Using Skype with my Mini

I downloaded Skype and was able to instant message. However, I can't make a direct connection when sending files.
What ports should I open up, UDP and TCP/IP on my Mac. I'm using the built-in firewall, and I also have an AirPort Extreme base station.
Thanks,
Bryan

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Using Skype with the Mini

I have a late-2009 mini and would like to use Skype video with it. Anyone have any experience with this? As much as I can tell since there is no camera or microphone and very poor audio capabilities I would have to purchase a webcam with camera & microphone and an external speaker system. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

You would as you know buy a Webcam (and most webcams on the market have mics in them) Look into getting the new webcams that have HD video such as Logitech or Microsoft. I have used the Microsoft HD webcam on my 2009 mini and mini server and it works great.
Logitech - http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Webcam-C910-1080p-Video/dp/B003M2YT96/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1292041536&sr=8-1
Microsoft - http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-H5D-00009-LifeCam-Cinema/dp/B00359F1G6/ref=sr12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1292041561&sr=1-2
Of course you can pick whatever brand and model of webcam you wish and you can buy the webcam in any store.

Can I use Skype with a macbook air and the face time camera

I am an Imac user and learning this new macbook air. I have face time on this and am wondering if I can use skype with the facetime camera of if I need to add a remote web cam? I am not seeing the video function in skype.

I've used mine a few times within Skype. No issues.
The FT camera is suitable for any application requiring a camera, notwithstanding the "not so hot" resolution of the built-in camera on the MBA.
Check the Audio/Video tab within Skype Preferences to select the built-in camera.

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Skype does not interface with FaceTime. You cannot use one to contact a person who is using the other.

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not sure if this is in the right section for posting? I need to know how to configure Skype to use with my isight cam & digidesign m box. I configured it in the preferences then I tried the skype test call & i can hear the audio for about a second then it cuts out? At the moment i can use skype with the audio coming in from the built-in speaker on my mac but wanted it to come through the mbox soundcard?
Can anyone help?

I run an iMac with an original Mbox and FCE. It works fine most of the time. Occasionally it does boot without engaging the digidesign core audio driver. If that happens, go into your computer system preferences....click internal speakers (to switch to internal)...then click your digidesign hardware (to switch back to the Mbox)....and then it might work. Not sure why clicking and unclicking solves the problem, but it does.

Use Skype with MB Air?

Wife's employer seems to want her to use Skype with he MB Air, and was kind enough to send a headset/mic. Employer is a little Mac-clueless, so apparently they didn't realize the Air doesn't have the two jacks that the average Windows box has.
So - how do you all use Skype? with just the internal mic and speaker? Some plug-in heaset/mic that I'm not familiar with?
Any hints appreciated!

Hello,
all the cheapie headsets that come with iPod Touch, iPhone, or sold separately as accessories possess a mic and are actually using the same jack for input and output.
cheap ones:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB770G/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0Ng&mco=MTA4NTA2ODU
expensive ones:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA850G/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0Ng&mco=MTA4NTA2NzA
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TS3274 Solution to no video using Skype with my I Pad mini

I tried using ipad mini to Skype with a client in Oregon a few weeks ago. Great Audio but no video on either end. Does anyone have a solution?

Have you tried contacting the developer?

How to SKYPE with Mac MINI (Dec 2005 purchase)?

My sister wants to SKYPE with us using her Dec 2005 Mac MINI. I don't believe there is audio in via a jack (don't see it in the user guide I downloaded); and think maybe her best bet is a microphone (USB?) and then headsets or speaker via the audio OUT. (But there must be some speaker in the MINI??)
But what if she wants to do video SKYPE? Then is there a good FireWire combination VideoCamera/Microphone (like the iSight's that no longer exist)? -- or is it USB?
To summarize:
1. If I SKYPE her, can she hear me with a built-in speaker on the MINI - then reply via typing?
2. If she wants audio only - a microphone and which ones are compatible?
3. If she wants audio and video-- which FW or USB?
THANKS!
Steve

1. If I SKYPE her, can she hear me with a built-in speaker on the MINI - then reply via typing?
No. Only system beeps come out of mini. Sister needs to add headphones or external audio. I show examples available from the Apple Store below, but Sister can buy compatible items at most computer or electronics store if she wants a different compatible product:
• Headphones will give best chat results if she doesn't mind using them. Biggest benefits are hardly ever a problem with "echo" or audio feedback when chatting and can keep background noise out if you buy the noise canceling kind like these: http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS233LL/A There is a HUGE variety of choices available, but any that work with normal audio in will work.
• Some kind of amplified external Audio like this http://store.apple.com/us/product/TP719VC/A will give great results for chatting. Moreover, they give very good sound when listening to music/videos when she is not chatting or if she merely does not want to buy headphones. She can even connect a stereo or surround system like this http://store.apple.com/us/product/TK760VC/A to her mini's audio out if desired.
• USB speakers like these http://store.apple.com/us/product/TU032VC/A can also work, but they cannot play at high volume because they draw power from the computer. Therefore, Sister should NOT use this option unless she has very good hearing in a quiet area. I have a set of these USB speakers for traveling with my laptop, but they cannot play loud enough for listening to music at levels I enjoy.
2. If she wants audio only - a microphone and which ones are compatible?
I use this Logitech: http://store.apple.com/us/product/T6831LL/A
It works very well, but any other Skype compatible USB mic should, too.
3. If she wants audio and video-- which FW or USB?
For Skype, I suggest USB.
If Sister's Mac OS is OS X 10.4.9 or greater, any USB webcam that meets "UVC" specs, like this one from the Apple Store will work: http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS665VC/A
If Sister's Mac OS is OS X 10.4.9 or greater, any other UVC webcams, including the webcams that Skype sells at http://shop.skype.com/ should work equally well.
(If Sister's Mac OS is 10.4.8 or earlier, she should update to 10.4.11. Doing so will make choice of webcams much simpler.
Of course, Sister's system must meet Skype's minimum system requirements at bottom of this page:
http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/
EZ Jim
G5 DP 1.8GHz w/Mac OS X (10.5.6) PowerBook 1.67GHz (10.4.11) iBookSE 366MHz (10.3.9) External iSight

Using Skype with iPhone 3Gs

I have been reading a lot of conflicting statements as it relates to the ability to make calls at WiFi hotspots using Skype on a 3Gs phone...anybody have any recent experience with this - positive or negative?

Afraid not. You can configure Skype or Truphone to stay connected when the phone locks, but they have to be running all the time to receive calls.
Truphone can now tell you when you receive voicemail even if the app isn't running, so you can call back.
<http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/truphone-os-3-0-for-iphone/id319994618?mt=8>
Future versions of both apps could use push notification of incoming calls when the apps aren't running.

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Hey, has anyone figured out how to use VoIP with the 3G on iphone? I heard that this is only available with wifi, which kind of makes it useless. I would love to get a plan with minutes, unlimited wifi... and then just get unlimited world calling from skype. Has anyone done this?

They don't do it because AT&T won't allow it. This is the same reason people cannot do FaceTime unless on WiFi.

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i am exploring the idea of using skype for calls to canada from my iphone and eliminating my land line. i subscribed to the service and am having difficulty with connecting via wifi at home over airport extreme. Getting a connection seems to be hit or miss. i was connected a couple of times. i read in the skype support pages that airport is a closed network and will not support a skype connection. i found information about opening file sharing and modifying some port access. before i start playing around with that, i thought somebody out there has figured this out.

GG wrote:
... i read in the skype support pages that airport is a closed network and will not support a skype connection.
I don't know where you read that, but I'd question the source. The term "closed network" in this context is a non-sequitur.
Skype works fine with AirPort, even the older 802.11g version. It requires no special configuration. I haven't used it with an iPhone, but Skype worked with an iPod Touch (no mic though ) and runs fine even on my ancient G3 iMac. I'd speculate your internet connection might be too slow for reliable voice communication, but it is also possible the wireless connection to your iPhone may be a limiting factor.
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Using ITunes with Ipod Mini

My wife and I both have Ipod Mini's using separate Music Libraries(like it that way) . The problem is if she's logged in and iTunes is open when I switch users and log in and try to use iTunes I get a message. It saids something along the lines of iTunes is being used by another user and unable to open. When I click ok iTunes goes away. I have to have my wife logoff to use itunes with my profile. I would think under XP you can run iTunes separately.
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You cannot use this with XP and iTunes. Disable it under start/control panel/user accounts/change the way users log on.

Mac crash when using Skype with webcam

Today I used skype for videocalling on my brand new MBP 15". After 20 minutes the laptop crashed and gave me the "hold down the power button" screen.
20 minutes later he crashed again. In the last 20 minutes I only used skype (1 videocall) and safari (google & wikipedia).
Is there a way I can 'solve' this problem? (install a plugin, or something?)
thanks in advance,

Marty_ wrote:
Today I used skype for videocalling on my brand new MBP 15". After 20 minutes the laptop crashed and gave me the "hold down the power button" screen.
20 minutes later he crashed again. In the last 20 minutes I only used skype (1 videocall) and safari (google & wikipedia).
Is there a way I can 'solve' this problem? (install a plugin, or something?)
thanks in advance,
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I want to buy an IPAD2, Will I be able to see and hear using Skype?

So basically, your asking if sype you work properly on your ipad, right?
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When using Skype with my MBA people can't hear me but I can hear them. Please help!

When using Skype people cannot hear me but I can hear them. Please help!

Hello there, Maribelita.
The following Knowledge Base article has some great steps to work on resolving the exact issue you're describing:
iPhone: Can't hear through the receiver or speakers
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1630
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
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