First Generation Apple TVs Unable to Connect to iTunes - is anyone else as po'd about this as I am?

First Generation Apple TVs Unable to Connect to iTunes - Is anyone else po'd about this?

yep many of us are. Search around the Apple TV secton of the forums, you'll find many threads discussing the issue, and some workarounds for local content playback. Rest assured you're not the only one.

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    Is there a way to force my first generation apple tv to show up in iTunes without a TV?

    It would have to be connected to a TV to get the code off of it to to set it up in devices.  After that it would not actually have to be connected to a TV just to show up in devices....  but I am assuiming you actually want to USE ATV?  And for that it would still need to be connected to a TV.

  • Ios6.1, now unable to connect to junos pulse. anyone else getting this message.  connecting using safari

    ios6.1, now unable to connect to junos pulse. anyone else getting this message.  connecting using safari

    Hello Irian and Sue,
    I can connect to the Oracle database using SQL Plus. Now when i TNSPING ORACLE from command line i get the following message :
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    Thanks for your response to my initial post.Do u have any other methods to resolve this?

  • My 3rd generation apple TV can not connect to iTunes

    Unitl recently my 3rd generation Apple TV was working just fine, however starting about a week ago I've not able to watch my purchased shows on itunes. Strangly enough I can watch previews of the same shows I have bought. I have three iPads and a 2008 macbook pro all of which are able to stream my purchased shows from iTunes.  The first thing I tried was to reboot the apple TV. Next I unplugged the apple TV and then plugged it back in. After neither of these worked I followed a link to instructions I found on this site from another very similar post. The link is Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation): Restoring your Apple TV - Apple Support and I followed the outlined proceedure. However, the problem persists. Is it time to call my local apple store, or is there somehting else I can do?

    This has been happening to us off and on for the past two evenings. It's obviously an Apple problem. I can access numerous other internet enabled features...and I can even watch the "previews" of the movies I own. It is VERY frustrating to not have access to these purchases when I want. FYI: This is happening on two seperate Apple TV devices in my home. (works fine now...but not last night when we wanted to watch)

  • "Cannot connect to iTunes Store" anyone else having this problem?

    Good afternoon all
    I have been unable  to connect to the iTunes store for 3 days. I have read everything there is to read on line and I have tried hard resets etc but to no avail. Does anyone else have this problem and could it be a server fault (I am in the UK)
    Any help or new ideas would be very much appreciated
    Thank you in advance

    If you have posted about this previously, I may have answered already, but there is also another discussion about this going on currently and you can see if there is anything new in it that you haven't tried already.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4233102

  • HT201400 Ipad not connecting to itunes grrr anyone else?

    HI my ipad mini retina display has been working fine up to now i wanted to buy a book from ibooks and it doesnt let me keeps saying not connecting to itunes o logged off and tried logging in and now cant even log in anyone else experience this?

    Based on the numerous posts regarding iTunes and the App Store, there appears to be an issue at Apple's end. Although Apple has not provided any indication on the cloud status page.
    Do not change your settings.

  • Why is 1st gen apple tv unable to connect to Itunes store

    I have a few questions:
    it says I need 10.... to turn on sharing.  My computer is running 11.... and my 1st gen apple tv is 6....    Is this Ok to turn on sharing?

    hmmm
    what are you trying to do?
    the appletv don't need a computer at all to access itunes store
    also appletv is 6? os version? because appletv 1g looks like this
    http://www.redsn0w.ws/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Apple-TV-1G-Image.jpg
    and last released os version was 3.0.2

  • First generation apple tv suddenly does not connect to iTunes

    Three days ago my First Generation Apple TV suddenly stopped connecting to iTunes.  Anyone else having the issues?

    That is weird. My Gen.1 Apple TV started to behave wonky a few days ago. It shows in the settings as being connected to iTunes, but I cannot access trailers, there are no settings to access iTunes in the menu either. It actually lost all of the local synced content and after a restart, everything copies over again. It is very sluggish and I have not tried to play a movie yet.
    There appear to be a few threads on this, all within the last few days. I really like my old Gen.1 and want to keep it running. Help!

  • TS4526 I have 3 of the first generation apple tv's. while they continue to show my library, I can no longer see new content to download in the tv and movie sections?

    I have 3 first generation apple tvs.  I can no longer see new i tunes content to stream any more. How do I fix this?

    After 2-3 days with this problem, it has resolved on its own.  I now have access to movies, tv shows, and music.

  • How to: Force-sync a first generation Apple TV with iTunes 12

    For anyone else out there who's still using a first generation Apple TV and iTunes 12 and realized there's no longer an option to "force" the device to sync, I have a work around.
    Background
    With my first generation Apple TV, I "manually" manage the content stored on the device. As well, I don't add content movie-by-movie (song-by-song, etc.). Instead, I have three playlists (Movies, TV Shows, and Music) that I then sync to the Apple TV. The problem is, even pre-iTunes 12, modifying the content of a playlist didn't trigger iTunes to offer to "sync" the device (I don't think it was smart enough to deal with the EOL first generation Apple TV in terms of playlist content changes). But, at least with pre-iTunes 12, you were able to right-click on the device in the sidebar and this would bring up a contextual message with "Sync" as one of the options. So, even though the "Sync" option was greyed-out in the main iTunes window, you could still initiate the sync via the contextual menu (thus "force syncing" the device with iTunes). But, with iTunes 12, this contextual menu has been removed (right clicking does nothing) and thus the ability to "force sync" is gone.
    Solution
    After trying many different options to get the first generation Apple TV to sync with iTunes (after updating the content of a synced playlist), this is the only solution I've come up with that works:
    1. Create a playlist called "ATV Force Sync".
    2. Put a single movie in the playlist (I used a short, 10 second video, but I'm sure you could also use a song or any other media—just use something that is short and you don't care if it's on or off the device).
    3. To "force sync" the Apple TV, iTunes > Apple TV > Settings > Movies > Sync Playlist, check the checkbox beside the "ATV Force Sync" playlist. This will then enable the Sync"button and you can now force the Apple TV to sync with iTunes (it'll sync the "ATV Force Sync" playlist, but also sync any changes to any other playlist the Apple TV is set to sync with). Then, the next time you want to force sync (i.e., if you've updated the content in a playlist you want to sync), just uncheck the checkbox beside the "ATV Force Sync" playlist, and the Sync button will be enabled again (and so on, enabling/disabling the "ATV Force Sync" every time you want to force-sync the device).
    Anyway, it's not an ideal solution, but at least it works. I've filed a bug report with Apple, but let's be honest, I don't think supporting the first generation Apple TV is on their "to do" list anymore. <G>
    Hope this helps someone else out there!
    Kristin.

    Hi minjak—I'll see if I can help?
    Has the Apple TV ever been connected to iTunes at all (on that, or another computer)? From the sounds of it, the ATV has already been "paired" with an iTunes library, thus it's not (and won't) show up in your current version of iTunes.
    So, here's what I'd suggest. On your Apple TV, do the following…
    Go to Settings > Computers > Select iTunes Library (or something like that—I don't remember 100% what the option is called as I don't have the screen in front of me right now) and select "Disconnect".
    This should remove and "synced" or "paired" computer (iTunes) from your ATV.
    Then, re-sync it back up to your version of iTunes. You have to do something like this…
    On your ATV, go to Settings > Computers > Connect to iTunes and a passcode should display on your screen. Then, go to iTunes, and the ATV should appear (give it about 15-20 seconds). If it does, select it and enter the passcode showing on the ATV. This should re-sync the ATV to your copy of iTunes.
    Make sure both the computer and Apple TV are on the same internal network. And if possible, connect the Apple TV to the network via ethernet (rather than WiFi). Again, make sure the Apple TV is "online" and connected to the same network at the computer running iTunes.
    If all works, you should see the Apple TV appear in iTunes, something like this (i.e., there's now a small Apple TV icon at the right end of the row of icons along the top)…
    Anyway, have a go at the instructions above and let me know what happens, and we can go from there!
    Thanks,
    Kristin.

  • AFter updating to iTunes 11, my first generation Apple TV no longer automatically syncs when I open iTtunes nor does it display its playlists in iTunes.

    AFter updating to iTunes 11 my first generation Apple TV wasn't displayed any longer in iTunes. I had to relink it and after that it no longer automatically sysnc when I open iTunes, nor does it display its play lists. It still has its photos and play lists and it is linked up for streaming but does not sync as it used to do. Is it possible iTunes 11 doesn't support first generation Apple TV the same way it used to.?

    Yes, the first generation model still works with iTunes 11. It sounds as though you have set it up as a streaming only library.
    Navigate to Settings > Computers > Your Library on the Apple TV, you may be told you will lose all synced content, but you can sync it back afterwards, you won't lose any purchased content that has yet to be transferred. Then select Settings > Computers > Connect To iTunes, note the passcode that appears on screen, click on the device in iTunes and enter the passcode when prompted.

  • Anybody know how to fix the audio while watching movies on first generation apple tv?

    Anybody know how to fix the audio while watching movies on first generation apple tv? On my apple tv, I can hear audio for music, music videos, youtube, internet radio and even movie previews! But..... when I pay for the rental download of a movie there is no audio - just visuals. I am connecting with hdmi. When I connect an apple tv 2nd generation to the same amp and tv, using same hdmi and even same power lead and same settings then there is no problem! Anybody know how I can get audio to work for movies for this?

    that makes sense and good point but no don't think so. Where would I check that setting? I had same problem on my next gerneration apple tv (black model) but when I switched off the dolby then I could hear movie. In this case that does not work for the first generation (white) apple TV I have whether dolby is on or off. I have never been able to watch a movie using it.

  • I need to change my apple ID because I'm changing my email address. I'm worried that when I do, I'll no longer be able to use my first generation apple tv unless I change the apple ID there as well.  Does anyone know how this works??

    I have to change my apple ID because I'm changing my email address. (I have a Comcast address and am switching to U-verse) I'm worried that when I do, I'll no longer be able to use my first generation apple tv unless I change the apple ID there as well. I'm also trying to find out if changing my apple ID is going to interfere with getting my itunes content on my computer and my iphone.  Does anyone know how this works??

    My iTunes appleID is an old defunct e-mail address - it does not have to be functional.
    Do what Winston says to ensure you keep getting correspondence related to that ID.
    AC

  • Unable to Connect to iTunes Store for Apple TV Purchases

    For the past 2 days I have been unable to make purchases from the iTunes store with Apple TV. I get the message "Unable to connect to iTunes Store. Temporarily unavailable. Try again later."  Despite this message, I have a valid internet connection and I can still connect to the iTunes store to preview movies and TV shows content with my Apple TV. I just cannot make any purchases. My Apple TV software is currently up to date and I have valid credit in my iTunes account.
    Apple support have suggested that I contact their support community to see if anyone can help me resolve this problem.

    Also having issue, it is ridiculous. Kinda defeats the purpose of having TV if you can't stream any content from iTunes since the change to no hard drive. Come on Apple, I think your better than this.
    I have read on a couple forums that they suspect Family Share as the issue, does everyone have Family Share on? I for one do.

  • I have a first generation apple tv synced to a itunes library on an external USB drive. Movies and Music Won't Play

    Here's my setup. First Generation Apple TV. G4 Powermac running OS X 10.5.8 iTunes 10 with the Library stored on an External 3 Terabyte USB 2 drive. It's plugged into a PCI USB 2 card. Everything worked fine till I transferred my iTunes library to the external USB drive. Things seem to sync up fine. I have it set to copy TV shows to the Apple TV's internal drive and that seems to work but when I try to play music or movies that are streaming from the library, I get an error. With movies I get the "The selected video cannot be played. The format was not recognized." error. The movie and music list seems up to date but now it won't play. Did I waste my money on this external drive? How do I get this setup to work?

    I don't think this will be a complete answer to your question, but may point you in the right direction.
    I have a similar setup (same OS X and iTunes versions), but my library is on a network attached 2TB harddrive (vs a USB 2 drive). Mine works fine, both syncing (which you don't have a problem with) and streaming. It's possible that iTunes doesn't like the USB 2 drive, but I don't know. Are you able to watch TV shows on your PowerMac after having moved the files to the USB drive? If you can watch content on your laptop but not on your AppleTV, it suggests the Apple TV doesn't like the USB drive.
    Perhaps you didn't transfer iTunes library content correctly. (Forgive me if I'm telling you things you already know.) The iTunes library consists of a list of content and it's location (local harddrive, network drive, etc.). If you simply moved the files, but didn't actually update the library with the new locations, this can explain why you can't stream the content. The Apple TV displays what is in the library, but cannot play it if the library entry is pointing to the wrong location. Note: This "library update" I'm referring to is not the same as simply changing the iTunes media folder location in iTunes > Preferences > Advanced.
    When I moved my content to an external drive, I had to delete everything in my iTunes Library, then re-import everything (File > Add to library). Don't let the phrase "delete everything in my iTunes library" freak you out. Deleting entries in the library is not the same as deleting the files (which you definitely do NOT want to do).
    If you select an item in your iTunes library and press the Delete button, it asks for confirmation thus:
    Are you sure you want to delete the selected TV show from your iTunes library?
    It's OK to answer "Delete TV Show". It will then ask you if you want to delete the file. Do NOT delete the file. You can select your entire library and delete everything at once, just make sure you do NOT delete the files when it asks. When that is done, make sure the iTunes Media Folder Location is set to where you want and that the files are there. Then, go to File, Add to Library and re-import everything. It will take several minutes to more than an hour, depending on the speed of your computer and the size of your library.
    I have had to do this everytime I've moved my library to different storage devices. If there is a simpler way, I am not aware of it.
    I hope this helps.

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