AppleTV

I was interested in the Apple TV but I have some questions that I cant seem to really find the answer for on Apple site. I have a home network, G right now but probably will add N. I am going to have a usb 2.0 server on it, to add printers and more importantly NAS hard drives. Can i put movies/music on the hard drives, and be able to use the apple tv to read that on play those(obviously as long as they are in the right format). I could end up adding alot of movies on big hard drives down the road, i would like to be able to use apple tv to stream those, without using a seperate computer itunes to stream the data. Thanks for the info.

there are really 2 seperate parts of appletv
1) playback of your own content
2) purchasing/renting of movies/tv shows from itunes store
for option 1 you do need an itunes library that exists on a pc/mac. that is where the appletv gets your content from.
for option 2 you don't need pc/mac with an itunes library. the appletv connects directly to the itunes store via the internet and you can purchase/rent direct from within the appletv.

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Three movies I bought from iTunes this morning do not show up on the 1st Gen AppleTV.

I understand some file formats are not compatible with AppleTV (1st gen) but these films were purchased directly from iTunes. One would assume they are formatted properly to work on Apple equipment, yes? Previously purchased movies show up on the AppleTV just fine, so I'm not sure what's going with these three. They were from the $4.99 Sci Fi collection: Enemy Mine, Dune and Terminator 2. Oldies but goodies. The iMac, where the iTunes Library lives is used to stream the content to the AppleTV, and everything that is in my Library appears to be available for streaming, except these three films. Any advice?

I have now restored Factory Settings on the Apple TV. Looked promising until iTunes hangs everytime I tried to enter the podcast page of the sync options. And I get errors that my newest movies, created in Final Cut Pro X with the Share with 720p Apple Devices export settings are not compatible with Apple TV.
Unbelievable.

HT203167 A movie I purchased in the iTunes store is missing. It isn't hidden and doesn't show up in search. I've followed support steps. Where is it and how do I find it? I believe I originally purchased the film on my 1st Gen AppleTV.

A movie I purchased in the iTunes store is missing. It isn't hidden and doesn't show up in search. I've followed support steps. Where is it and how do I find it? I believe I originally purchased the film on my 1st Gen AppleTV...other movies show up. Help.

It was Love Actually. It's been in my library a few years but is now missing. It's odd...it isn't even in the iTunes Store anymore. I think there is a rights issue because a message appeared in the store saying it wasn't available at this time in the U. S. store. Still, if I bought it years ago it should be in my library or I should get a refund....

Movies do not show up on AppleTV but they are in iTunes

I have around 220 movies in iTunes. Most all were purchased through Apple. I am having an issue where several of my movies are not showing up on my Apple TV. The movies that do not show up were all purchased and watched on my Apple TV but once it synced to my iTunes library they no longer show up.. I have reset and restored everything including my entire iTunes library, took almost an entire day, but still have the same issue. My apple TV is a 1st gen. The ones that do not show up are a mix between HD and SD so that is not the issue. The only common thread between these movies is that they were all purchased and watched initially through my apple TV. HELP please!

As far as the resolution, I do not have the exact info but they were all purchased through iTunes via my AppleTV.
Examples:
- Journey to the Center of the Earth HD and SD
- Tranformers HD and SD
- Journey 2: The Mysterious Island SD
- Sherlock Holmes SD
Thats just a few of the movies that do not show up on my AppleTV but are in iTunes and can be played on my Laptop or synced to my iPad, iPod, iPhone and iTouch.
I have tried syncing these movies to my AppleTV and it shows syncing but completes way too quickly and the movies are not on my AppleTV. When I look at my AppleTV via iTunes the movies are checked off so as to sync. No exclamation point or any error for that matter ever occurs.

I bought a movie from iTunes on my Mac and it is not showing up on my AppleTV purchased movies. Is there a way to get this to sync?

I bought a movie from iTunes on my new macbook pro and it is not showing up on my AppleTV, any ideas?

Sign out of the Apple ID on the ATV and sign back in.

Remote app no longer sees AppleTV and shares

I've noticed that the Remote App on my iPhone 4 looks different than it used to, so I guess it's been updated recently. Anyways, now I don't have AirPlay anymore in any video or audio apps. I haven't changed anything in terms of network set up, AppleTV configuration, nor my PC and Mac itunes sharing. Everything is the same.
The ONLY thing I can think of, other than the Remote app being updated is that I had my wireless router turned off for two weeks while on vacation. However, on returning, EVERYTHING JUST WORKS. iphone wifi access is fine, Apple TV access is fine (been watching podcasts and netflix no problem), and PCs and laptops connect same as always.
THe ONLY difference is my iphone cannot "see" AppleTV in Remote App and Airplay feature is GONE. My homesharing is still displayed as selectable libraries in the app, but selecting one NEVER CONNECTS. This also used to work perfectly fine.
I'm quite frustrated at losing such a feature.
For what it's worth, the AppleTV doesn't seem to "see" my shared library either (under "Computers")

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Try the following steps, check whether things are working after each step where appropriate, before trying the next.
Check AirPlay is turned on on the Apple TV (turn it off and on if it already is)
Check that both devices are on the same network (Settings > Wifi, on the mobile device and Settings > General > Network, on the Apple TV).
Restart the Apple TV (Settings > General > Restart).
Restart the Apple TV by removing ALL the cables for 30 seconds.
Restart your router. (Also try removing it’s power cord for at least 30 seconds)
Restart your mobile device.

February 2012,I bought an AppleTV in the US, to bring it to where I live, CHILE, where voltage is 220V. Is the device multivoltage or do I need a voltage converter?

February 2012,I bought an AppleTV in the US, to bring it to where I live, CHILE, where voltage is 220V. Is the device multivoltage or do I need a voltage converter?
Thanks!

only a cable that fit your wall socket is required

New password in iTunes and not my appleTV is not working

I changed it two weeks ago. Tried to access my appleTV today and it keeps asking me to enter my password, over, and over, and over again without allowing me to advance. What gives?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Try the following steps, check whether things are working after each step where appropriate, before trying the next.
Restart the Apple TV (Settings > General > Restart).
Restart the Apple TV by removing ALL the cables for 30 seconds.
Restart your router. (Also try removing it’s power cord for at least 30 seconds)
Reset the Apple TV (Settings > General > Reset > Reset all settings)
Restore the Apple TV (Settings > General > Reset > Restore)

Can I stream my Macbook air to AppleTV?

I know that I can stream from iPhone and iPad, but I like to know if I stream my Macbook Air's screen to the Apple TV. I want to use my HDTV as a monitor for the Macbook Air wirelessly.
Any help is much appreciated.

Approximately 8 weeks ago we were on the telephone with an Apple employee regarding an AppleTV related question and that Apple employee told us Mountain Lion was due out Summer 2012. That was the last and only information I've discovered on this particular topic

Downloads/purchases from AppleTV versus iTunes

When I purchase a movie on iTunes (on my computer or iPhone) it immediately begins downloading and is added immediately to my "purchased" list on AppleTV. However, when I purchase a movie from AppleTV, most of the time it does not download and is only available on my AppleTV. I can usually go to my iTunes account and report the issue, but that means I have to remember to check....Anything I can do to make this happen automatically?

Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

Mirroring to AppleTV does not work, sound works, but no video. How do I fix this?

I have a new Macbook Pro, and I am unable to mirror to my AppleTV, 2nd generation. I can play music from the Macbook through my AppleTV, but I am unable to mirror. I click the button to mirror, but a blue screen breifly pops on on the computer, then the TV goes black. How do I fix this?
Thank you.

About AirPlay and Airplay Mirroring
AirPlay Mirroring requires a second-generation Apple TV or later, and is supported on the following Mac models: iMac (Mid 2011 or newer), Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer), and MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer). For non-qualifying Macs you can try using Air Parrot.
Several Apple Articles Regarding AirPlay
Apple TV (2nd and 3rd gen)- How to use AirPlay Mirroring
How to set up and configure AirPort Express for AirPlay and iTunes
About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X Mountain Lion
iTunes 10- About playing music with AirPlay
Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
Using AirPlay
Thanks to the $15 Beamer, AirPlay streaming is still possible on Macs that do not support Airplay and mirroring.
Another solution is the Air Parrot.

Is there a way to disable the AppleTV remote control on a MacBook?

I often work on my MacBook Pro while watching shows using Apple TV, but every time I pause or play something on the AppleTV, the remote signal also activates iTunes on my MacBook Pro. I pretty much never use the remote to control my MacBook Pro. Is there a setting for disabling the IR receiver or for just telling the MacBook to ignore requests from a remote?

You can disable the IR receiver of the MacBook. To do it, open System Preferences > Security & Privacy, and press the padlock to sign in as an administrator. Then, press "Advanced" and tick the option to disable the IR receiver.

Remote.app on iPod Touch can't change AppleTV speakers after 3.02 update

I cannot find the menu in Remote for changing the speakers that AppleTV plays to. Updated to 3.02 yesterday; before that all was well - so much so that I can't remember exactly where the option was. If I'm overlooking something please let me know!
Don't know if this is related, but the "More" button in Remote doesn't do anything anymore.

"More" is working - my mistake.
I thought Speakers must have been in the "More" menu, but I was already seeing the More menu with its Audiobooks, TV Shows, and whatever isn't in the row of icons at the bottom of the screen.
So after a few hours' break, the answer became obvious: Press & hold on the Now Playing screen (the album cover of the current song) to pop up the Speakers menu. (On the AppleTV you hold down Menu when a song is playing to get to the speaker options, among others.)
I've got 2 Airport Express units with speakers attached, so with those and the ATV itself the Speakers option brings up 3 sets of speakers that can be turned on or off.

Remote and AppleTV will not Find Itunes?

I have tried to connect to my iTunes with AppleTV and Remote but it will not show up as an option. My iPhone "sees" the AppleTV and communicates perfectly but not iTunes...even after doing every single step possible. I uninstalled the Remote App and reinstalled it, Turned off home sharing and turned it back on, I even formatted my HD and reinstalled everything but no go. I have Home Sharing on the proper way. My wireless router is working perfectly as well. I disabled All Antivirus and Fierwalls. Still no go.
As a test, I installed iTunes on my laptop at my house and Remote found it right away. So, I thought it had to be a glitch in my PC and that's why I formatted it but it doesn't appear to be the case. There's got to be an answer out there. By the way, remote DID work on this PC in January. It just stopped working.
Does anybody have an answer to this? I am sure I am not the only one with this problem.
I look forward to any solution you might may have.
Thanks!

Folks, I figured it out. It was definitely the Wireless Router. After I disabled the IGMP setting in my Verizon FIOS router and then rebooted my AppleTV and Remote..it worked perfectly.
So, after wasting hours formatting and reinstalling everything, it ended up being a very easy fix...less than 5 minutes. It's pretty simple to find in the router settings too. I hope this helps others.

Remote iPad App: can't access AppleTV, purchased music won't clear

I can't access AppleTV screen. My "purchased music" pops up on the iPad screen and I can't clear it to access the AppleTV menu using the Remote app.

Did you already restart/ reboot your Wi-Fi router?
Also execute "Forget this Network" on your iPad.
Once your router has restarted, try to connect again.
You can also find great advice in this thread:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2780293?tstart=30

IPad and iPhone Remote app no longer see my AppleTV (1st Generation)

For months, I've been using the Remote app from my iPad to control my first generation AppleTV. When I got an iPhone 4 and got the Remote app for it, I tried to do the same thing, but now AppleTV will not recognize my iPhone 4, and no longer recognizes my iPad. All it will allow me to use is the ****** little remote that came with it.
How do I fix this?
Notes:
AppleTV is synchronized with my iTunes library
Home Sharing on the PC is turned on
Remote App tells me to "turn on home sharing on the AppleTV from the Computers section of the Settings menu" but no such option exists.

AppleTV1 doen't use Home Sharing. Try this:
Apple TV (1st generation)
Connect iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to a Wi-Fi network that is connected to the local network that your Apple TV also connected to.
Open the Remote app on your mobile device.
Select Add an iTunes Library in the Remote settings screen. Remote will then display a 4 digit passcode.
On Apple TV, select Settings from the main menu, select General and then Remotes.
Select the name of your iPhone or iPod touch.
Enter the 4 digit passcode. Use the volume up/down keys on the Apple Remote (Infrared) to change the number that is displayed and the track next/back keys to switch digits.
Click Done.
Remote app will be paired with Apple TV and you can begin browsing your library using Remote and select a piece of content to play.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1947

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