Apple TV2 streaming problem

Error Message when I try to stream iTunes from my MacBook Pro to AppleTV:
"The AirPlay device “Apple TV” is currently being used by someone else. Please select another device from the menu at the bottom of the iTunes window."
No other device is playing to the AppleTV. How do I fix this so I can listen to

Yep, that fixed it. I had been watching a YouTube video on the AppleTV yesterday and paused it.
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Apple TV streaming problems with itunes

Apple TV streaming problems. Since recent last update to AppleTV when I try to streams movie or tv show from iTunes sometimes it is fine sometimes it takes hours (Hd or Sd). No problem with netflix. Wifi is not super strong in location but this was not a problem at all before update. Any suggestions?
Paul

ok.
this is not a solution to your problem, but you didn't need to do that just to remove it from appletv. you could have simply unticked the item in your library and that would have made it not available to appletv. you could also have amended your sync options. you don't need to delete something from your library just to remove it from appletv.
however back to your problem. it sounds like the appletv is not syncing the changes to your library. you should restart your appletv and see if that forces the change.

Use Google's Public DNS Server To Fix Apple TV Streaming Problems

Many people have been having a streaming problem with the Apple TV - especially with Netflix. In fact, it's often the most popular topic on this forum. After having the same problem off and on for two years, I finally figured out the following solution. It uses Google's public DNS service instead of your ISPs DNS.
1. Navigate to Settings >> General >> Network and select Configure TCP/IP.
2. Select “Manually” next to Configure IP.
3. Dont change the IP address or the Subnet Mask and Router Address. Just click "Done".
4. Set the DNS Address screen with the following: 008.008.008.008 and click “Done.”
You should now be able to stream more smoothly on your Apple TV.
This problem is probably caused by a bad streaming server somewhere on Netflix's CDN (Content Delivery Network). The DNS points your Apple TV based on location. By using Google's DNS, you get a different streaming server. That is, of course, a wild guess and is not verifiable by me. But, it makes sense so I'm going with that.
If this works for you, please buy a cup of coffee for a complete stranger or some other selfless, random act of kindness.

Welcome to the  tv Discussion Forums.
Barring interference to the network (which is probably unlikely but not totally out of the question) I'd agree that your problem seems specific to one mac. IMHO reinstalling an OS is more often than not a lazy mans way of saying they can't be bothered to look for the problem and totally unnecessary so far as I am concerned. I don't believe any version of itunes has been a problem for the tv, although there have been the usual problems posted that usually accompany any upgrade (these are more than likely due to updating over damaged files).
Reinstalling itunes will replace the application but not many of the associated preference files that are more likely to be a problem than the application itself. Rather than reinstalling itunes, I'd try creating a new user and try itunes in the new user account to see if the problem persists.
You could also create a new library in the original user account and see if you have similar problems with that library.
Check your network settings and compare them to the other macs that work OK, check for proxy servers and DNS addresses.

Apple TV2 Sound problem with LG PLasma TV model42PG60UD

Hi
I Purchased an Apple TV2 last week and have been unable to get sound on my LG PLasma TV Model # 42PG60UD and need help. There is sometimes a little static noise. The actions I have taken so far to resolve are
Tried Apple TV in 4 different HDMI slots on TV
Confirmed cable I was using was OK by testing with DVD Player, DVD recorder, X Box, WII. Sound and picture OK on all
Tried 2 other HDMI cables with same results as above
Unplugged everything so only Apple TV was plugged in to television.
Altered audio settings in Apple TV and television as per other discussions on this subject. Dolby on/off/auto. 16 Bit. Dolby or PCM on television.
Confirmed Apple TV2 OK by testing on another television.
Tried using optical digital cable from Apple TV to television.
Apple tech called me to run through and could not solve and suggested i return the unit.
The unit works well. Can play video, view youtube, watch trailers, watch photo slideshows from Itunes etc just cannot hear anything.
Any comments appreciated on settings, configuration etc
Regards

It may be an incompatibility with the TV - as the tech suggested if it's only 2 weeks old try another.
Send feedback to the developers:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/appletv.html

MacBook-Apple TV Streaming Problems

Hi All
I seem to have problems streaming from my MacBook Pro to Apple TV. When streaming Youtube videos from MacBook to Apple TV, the video and sound start breaking out (constant short half-second pauses).
However, I have no such problems with streaming videos to Apple TV from iPad or iPhone. When viewing Youtube videos from my MacBook (without streaming) or through Apple TV by directly accessing Youtube from Apple TV, there are no such problems either. Likewise, there are no problems streaming my iTunes videos from my MacBook to Apple TV. The software on MacBook and Apple TV is up to date.
Would be very grateful for your advice on how to fix this problem.
Andriy

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Intermittent problems are often a result of interference. Interference can be caused by other networks in the neighbourhood or from household electrical items.
You can download and install iStumbler (NetStumbler for windows users) to help you see which channels are used by neighbouring networks so that you can avoid them, but iStumbler will not see household items.
Refer to your router manual for instructions on changing your wifi channel or adjusting your multicast rate.
There are other types of problems that can affect networks, but this is by far the most common, hence worth mentioning first. Networks that have inherent issues can be seen to work differently with different versions of the same software. You might also try moving the Apple TV away from other electrical equipment.
The following article(s) may help you.
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
Recommended Wi-Fi settings
Sources of Interference
Wifi Diagnostic Software (for Mac users)
You may also find some help on this page, where I’ve collected some of the more unusual solutions to network issues.

Apple tv streaming problems

I am running an apple tv with an airport extreme 'n' router with 2 mac pro's and one power mac g5 on the network. The apple tv worked well (though syncing was very slow) for the first two weeks with a linksys router, then streaming became problematic. I have since upgraded to an airport extreme n with even worse results when coming to streaming. I have restored the apple tv ... increased the multicast rate on the apple router ... given the network a boost with the old router ... and even took the apple tv to the store to be tested. Nothing has improved the streaming from my machine (mac pro) which will only play about 10 seconds of media before buffering for about a minute. The apple tv has recently started to seamlessly stream media from the other two machines in my home but not mine. The apple tv expert on the phone only advice was to reinstall itunes or to reinstall the OS ... neither of which I am convinced will fix this problem.
At what point am I to determine that this problem is isolated with my machine or wireless card? Has anyone else experienced similar problems? I heard this was a problem with itunes 7.4 but did the 7.5 update fix this problem? thanks.

Welcome to the  tv Discussion Forums.
Barring interference to the network (which is probably unlikely but not totally out of the question) I'd agree that your problem seems specific to one mac. IMHO reinstalling an OS is more often than not a lazy mans way of saying they can't be bothered to look for the problem and totally unnecessary so far as I am concerned. I don't believe any version of itunes has been a problem for the tv, although there have been the usual problems posted that usually accompany any upgrade (these are more than likely due to updating over damaged files).
Reinstalling itunes will replace the application but not many of the associated preference files that are more likely to be a problem than the application itself. Rather than reinstalling itunes, I'd try creating a new user and try itunes in the new user account to see if the problem persists.
You could also create a new library in the original user account and see if you have similar problems with that library.
Check your network settings and compare them to the other macs that work OK, check for proxy servers and DNS addresses.

Apple TV Streaming problems (again - 2015)

Is anybody else seeing streaming issues on AppleTV from iTunes content?
Renting movies or TV shows is just a horrible experience lately (again) - Video either doesn't start and says available for play in x hours, or starts and then stops every 10-30 seconds... Completely unusable.
I have had issues with streaming off and on for the last couple years, and am really fed up at this point.
MANY forums talking about streaming issues as well (some old, some current).
This is NOT a network issue - Broadband is performing great - Have both wired and wireless appleTVs - They can stream Hulu/Netflix/Vevo/etc. just fine, and I can rent and stream Amazon titles perfectly fine.
Several troubleshooting calls to apple only yield Reboots/upgrades/must-be-your-network responses.
I am done with purchasing Apple content at this point as I can now get it from other sources that actually work.
This seems to be a Apple/Akamai Sever issue!
Please chime in if you are seeing problems.
Apple needs to address this issue once and for all - or just get out of this self proclaimed "hobby" of Apple TV business...

I have changed DNS settings numerous times - Google, OpenDNS, other ISPs, even setup my own off my domain in the house - No change.
My main appleTV is wired directly to a managed switch - i.e. no wireless issues to contend with...
This is NOT a network problem - I know that's the easy button to push when troubleshooting someone's streaming issues, but I can tell you coming from a CCIE that I do not have a networking problem.
I don't agree with the higher quality statement across the board. Yes, some content on other services definitely have lower bit rates/resolution, but they also support VBR streams, such that the stream can ramp up to use the available BW, and for the most part other content (particularly on Amazon) is every bit as high quality as Apple.

Apple TV2 streaming via Airplay. No picture, but sound

Internet ok, Youtube ok, but streaming from iPad 2 via Airplay to TV 2 is only sound, no picture

Welcome to the Apple Community.
What are you trying to stream via AirPlay, websites and apps need enabling by the developer, not all are. Some simply haven't got around to it and others don't want to (often for licensing reasons I assume)

Apple TV streaming problem.

Whenever I rent an HD movie on my Apple TV and start watching it half way through the movie it freezes on a particular scene and I can't finish the movie. _The strange thing is that the movie timer keeps going as if the movie is playing but the screen is frozen and nothing changes. I tried restarting the Apple TV and checking the network etc... but doesn't solve the problem. This has been happening on every movie I rent.
Can anyone help fix this problem?
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Contact iTunes store support about this - they may offer a refund for the movies you've not been able to view.
No idea why this is happening - you may have a faulty AppleTV or corrupt software installation.
If you have a micro USB cable I'd try connecting AppleTV to computer (without power) with this and reinstalling the latest firmware.
One thought - could your ISP be throttling your data usage at certain times of day - say you are allowed 2GB between 6pm and 10pm then an HD movie (3-4GB) could use that up and you'd be unable to download the rest during that time period - check your ISP T&Cs.
If it was a single or occasional movie playing up it could be a corrupt file at Apple's end, but not every rental.
AC

Netflix Streaming Problem with new AppleTV 1080

Hi there,
I have had a AppleTV 2 720 for two years. It has been working perfectly with Netflix. I have a new AppleTV 1080 and the streaming from Netflix is awful. The picture drops definition and the audio goes out of sync and sometimes it just comes up with an error message. I have BT Infinity (30+mbps) and never have any issues streaming from Netflix via two or three devices at any one time. I have searched forums with no solution. I have tried lowering from 1080 to 720 on AppleTV, (kind of negates the purchase of a 1080 device though, eh), restarted and restored the AppleTV, logged out and into Netflix. The super HD picture when working is great but not sure if AppleTV 1080 is suited to Netflix. Surely I can't be the only sufferer here, please help! Thank you....

I found this hidden away on the forum:
This is what worked for me. It was posted by BenFinklea so he deserves the credit. Since I've done these steps I've had no streaming issues. I agree that it's an Apple issue and not a Netfix one. All my other devices on and off the same network stream just fine. To test this I even bought a Roku LT which I love, especially for the money and it streamed flawlessly. I perfer the format of my Apple TV so I was glad to have it operational again! Good luck.
Use Google’s Public DNS Server To Fix Apple TV Streaming Problems
1. Navigate to Settings >> General >> Network and select Configure TCP/IP.
2. Select “Manually” next to Configure IP.
3. Dont change the IP address or the Subnet Mask and Router Address. Just click "Done".
4. Set the DNS Address screen with the following: 008.008.008.008 and click “Done.”
You should now be able to stream Netflix on your Apple TV.
I moved the Apple TV unit away from other electronics and rebooted the router/BT Hub and restarted Apple TV. I did the fix as above and it seems to be ok. Will update soon! Thanks Winston....

Problem streaming music from Iphone through Apple TV2 to receiver

I have an apple TV connected via Audio Optical cable to my receiver. When I play movies from my Iphone, the sound is fine. But when I want to play music, no sound is coming out. I start the music then select Apple TV as output but still nothing.

Too whom it may interest, I found the cure. I unpluged the Apple TV2 from power and repluged it after 5 minutes and rebooted my Iphone 4. Problem solved.

Streaming photos through Apple TV2

Hi,I am able to get audio from Macbook through Apple TV but not photos. Whilst audio will go through and play, the ATV2 will not recognise photo or audio library even though both Macbook and AppleTV are addressed alike. I have selected photo albums and all appears ok -- any ideas??s .

All used to work well but not I cannot see any photos from iphoto on my Apple tv 2. I have home sharing on in both devices and as well I have selected "photos to share" in my imac itunes; interestingly enough is only iphotos that would not show; if i select "aperture" as the source then those will appear. Also of interest is that I can stream from itunes on my imac, music and videos but not photos!
I have restored my apple tv2 to try and solve the problem but it sound like maybe iphoto is the problem?
GH

I want to relocate my iTunes library on a NAS drive and stream to apple tv2 and DLNA tbs around the house is this possible and if so which is the best NAS drive to buy???

I want to relocate my iTunes library on a NAS drive and stream to apple tv2 and DLNA tbs around the house is this possible and if so which is the best NAS drive to buy???

ged2001 wrote:
I want to relocate my iTunes library on a NAS drive and stream to apple tv2 and DLNA TV's around the house is this possible and if so which is the best NAS drive to buy???
i don't have any experience with DLNA TV's but i recently moved my iTunes library to a NAS. streaming content to airport express remote speakers and TV2 works great. however, i have all my gear hardwired to my time capsule (except the airport express) so i'm not sure how well streaming e.g. HD movies to TV over wifi works.
i have a Synology DiskStation 411j and am very happy with it.

I have a an iMac 11,2 is there anyway I can stream what's on my computer screen to my HD TV? I have apple TV2 also.

I have a an iMac 11,2 is there anyway I can stream what's on my computer screen to my HD TV? I have apple TV2 also.

You're talking about Air Play Mirroring About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X
Your 2010 iMac doesn't meet the requirements For AirPlay mirroring but you can take a look at AirParrot http://www.airsquirrels.com/airparrot/

Problem connecting Apple TV2 to projector when passing through Sony Sound Bar

I'm having problems getting my Apple TV2 to work now that I'm passing it through my new Sony HT-CT150 Sound Bar to my Epson Megaplex Projector MG-850 (720p) Projector. I keep getting a "Not Supported" error on my projector - as opposed to a "No Signal" error which is what happens if I was to unplug the Apple TV.
My HDMI cables are all new and latest specs. I can connect the Apple TV directly to projector with either cable and it works fine. I have a 6 ft HDMI connecting the Apple TV to one of the Sony Sound Bar's 3 HDMI inputs and then a 40 ft. HDMI running from the sound bar's HDMI out to the projector's single HDMI input. Oddly, if I reverse the cables, it seems to work. Same two cables - just switching which one is connected to the Apple TV and which is connected to the projector. (I need the length to get to where my projector is positioned. Though I might be able to get by with a 30 ft. cable if length might be the issue.)
Anyway I think it must have something to do with the HDMI handshake or the lenth of the cables but don't know enough about it and have no idea why switching which cable comes first would fix the problem.

Ok, I will ask the question in another way... My apple tv has one hdmi, and it goes to my hd projecter.. But projecter has no speakers, and as a result I've no sound at the moment. I am looking for a clear direction to go in, to solve lack the of any sound.. My only option seems to be, using the optical out from the apple tv.. I don't have any equipment with this conecter. And I've never used optical before.. If i buy an, optical to twin phono converter and then I can plug into a large powered speaker I've got in my living room. And I will have big sound easily..?? Do I have any other reasonable options for optical enabled speakers, or AirPlay speakers or something simple I'm not aware of that will give me sound easily.. I don't want a messy 5:1 system, my house is very tidy, and I want to keep it that way. . Only having this optical out is frustrating, and I need to get my head round the options I have. Anyone understand from experience how to use the optical apple tv out. Also, not using anything but apple tv, no dvds, or tv , just apple tv and my ipad.. Is very quiet in my home right now though. Ric

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