Downloading a movie on Apple tv takes forever why

Downloading an Apple tv movie takes so long why, operator ?

The first thing to check would be your internet download speed, you can do this at www.speedtest.net.
1080p HD movies require a recommended speed of 8 Mbps, 720p HD movies require a recommended speed of 6 Mbps, while SD movies require a recommended speed of 2.5 Mbps.

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  • Why does it take 6 or 7 hours to download a movie on apple tv

    Why does it take 6 or 7 hours to download a movie on apple tv

    Does_apple_read_these wrote:
    I have an 80 Mbps internet download connection and it took 5 hours to download a movie with standard definition from itunes with my apple tv.  It took 3 minutes when I used netflix on my ps3.  Where is apple supports response to these issues?....there are thousands of posts of people with the same problems!  Speedtest.net confirms my download speed is 80 Mbps!  I have reset and restarted my apple tv and download speeds of movies are still unacceptably slow!  What is the point of these discussions when Apple techs don't even read or respond to our posts?
    Not using OpenDNS by any chance?  Using OpenDNS has caused issues as some Apple server access gets re-routed to slow servers (Akamai servers from memory).

  • HT1551 How long should it take to download a movie on Apple TV?

    I'm trying to download a movie using Apple TV.  Screem says Ready to play in 10 hours 58 minutes. However, the time changes to various different times such as 15 hours then 9 hour then 20 hours. 
    Am I using up my minutes as it is loading?  Should it take this long to load?

    Hi anobles,
    Download times for purchases & rentals from the iTunes Store will vary depending on the speed of your internet connection. The Apple TV will regularly recalculate your estimated time to download based on the current download speed that it is seeing. You may find the following article useful:
    iTunes Store: Download times will vary
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1577
    Cheers,
    - Brenden

  • HT201272 How do I download purchased movies from Apple TV to iTunes program on computer.

    How do I download purchased movies from Apple TV to iTunes program on computer.

    You can re-download content purchased from the iTunes store (availability varies depending on location) using the purchased option from the Quick Links section in the top right corner of the iTunes homepage in your iTunes application on your computer.

  • I downloaded a movie with apple TV, but I get an error when I try and play.

    I downloaded a movie with apple TV but I get an error when I try and play

    And that erors is.....

  • HT204088 what does error 8008 mean when downloading a movie on Apple TV

    what does error 8008 mean when downloading a movie on Apple TV

    Perhaps try the "Error -50," "-5000," "8003," "8008," or "-42023" section in the Specific Conditions and Alert Messages: (Mac OS X / Windows) section of the following document:
    iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting

  • HT4743 i have downloaded a movie through apple tv but it hasn't appeared in my iTunes library and I have been billed for it.  how can I get it into my iTunes library?

    I have downloaded a movie through apple tv but it hasn't appeared in my itunes library.  i have been charged how can I get it to appear?

    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    You can re-download content purchased from the iTunes store (availability varies depending on location) using the purchased option from the Quick Links section in the top right corner of the iTunes homepage in your iTunes application on your computer.

  • TS3623 Why is it when I rent a movie from Apple it takes all night to load & then when I try to play it has to load again? Netflix just takes a few seconds to load & play In the same [Apple ] device !

    Why is it when I rent a movie from Apple it takes all night to load & when I try to play it starts to load again for a while before it plays ? Netflix loads & plays in seconds [ usually] in the same device!

    Welcome to the Apple community.
    One of the main reasons this occurs is because Netflix uses a feature called adaptive quality and iTunes uses a fixed quality. Netflix is able to reduce its quality to such an extent when it detects that you have a poor Internet connection that the data rate of the movie is as low as 0.5 Mb per second, on the other hand if you have chosen to view an HD movie from iTunes U have chosen a movie with a data rate as high as 5 Mb per second.

  • Why does it take hours to download a movie on Apple TV?

    Recently I rented a movie on Apple TV, but it took ~5 hours to download it to my chagrin. Is that normal? Later, I down loaded my second movie rental (3-hours), watched a portion,came back to resume viewing, and had to slowly down load it a second time. Wha' hoppened?

    What is the actual speed of your conection (www.speedtest.net)
    8mbps required for instant 1080P
    6mbps for 720P
    Check istumbler or netstumbler for network interference
    Make sure you're on your ISPs DNS

  • Why is it taking more than 18 hours to download a movie on apple tv?

    I started downloading a movie on my apple tv last night. It initially said it was going to take over 4 hours for HD. When I tried to switch the setting to speed up the download, it increased the time to 11 hours.  18 hours later, it still has not finished downloading. What can I do to correct this situation?

    This will depend on your network. Also, there is no accessible storage so if the device is turned off or other content accessed the movie will be flushed and require reload.
    Check speedtest.net
    1080P requires 8mbps for instant stream
    720P requires 6mbps for instant stream
    Check istumbler.net to verify any interference on the network
    Make sure you are on your ISPs DNS (settings - network - configure DNS - automatic)

  • HT1498 How long to download rented movies on apple tv

    How long does it take to download a movie rental on Apple TV.  I purchased a movie the other day and was able to watch it in less than five minutes.  The rental says it will be "Ready to play" in more than an hour.  Is there a difference between renting and purchasing?  Does the age of the movie make a difference?
    thanks

    Hi,
    I'm having this very same issue! Apparently Apple screwed up with the software update.

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    after recently installing Mackeeper (yes, I know..) and attempting to uninstall, my macbook pro 13" al. is taking forever to move a file to the trash, and it equally takes forever to open a finder window. running 10.6.8.

    MacKeeper is an exception to the rule that system modifications should be uninstalled according to the developer's instructions. Although not generally recognized as such, MacKeeper is in fact a trojan, because the developer distributes an uninstaller that purports to delete it, but leaves behind something that causes popup ads to appear in the user’s web browser. Try following the instructions here:
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  • 4 hours to download a movie? Apple TV or my internet provider's problem?

    Never had this problem before ... most movies download in 10-15 minutes. Trying to rent Castaway, and it's saying it's going to be 4-5 hours to download! And trust me, it's moving agonizingly slow. Any suggestions?

    Hello scottsaints123,
    I would be concerned too if the download speed was dramatically slower than usual when trying to download a movie.  I recommend following these steps:
    Try restarting your router / base station and Apple TV
    Restart your base station or router. Sometimes this is done by turning the router off for a few seconds, and then on again, but check the documentation provided by the manufacturer.
    To restart your Apple TV, press and hold Menu and Menu down/scroll for about 6 seconds and then chooseRestart from the menu.
    If the issue continues after restarting, reset your router or base station and Apple TV to factory settings
    Reset your base station or router. Use the documentation provided by the manufacturer to reset to factory settings.
    To reset your Apple TV perform a factory restore.
    You can find the full article here:
    Apple TV: Troubleshooting wireless connections
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1595
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

  • Download a movie on Apple Tv

    Everytime I download a movie I am required to confirm the sale on my PC

    Hey Vky2k,
    It sounds like you may have a feature called Ask to Buy activated. Here is an article with more information about Ask to Buy that may help you resolve this issue:
    Request and make purchases with Ask to Buy - Apple Support
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201089
    Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Have a good one!
    -Braden

  • HT1577 It takes over an hour to download a movie to apple tv!

    According to the estimated download chart, a movie should take 18-24 mins over a 5Mbps internet connection. I've been waiting for over an hour and my apple tv is saying another hour +!
    I have changed my settings to only allow standard def videos and yes I've updated the software on the ATV. This is totally REDICULOUS! Apple, clearly there are ways to make this content transfer quicker. What gives?

    Download finally done. Choppy... as in unwatchable and the sound doesn't match the video. How do I get the money on my acount back? First go at itunes and well, once is more than enough. *****, ***** *****!!!!

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