Atv2 sharing from itunes

will the atv2 download the music from my itunes?? i seems that i have to have the computer on for atv2 work.

Since the tv streams live from your iTunes library using Homeshare, the computer is required to be up and iTunes currently running.
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Why won't iTunes 10.3 play video shared from iTunes 10.2

Hi all.
I upgraded iTunes 10.2 to iTunes 10.3, both running under Leopard on an Core 2 Duo iMac. iTunes 10.3 will now not play video shared from another iTunes 10.2 instance running under Snow Leopard elsewhere on my network. It'll play the audio from those video files, but not the moving images.
This all worked fine when I had iTunes 10.2 running under Leopard; and the video in question shares fine from 10.2/Snow Leopard to, say, my iPod Touch.
Any thoughts?

Have upgraded to 10.3.1, with no improvement.
Have also noticed that this behaviour is only exhibited when trying to play shared content in a separate window: play it in the iTunes window, and it works fine.

Apple TV sound bad when home sharing from Itunes

Hello All,
When I go through the Apple TV menus to Computers and choose my library to play my music it sounds really bad. Almost a "tinny" or metallic sound and the voices sound faded back. Not sure how to fix this or if this is the best way to play my music through the TV. I do not have an airport yet (saving for a time machine) so I am running through a Verizon Fios wireless router. Not sure that is matters. Any help would be great. Thank
RJ

Check the menus to see if you have Sound Check enabled for audio - if so turn it off.
Also, try streaming using Airplay to AppleTV from itunes (equalizer and other effects will be added).
AC

Files shared from iTunes via iMac and iPad.

On my iPad2, when using Keynote, when trying to 'copy files from iTunes' the files retrieved are greyed out. What is the solution to enable me to retrieve my .jpgs or .png files from my Mac (into Keynote). iTunes is supposed to work but the files are grey...

I should probably clarify my response.
I am assuming that you want to move images for the Mac to the iPd so that you can place/import them into Keynote. If that assumption is correct, one very easy way to get the images into the iPAd would be to drag them into the Photos Stream in iPhoto - if you use Photos Stream and iPhoto on the Mac. From the Photos app on the iPad, you can save the images to the camera roll album and then place them into Keynote.
If using iTunes, you would have to place the photos into a folder and then sync that folder via iTunes and if you do use iPhoto, you could just include that album into your next sync without removing any other albums or events on the iPad. Select that folder, along with all of the other albums and events that you want to sync in the Photos tab of iTunes.

ATV2 Disconnects From iTunes Account

Hi!
My Apple TV 2 randomly drops the link to my iTunes account...to be clear...the direct sign-in to iTunes from the ATV2 itself (not streaming through my computer). ATV2 asks if I want to save my log-in info so I can rent movies, etc without having to re-type iTunes account info and I say "YES". Good for a while then it drops... the "MOVIE" file disappears from the main menue as does Netflix and Vimeo... all softwear is up todate. If I unplug and re-boot, it will work fine... even my "Remote" app on my iPhone looses connection when this takes place. Any ideas on what could be wrong? Thank you!

Welcome to the Apple Community.
If you use wi-fi:
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 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.

Viewing photos shared from Itunes

Hey- I've seen all sorts of posts regarding this, but nothing specifically like what I am dealing with.
I am running itunes on a windows pc. sharing my movies and music works just fine when viewing through the apple tv 2.
My apple tv2 is connected via ethernet port (its only 100Mb).
In itunes i clicked on advanced, Choose Photos to Share and pointed at a root directory that had about 500 pictures in it and I hit apply and close the Choose Photos to share window that opens up.
When i try to view these pics, the message just tells me how to choose photos to share.
So, i tried pointing at a small directory with only about 10 pictures. Followed same procedure. Closed Itunes, reopened.
Same thing on the apple tv 2. What am I missing here?

You are most welcome

Home Sharing suddenly stopped working from iTunes

I've been running Home Sharing from iTunes so that I can watch movies on the Apple TV for months now without problems. Within the last week, I noticed that the two were no longer connecting despite the fact that both products indicate that Home Sharing is enabled. I came across a possible solution when I discovered that if I connect my desktop to my router using a wireless connection, I'm able to see my shared library on the ATV and my iPhone. Once I disable the wireless connection, going with a wired connection instead, the shared library is no longer accessible.
I'm running XP, iTunes 10.6.3 and using the router that came with my Verizon Fios service.
While I can use a wireless connection to use Home Sharing (for now), I'd prefer to switch back to a wired connection if possible. Anyone have any ideas whats wrong?

No. This has been an ongoing issue and restarting the the computer or the router has no effect. Reinstalling iTunes didn't help either.

Apple TV2 using bandwidth while streaming from iTunes

I am wondering if anyone has solved the elusive issue as to why my recently purchased Apple TV2 is using my ISP bandwidth when using home sharing from iTunes on my MB. I am using an Airport Extreme (less than 2 years old) with the latest firmware, and this issue is still occurring. I do not have iCloud, or iTunes Match enabled. I have never had this issue when using my Airport Express running to my home stereo, but suddenly i've used 1.46G of bandwidth on Saturday night while streaming 3 hours of music using Apple TV2.
While I am a self admitted Apple junkie, this issue causes me great concern and not what I would expect from an Apple product.
Any help would be appreciated.

Okay, try this simple test. Disconnect your modem/router from the internet (i.e. unplug the coax cable or phone line) and then see if you can access your music on the Apple TV (under the "Computers" menu). If the music and videos still work then that indicates that you aren't streaming that content using iCloud or iTunes Match.
However, if it doesn't work (can't access content) then that proves that you are indeed (somehow) streaming from the internet. In this case I'd check to make certain that ALL of the content you are trying to access is PHYSICALLY stored on you local Mac/PC and that the content is reachable via the iTunes app running on that same Mac/PC. If it is then next I'd do a factory restore on the Apple TV and then see what happens.

TS2972 I have ATV2 and the correct version of ITunes yet when watching a movie from ITunes, ATV2 will drop it mid way through and then will claim home sharing is not activated in ITunes. Can anyone offer advice please?

I have ATV2 and the correct version of ITunes yet when watching a movie from ITunes, ATV2 will drop it mid way through and then will claim home sharing is not activated in ITunes. Can anyone offer advice please?

yepp, I have done numerous tests today, skipped router and hard wired betwenn PC and appletv3. same problem.
same network, but from my laptop, works like a charm.. so its not reproducable on all machines.
this seems to be a itunes/bonjour problem, not ATV3 problem.

I have an apple tv 3 but when i use Home Sharing from my Windows Laptop the Apple TV shows all my music on the TV but it will only play 1 or 2 songs and then stops!!! Annoying, so I have to re-start iTunes on my Laptop and it will play 1 or 2 more songs

I have an apple tv 3 but when i use Home Sharing from my Windows Laptop the Apple TV shows all my music on the TV but it will only play 1 or 2 songs and then stops!!! Annoying, so I have to re-start iTunes on my Laptop and it will play 1 or 2 more songs then stops again!!! still annoying.
Can anyone assist me with this issue?
Thanks

To downgrade, you'll need to download the previous software version here: ATV3 http://appldnld.apple.com/AppleTV/041-4361.20120605.grjot/AppleTV3,1_5.0.2_9B830 _Restore.ipsw
ATV2: http://appldnld.apple.com/AppleTV/041-4362.20120605.t8i4U/AppleTV2,1_5.0.2_9B830 _Restore.ipsw
Next, plug the Apple TV into your computer with a micro-usb cable (most phones today use these) and start up Itunes. It should detect the Apple TV in recovery.
After that, hold down Option on Apple or Alt on Windows and click Restore. This should open a window that allows you to select the software update you want to apply. Select the one you downloaded earlier.
It will then go through the restore process, which takes only a few minutes, and then you will be able to plug the Apple TV back in to your display and set it up again.
I recently ran into a similar issue with a bunch of these things and after restoring them all to the previous software version they are working again.

When one or more family members who have been sharing one iTunes account wants to create their own iTunes account can they each upload the music/apps from the shared iTunes on their devices to the new iTunes account?

When one or more family members who have been sharing one iTunes account wants to create their own iTunes account can they each upload the music/apps from the shared iTunes on their devices to the new iTunes account?

Yes. I would clarify your statement about the "shared" iTunes Library though. If you want each iOS device to have its own music library, you should create separate user accounts for them. Read:
iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer
How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer

Unrestricted sharing of free* items from iTunes Store

We are trying to find a legal but convenient way of managing our family iTunes purchases and sharing.
We are just beginning to use iTunes on a couple of new Macs, three iPads or iPod Touch devices and two old PC's.
We have a home Wi-Fi network with a network drive, where we can store items to be shared.
The children in a few years will move out and will take their music, e-books, etc. with them.
Our Internet connection is slow we would like to avoid downloading the same free item from the iTunes Store to libraries associated with different Apple ID's.
We want everybody to eventually have his/her own copy of our home videos and voice memos recorded on portable devices, which can be further shared without any restrictions.
I understand that some of the rules that Apple set for iTunes users are as follows.
1. Every item purchased from iTunes Store is marked with the ownership information i.e. information about of the account it was purchased from. (The account is identified at any given time by a unique Apple ID.)
2. The ownership information on an item can not be changed, i.e. I cannot give an item to somebody else, declining to use it any more, and transferring the item to that person's iTunes library associated with that person's iTunes account.
Question 1: Are the statements 1 and 2 above correct and precise?
Question 2: Does the same apply to free items (iTunes U, e-books, iPod/iPad apps) from the iTunes store? (it is painful to download the same free item to different accounts over a slow Internet connection.)
Question 3. Does the same apply to music imported into iTunes from a CD?
Question 4: Is it true that in order to allow the kids to take their items with them when they move out, one has to make sure that the items
have been purchased from iTunes accounts associated with their own Apple ID's and placed in their separate iTunes libraries?
Question 5: If I add our home videos and voice memos to my iTunes Library associated with my iTunes account, and do not retain other copies, will it be possible to copy such items to libraries associated with other Apple ID's without any restrictions? Will it be possible to extract such items from iTunes?
Question 6: As long as we are using the same Wi-Fi, can we share music, video, ebooks from libraries associated with different Apple ID's? I believe so, but please confirm. What are the restrictions? Is it helpful to place an iTunes library on a network drive?
Question 7: I believe the same iTunes library can contain items purchased through different iTunes accounts; also there can be multiple iTunes libraries associated with the same iTunes account. Are such options useful and would they help in managing family purchases and sharing?
Question 8. I noticed that a portable device can sync (download) items from only one library. Different persons have apps and music from different libraries associated with their own Apple ID's. We would like them to have also on their portable devices the same free e-books and home videos or voice memos. Do we have to copy such free e-books and voice memos to all the different libraries?
These must be questions many familes ask, but I could not find a precise and comprehensive answer despite browsing the web for several days.
Could you please help?

No. It said nothing about authorizing a computer. I only have one I-Pod and one computer with my library on it. I have listened to these 4 songs for over one year on my p/c and I-Pod. This is a new one to me. These 4 songs still show up in my "purchased" section of my I-tunes but I cannot play them and they will not
copy to my I-Pod. I see where I can repurchase these songs at the I-tunes store, but don't want to pay for them twice. What do you think is going on? Thanks.

Remote app on iPad2 not showing iTunes interface on ATV2 shared library

I have an AppleTV 2 that's sharing an iTunes library via home sharing over Ethernet from a Mac Mini. Running Remote App on my iPhone 5S, I can control that library as expected. Running Remote App on my iPad2, however, I'm unable to see the main iTunes-like interface that lists songs, albums, artists, etc. on the shared library. While I can see the currently playing song at the top of the screen and have access to the Back, Pause, and Forward buttons, the main pane below that only shows the icons for Home Sharing and Using Gestures. Under Home Sharing, where it says "Tap the Apple TV button in the bottom left...," there's not Apple TV button, only "Devices." I can use the gestures interface in Remote App on the iPad2 to control playback, but I never see the main library interface. Any thoughts you have for remedying this would be really appreciated!

Well the response I got to the above post was outstanding!
Shall we put this in the bracket along with "If a tree falls in the forest with no one there to hear it, does it make a sound?"
If anyone is wondering, for my party I ended up using my Mac as the server for the iTunes DJ. And I discovered that if more than 5-7 people try to get onto it, it crashes the whole system and the music stops. Glorious.

Can't delete files from iTunes File Sharing

iPad, IOS 8.1.3
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I'm trying to delete files from iTunes. In this instance, I have files I made in Pages, via my iPad, I have learned how to move them to my computer without using iCloud, which I prefer. Now I can't get them off of the iTunes app on my computer.
I have deleted them from my iPad and from my computer but they are still in the iTunes app on my computer. To see these one must plug the iPad into the computer. When iTunes, on the computer, opens, choose Apps from the side bar, (under settings), scroll down to File Sharing, pick the app, in this case Pages and there is a list of all the files, (docs), still on the computer, within iTunes.
If i drag one of the files to the desk top on my computer and clic on it it will open. This is true for any of the apps under File Sharing.
This seems very insecure to me and it also appears to take up space on my iPad.
Anyone know how to get rid of these files?

Hi,
I had an orhpanded link to a networkshare which does not exist anymore. With the "cmd" key pressed down I was able to dump the favorite to the trash.
Thank you.
Cheers
Robert

My wife and I have shared one iTunes account for 6 years. We want to create our own Apple IDs, so when we sync to our new iMac we won't see each others contacts, photos, calendar, music, etc. Is there a way to move music/apps from one ID to a new ID?

My wife and I have shared one iTunes account for 6 years. We want to create our own Apple IDs, so when we sync to our new iMac we won't see each others contacts, photos, calendar, music, etc. Is there a way to move music/apps from one ID to a new ID?

JoeyV325 wrote:
Is there a way to move music/apps from one ID to a new ID?
No.
One of you create a new AppleID and one use the existing AppleID.
But you can still use the items in each iTunes library.
Create separate computer logins for each of you.
This will give you each your own data. Contacts, calendars, photos, etc. (and your own iTunes library).

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