1, I used to just play video and the airplay icon would come up, now nothing.
I've tried one suggestion, to change the language setting, nothing changed.
I have checked home sharing, everything is on.
I know I read about taking off the firewalls, but is that something that needs to be done with an IPad? I can see my lap top not working because of this, but IPads that have worked in the past.
I'm at a loss, any help would be appreciated.

You mentioned the issue started once you moved, it has something to do with how the network has been setup. Yes, things like firewall need to be looked at because something is blocking the connection.

HT4437 Apple TV - AirPlay and Ipod Touch

I cant find the airplay icon on Ipod touch...where do I find it if trying to connect to Apple tv?

You can double tap the home button, swipe (left to right) twice to bring up the volume slider and airplay icon. You will also see it within apps that are compatible. Make sure airplay is turned on in ATV settings and that both are on the same network. Ensure the iPod and ATV are is up to date.
Note: audio is on by default but not all will be enabled for video, which is up to the developer to do.

Apple TV2 airplay audio (via Airport Express) works well with music, but won't work with any video.

I have an ATV2 and Airport Express connected to speakers all connected to the same network. It all works with music, but won't work with any video audio. In my ATV's settings I've selected my AirPort Express speakers. It works for music, why not everything else? Is there a fix or work around?

Netflix is first on that list...What I mean is, if there is a feature that allows for a wireless audio connection to the Apple TV, why wouldn't the developer allow it. To keep me from enjoying a more convient connection? I can have the same listening experience on a wired connection...

Mac Mini used as Apple TV (airplay and apple remote on iphone/ipod)

Yesterday Apple announced the new Apple TV as an iOS device. It can be controlled using the apple remote app on an iphone or ipod touch. I am using a Mac Mini using Air Mouse to control the Mini which is hooked up to my TV. Would it be possible to use the Apple Remote app for this?

Hi Bart,
you could use the itunes remote app to control your itunes music / videos from an iphone/ipod touch/ipad.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/remote/
Keep in mind the itunes currently uses the remote app in a different manor to the apple tv. I don't think you could use the itunes remote app to for instance rent movies. But ones you had the movie rented you could use the remote app to trigger playing /pausing the movie. But there are some advantages, like you can get a list of videos on the computer on the iOS device.

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