Maximum number of Apple TVs on a network

I know the first gen had a maximum of 5 apple TVs you can sync with. If you're not doing syncing but just streaming, is there a maximum number of apple TVs that can stream from one iTunes library?

a single iTunes can be authorized for up to five iTunes store accounts (Apple IDs). the limit of five (computers) is for computers only, Apple TV/iPhone/iPad/iPods do not count. the number of iDevices you can sync with a single itunes is virtually unlimited.
you may also find this support article useful: iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID

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From what you're saying it sounds as though you wouldn't want to Airplay to all AppleTVs at once, just identify them when that specific room in use?
This is one of those uncharted territories wheer most domestic users will not require such a set up - Apple provide no official info about this, but they'd be your best source to ask.
AC

What is the maximum number of Apple TVs (3rd gen) you can connect to 1 Mac running iTunes?

I have one Mac with my digital library running iTunes 11 and seem to be having problems keeping Apple TVs connected (via home sharing) when I get up around 10 Apple TVs on the network.
The Mac is running Mountain Lion with all software updates installed, iTunes 11, and the Apple TVs are all running 5.1.1 (the latest at this time).
I am not asking how many computers can authorize via iTunes to use the same Apple ID - that answer is 5. I have read in multiple places that the number of devices (e.g. Apple TVs, iPods, iPads - not computers) that can sync content to an iTunes account is unlimited, but I don't think that's entirely true.
I'd like to keep this conversation about the number of Apple TVs you can have home shared to a single Mac / iTunes library via home sharing.
I am also not asking how many a network could support via concurrent streaming, etc. That's not relevant. We only use 1-3 Apple TVs at any given time simultaneously, and streaming simultaneously to as many as 3 Apple TVs hasn't ever been a problem.
I recently upgraded all my Apple TVs in this house to generation 3 units - I have 12 of them in all, but once I connected about 10 of them I started having problems (at least I think it was 10).
Does anyone know the official limitation (if there is one) ?
The problem that I am having is that even though I have a great Wi-Fi N or wired gigabit connection at each Apple TV, and the correct home sharing Apple ID on each Apple TV and iTunes on the Mac, when I try to access "Computers" via the Apple TV menu, I get this error:
Could not connect to "My Library": Make sure the computer is on the same network as your Apple TV, the iTunes version is up to date, and iTunes is running.
Now if I restart iTunes, I can get the Apple TV I am currently troubleshooting to connect, but then if I go to a different Apple TV, it gives me the same error. Restarting Apple TVs doesn't fix it, only restarting iTunes seems to. But I can't seem to get multiple units to see the Library simultaneously.
Thanks to anyone who provides help on this.

Apple TV is by it self in a category.
With Apple TV 1 the limit was 5 Apple clearly stated that. The reason? Probably because the Apple TV 1 had a hard drive and was able to store content locally (quite a bit actually). This would make it more in line with authorized devices.
You authorized device limit is 5 but this does not pertain to home sharing again something different.
When you play content from an Apple TV you are streaming from an authorized device and as long as you have the same iTunes account on that Apple TV as the iTunes you are connecting to you will be ok.
Now to the error. I have also had this error and I had it on a network with only 1 Apple TV connected and it is since iTunes 11. It seems every time Apple updates iTunes it has a bad effect on Apple TV. So I would not relate this error to the number of Apple TV's you have, every time I get this error I restart the Apple TV and its fine again.
On a side not I used to run MANY Apple TV's off my xserver. I had my families homes networked with VPN. I would prefer to not say how many but it was quite a few. biggest problem there was multicast over VPN....whole other story.

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How many Apple TVs can be installed in one home with one iTunes account?

As per: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/us/terms.html#SALES
10.b.iii and iv:
(iii) You shall be authorized to use the Products on five Apple-authorized devices at any time, except in the case of Movie Rentals, as described below.
(iv) You shall be able to store Products from up to five different Accounts on certain devices, such as an iPod or iPhone, and Apple TV at a time; provided that each iPhone may sync ring tone Products with only a single Apple-authorized device at a time, and that syncing an iPhone with another Apple-authorized device will cause any ring tone Products stored on such iPhone to be erased and, if you so choose, to be replaced with any ring tone Products stored on such other Apple-authorized device. Additional restrictions apply to Movies Rentals, as described below.
Regards
Paul

Apple says small number of Apple TVs have WiFi issues, opens replacement program

I have an AppleTV 3rd generation with issues of connectivity when I use the Radio. Every 10 or 15 minutes disconnects from showing an error on the screen, I research on the internet and apparently there is a program to replace some devices due a known malfuncion with the WiFi.
I always blamed to my cheap router and the poor internet connection I had in my former country Argentina. Now i moved to Chile and i have a nice Cisco/Linksys router and the issue persists.
Please check the links below about the replacement program:
http://www.macworld.com/article/2034731/report-apple-replacing-some-third-gen-ap ple-tv-units-with-wi-fi-issues.html
http://9to5mac.com/2013/04/15/apple-says-small-number-of-apple-tvs-have-wifi-iss ues-opens-replacement-program/
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The serial number of my AppleTV is C0*****RHN.
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That program was from over a year ago, it is no longer running. It still required proper troubleshooting to occur. It wouldn't have to do with an internet connection as this an issue with the local/wifi network, a cheap router will impact performance but there are other factors.
Using ethernet will help to see if there's a wifi issue. Get a network report from istumbler, netstumbler or similar, look for signal strength and noise.
If your network looks ok then I would take to Apple for testing, if it is found to be defective then they are usually good about replacement.

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Maximum number of Apple id for this equipment

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with the insanity of apple adding on an add'l apple id every time you use a different email to buy an iTunes item, it's pretty easy to hit the limit of items.
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Maximum number of airport expresses on a network

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I'm using a time capsule and have three airport expresses connected to extend my wifi network. When I connect to the third airport express, all my devices cannot connect to the wifi network. The problem is resolved when I unplug the airport express and connect to the time capsule directly.
I was wondering if there is a maximum number of airport expresses that can be deployed on a network to extend the wifi connection.
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Apple does not provide a maximum number of extending devices for a network in their documenation, but the practical limit would probably be in 4-5 range. I've used 4 extending devices in the past with good results.
I"m assuming here that you are using the "extend a wireless network" setting on the AirPort Express, correct?
This setup works like the hub and spokes of a wheel. The main router is the "hub" and each of the AirPort Express devices reside at the end of a "spoke". The devices at the ends of the spokes communicate directly to the hub, not to another device at the end of a spoke.
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I am currently running a second gen Apple TV in my living room and would like to add a second one to my bedroom running on the same wireless network. Is it possible to manage both from the same iPad remote application?

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Can I sync 2 apple tvs on different networks with same itunes account?

I read that you can sync up to 5 tv's with the same itunes library, but do all tv's need to be on the same network?
I've been able to successfully sync both apple tvs from my itunes account that's on my laptop. The first one works fine but the 2nd one keeps restarting itself while playing.
I'm not sure if it's me or the apple tv.
Has anyone else had this problem?

Think I have it now. 2 tv's in different locations and on different networks, laptop connected to tv 1 over network 1 works fine, no go with tv 2 with laptop connected over network 2.
Yes this could be an tv fault, you do however have the opportunity to check this. Swap over the 2 tv's if the problem moves with the tv it could be the tv, if it stays with the same network it could be the network.
I'm not so sure it makes any difference but I assume you have named the two tv's differently in itunes.

Connecting more than 5 Apple TVs to a user account does not work!!!

Hi,
I have purchased a number of Apple TVs to my company to distribute information in the coffe-rooms as picture-shows from iPhoto.
I asked the Apple store where I bought the units if there where any limits of number of units to be connected, and the answer was no. I was very surprised while trying to connect the 6th unit, when iTunes said I was not allowed to connect more units.
Can anyone tell me if there is a solution, and if not, could Apple please tell me if I could return my 10 units to the original Apple store where I bought the units as no documents or information has informed me about this strange limit.

A bit of a fudge but if you are mainly planning to sync content to these AppleTVs and don't require live streaming, then I can see no reason why you couldn't create a new user and sync the next 5 Apple Tvs with that iTunes instance - as I say provided you're not updating the photos every five minutes and you're not syncing many GB of data that changes frequently, then when anything is updated you just have to log in to each user in turn and sync the respective AppleTVs.
Ac
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How many Apple TVs can you connect to a server without it dying?

Hi
I'm interested in setting up a media server on a boat for up to 40 cabins and was wondering if it's possible to do this with apple TVs? Any comments? I can split the number of Apple TVs going to a server into floors of approx 15 each, but was wondering what i'd need to make it work? Just a big meaty PC with loads of Memory or is it just destined to fail?
I'm wondering how many apple TVs you can connect to a server. Obviously wired as wireless is just not an option.
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Paul

Assuming your 40 cabins are not all for your own personal use, have you considered licensing issues relating to streaming to up to 40 TVs on a boat?
Unless you have an appropriate license with a supplier that provides legal music/movies in a suitable format for AppleTV, I would imagine installing such a system in a non-personal environment would be a bit dubious.
There are undoubtedly commercial solutions of one kind of another, but AppleTV is not marketed in this way as far as I'm aware.
AC

What is the maximum no. of apple tv players 2nd gen that users on forum have successfully used on home sharing off a 1gb network.

The maximum no. of 2nd generation apple tv players that have been successfully used in home sharing mode on a 1gb or 100mb network????

Apple TV is by it self in a category.
With Apple TV 1 the limit was 5 Apple clearly stated that. The reason? Probably because the Apple TV 1 had a hard drive and was able to store content locally (quite a bit actually). This would make it more in line with authorized devices.
You authorized device limit is 5 but this does not pertain to home sharing again something different.
When you play content from an Apple TV you are streaming from an authorized device and as long as you have the same iTunes account on that Apple TV as the iTunes you are connecting to you will be ok.
Now to the error. I have also had this error and I had it on a network with only 1 Apple TV connected and it is since iTunes 11. It seems every time Apple updates iTunes it has a bad effect on Apple TV. So I would not relate this error to the number of Apple TV's you have, every time I get this error I restart the Apple TV and its fine again.
On a side not I used to run MANY Apple TV's off my xserver. I had my families homes networked with VPN. I would prefer to not say how many but it was quite a few. biggest problem there was multicast over VPN....whole other story.

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