My Apple TV is taking ages to download movies what is wrong?
My apple TV is right next to the wifi modem but is still taking 24 hours to download one movie. My wifi is probably not the problem as all my other devices are working on it fine. What is wrong and how can i fix it?
What is your current connection via speedtest.net?
Make sure DNS is set to auto (settings - general - network)
Other devices working doesn't rule out a wifi issue. Trying ethernet will help verify this. It will also help to get a network report by going to istumbler, netstumbler or similar and look for signal strength as well as any noise detected.
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- Restore from backup via iTunes. This will install a fresh copy of the iOS. See:
iOS: How to back up
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Use Google’s Public DNS Server To Fix Apple TV Streaming Problems
1. Navigate to Settings >> General >> Network and select Configure TCP/IP.
2. Select “Manually” next to Configure IP.
3. Dont change the IP address or the Subnet Mask and Router Address. Just click "Done".
4. Set the DNS Address screen with the following: 008.008.008.008 and click “Done.”
You should now be able to stream more smoothly on your Apple TV.
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Using Apple TV 2 --> using a ethernet cord.That is likely contributing to your issue. Especially if it is not consistent. 6mbps is required for instant HD, you can check to SD in the settings. Did you check for interference via ethernet and www.istumbler.net or how did you come to that conclusion?
Here is some info on DNS
Verify DNS and network settings
If you are experiencing abnormal wait times when attempting to purchase or rent on your Apple TV, it could be due to changes made to your network settings (such as the DNS address on your Apple TV and/or router or base station). You should use the default DNS entry supplied by your ISP, on both your Apple TV and router. Changing the DNS entry may result in a longer time before playback begins. Also, you should configure your Apple TV to use DHCP for the network setup, unless you have a custom network with specifically-assigned IP addresses.
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30 minutes to download? What is wrong??
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Hi mamasings,
Welcome to Apple Discussions
Apple recently improved the resolution of TV Shows from 320 by 240 to 640 by 480. This has increased the size of the file that download by 4.
That may be one reason.
Regards,
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I have captured some video of my desktop using iShowU, which basically makes a Quicktime of everything that happens on your desktop including a mic input. I used the Apple Intermediate Codec to capture the material. The size of the vid is 1900 x 1250 (75% of the full size 30" display desktop).
I imported this recording direct into FCP and did some quick edits, now I'm trying to export them using compressor as quicktime files that will be distributed on a CD.
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Name: Test 1 QuickTime Movie
Description: No description
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Audio Encoder
IMA 4:1, Stereo (L R), 44.100 kHz
Video Encoder
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And, at those giant frame sizes, it wouldn't
surprise me to see such long encode times.
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== This happened ==
Not sure how often
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Hey xemily92!
Try using the information in this link to resume this interrupted download:
iTunes: How to resume interrupted iTunes Store downloads
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1725
If you cannot resume the download, you can re-download past purchases using this article:
Download past purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden -
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James,
Thank you for the information. I did what you said but it is still not working. My apple box works with my wifi so I think the wife was disconnected and I can't figure out where to go to set up the wifi pass word for the apple box. Any hits would be appreciated if not my next step is to ship back the box to apple.
Thanks,
Marta -
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