There are two apps on the app store. I already have the pro version, but I can only buy the pro version again?
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Apps FireCore, Infuse 4 for Apple TV
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I'm not in the UK, but it sounds about right (it's $9.99 in the US). I think it's a very fair price given the functionality, that you get both iOS and tvOS versions, and that it contains licensed Dolby and DTS codecs that they have to pay for.
If you have the iOS pro version, you don't need to buy anything. It should already be in your Purchased section in the Apple TV app store.
Yes it is fair thinking about it.
Unfortunately it has failed at the very first step for me - it won't playback 1080p .mkv files over a wired network, without framerate issues. Either there isn't enough grunt to play them back, or it is a problem with the ATV only being limited to 60Hz/50Hz - either way, files are not playing back smoothly for me, whereas they are flawless with Plex.
Is it a well supported product i.e. are problems likely to be fixed, or should I just refund and go back to Plex?
It depends a lot on what's inside your file (MKV is just a container format that can host a variety of different video and audio codecs with different configurations). I have only tried a single MKV for a few seconds yet (a 1080p rip from one of my Blu-rays) and it seemed to play fine.
I've tried various files now, over 3 different streaming protocols, and none of them play back smoothly. That includes WEB-DL files that the Apple TV 4 should be able to play back natively.
I think I might have the pro features even though I downloaded the regular version? I can’t find anywhere to upgrade to pro. I have purchased pro on ios beforehande. 
I had just did an in app upgrade to the Pro Version on 11/29/2015 on my iPad. And that version shows the Name Infuse Pro in the Settings. But when I downloaded on the Apple TV (not the Pro Label Version) it did not say I had the Pro Version in the Settings (no name). So I called Apple and got a refund for the in app purchase and then bought the Pro Version on my iPad then could download Infuse Pro on my Apple TV without paying again. To be fair, Infuse people say it does not matter if you do an in app upgrade or just buy the Infuse Pro Version but since it did not say and also I was having a problem (like I did without the Pro iOS Version) I decided to make sure I had the Pro Version. After getting the Pro Version it looks the same without anything to tell me it is the Pro Version in the App Settings. And I still have the same problem. I have some Mac packages with the name show_name.eyetv which is a bundle of a number of files with one of them with filename.mpg. These are recordings using EyeTV on the Mac. All of them play fine on the iPad. But only 1 of the 4 will play on the Apple TV. Not sure yet what the difference is of all 4. They all all the same size. About 7gb 1 hour HD Shows.I think I might have the pro features even though I downloaded the regular version? I can’t find anywhere to upgrade to pro. I have purchased pro on ios beforehande.
I can't see a way to do it. But would be nice. It does have a EDIT Button but you can only change the name.
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I would like to see the File Date Shown. I could not find a way to show it. I am looking at a folder of shows that I created with a DVR and would like to know when each was created. This may be a temporary solution for me but would be nice to have a date option.
I am playing from a Synology Share and it takes a while to get started (buffering). And if you FF and then restart you have to wait the same amount of time. Without timing it seems to be about 15 seconds.
It's not clear for me either! I upgraded from the free version of Infuse to the PRO version on my ipad/iphone last year using the in-app option. On my ATV it looks like I have a free version (in my purchased items) but not the PRO one. How can I get a Pro version on my ATV without paying again ?
Fast is the last things I would call Infuse. It takes several seconds to open those files it can play, and forever to return an error message for those videos it can't handle.
I'm blown away with the app.
My only issue is it has trouble connecting to my NAS and DNLA PC sometimes.
But I tried a couple 1080p mkv files and they played nice and smooth, even let me switch to DTS/DD over HDMI.
I was debating returning the Apple TV but I now have a reason to keep it.
I love how it goes above and beyond, auto filling movie details and even downloading subs if your file doesn't happen to have them.
My only issue is it has trouble connecting to my NAS and DNLA PC sometimes.
But I tried a couple 1080p mkv files and they played nice and smooth, even let me switch to DTS/DD over HDMI.
I was debating returning the Apple TV but I now have a reason to keep it.
I love how it goes above and beyond, auto filling movie details and even downloading subs if your file doesn't happen to have them.
I'm using the free version and am not impressed.
I use Playon and have been for years. InFuse can only play the recorded stuff from PlayOn, all streams error out. I've emailed support to see if they are aware and will fix whatever the issue is.
Personally I think it is a timing issue. With LocalCast I can view Playon recordings, my iTunes rips and streams. With streams it takes awhile to get it going and I think that is because Playon is taking the time to get the stream going.
If FireCore can get InFuse working properly with Playon, I'll get the pro version, but as it stands now it would be a waste of money.
I use Playon and have been for years. InFuse can only play the recorded stuff from PlayOn, all streams error out. I've emailed support to see if they are aware and will fix whatever the issue is.
Personally I think it is a timing issue. With LocalCast I can view Playon recordings, my iTunes rips and streams. With streams it takes awhile to get it going and I think that is because Playon is taking the time to get the stream going.
If FireCore can get InFuse working properly with Playon, I'll get the pro version, but as it stands now it would be a waste of money.
I agree. I have tested with SMB and UPnP Connections and the same files take just under 15 seconds. I have posted this before and there has been no response from FireCore even though they respond to others so not sure why this issue is ignored. And when you FF and start you have to wait again 15 seconds. This is really a negative for using the Application. I do like the UI but this delay is a real problem. I am also testing with NAStify and the UPnP is very fast and solid. The SMB is not as solid. The files are MPEG 2 Recordings (about 7gb) with the type = .mpg. I would just give up on Infuse except I like the UI but I am only using NAStify for my final playback. NAStify has said they have plans to add some of the things I like about Infuse. If that happens soon before Infuse fixes the problem I will just drop Infuse.
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