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    Apps News Apps & Software/Hardware improvements you would like to see in a new Apple TV.

    New Apps: Amazon Video Amazon Music Spotify Xfinity App (or integrate everything Xfinity offers into the TV App) + Xfinity Home App MLB TV (integrated within MLB App) Vudu Calendar App Notes App News App Kids App (see below) Software Improvements: Connect Xfinity App to TV App -...
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    Can't load content in TV App?

    Hi everyone- hoping someone can help! I can't seem to load any apps inside the TV App on my Apple TV. I've added my Cable login in the Account Settings, it recommended a bunch of apps that I downloaded and I also downloaded extra cable and entertainment apps from the standard App Store. But...
  3. S

    Create new Apple ID for HomeKit / Apple TV?

    I have been testing out a few devices for home automation and lime training HomeKit integration app and the fact I can bring in all these other devices in a central software. Anyway..I set my 4th Gen Apple TV today and to my surprise you cannot lock out photos from iCloud. All someone has to...
  4. K

    TV as a Digital Photo Frame?

    Hi folks, Has anyone deployed a TV as a digital photo frame? I saw an ad for this frame: https://mementosmartframe.com/?switch=1 But it hasn't garnered great reviews plus the cost had me thinking of a TV + an AppleTV instead. I think we have a version 2 or 3 right now. If I upgraded and...
  5. talulo

    Apple TV/Airplay

    Is there a way to extend the time that the video stays on pause while using Airplay from the iPad to the AppleTV it usually disconnects in a minute or so, I was wondering if there is an option to extend that time to maybe 5 minutes... Thanks in advance!
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    Flash online videos at apple TV

    Hi, Today i watch sport videos via chrome browser in my laptop with OS win10. I want to buy apple TV but is it possible to view flash online videos via browser at apple TV?
  7. Joseph C

    Play music through Apple TV without actual TV on?

    Hello I have an Apple TV 4. I would like to set up so that the Apple TV plays music through a Bose system (via optical audio, using an adapter of some sort) independently of the actual TV the Apple TV is connected to being on (or on the correct source) For example, being able to play the...
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    Apps TV App all Up Next view?

    Hey there, Is there a way in the new TV app for AppleTV 4 to view all shows you've subscribed to? At the moment on the TV app home screen the Up Next section is only showing the last 20 or so recently added shows and not all of them making it hard to find other shows I've added to my Up Next...
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    Apple TV Retail Demo Video links

    Hello! I'm not sure if it's been done already, but here's a list of all of the official Apple TV retail demo videos. (The ones that play when they're idle for a few minutes). If you want to change your Apple TV's demo video, in the retail mode configuration menu, use the reference file as the...
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    Wall mounted TV options

    I want to get an apple TV, but can't figure it out if it will work with my set up or not. I have a wall mounted TV that has the cable going through the wall, and our cable box is resting on a shelf 6 feet from the TV (no wires shown). BUT I want to ditch cable, so the cable box will be going...
  11. Treyhunna

    Apple tv remote on macbook

    can i use an apple tv remote on my 12" rMB? 3rd Or 4th gen? What software is necessary? All i want to do is control movies in quicktime. I airplay movies to my apple tv alot. But using the remote when paired to the apple tv doesnt rewind or anything.
  12. JeffPerrin

    Guitar Tab Tutor [FREE]

    Guitar Tab Tutor for iOS teaches beginning guitarists how to read AND play tablature notation (TAB). Guitar Tab Tutor is designed to be ultimate reference guide for any and all techniques you might encounter when learning songs on guitar. Accompanying video lessons, available via a single...
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    ATV 4 5.1 Issues

    I've tried searching the forums for a solution but no luck yet, so I decided to start a new thread. I recently encountered an issue with my surround sound. I was trying to watch netflix, and when I started watching NARCOS, there was no audio output. I tinkered with some settings and no luck...
  14. smacrumon

    MP4 and USB and Apple TV 4

    I have a bunch of videos and movies stored on USB from a variety of original sources. Is Apple TV 4 capable of playing MP4 files? What's the process of getting them to play on the device? Would a different set top box better? Is Apple TV likely to be updated to Apple TV 5 soon? Thanks in...
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    Mirroring not working with Mac

    I'm on Sierra version 10.12 and when I try and mirror to my AppleTV I get audio but no image. I tried this with my iPhone and both the audio and visual is fine which eliminates connection issues from the Apple TV to my TV. Any help on what settings etc I need to change on my Mac?
  16. c14nhl

    General Hotspot Questions

    I've got a couple of questions relating to the sharing of my iPhone's 4G connection via Personal Hotspot. I'm often at a location where my phone is only able to keep a solid 4G connection in a certain, small area of the building. I therefore keep my iPhone there while connecting my iPad via...
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    Install OS X Tiger/Leopard on Apple TV 1

    Okay, will these steps work in order to install OS X on an Apple TV 1 directly onto its internal hard drive? (With an external USB storage device) (I do not have the Apple TV itself, so if I need to input a serial number or something like that I will not be able to continue with that step) Now...
  18. Madmic23

    Bell Fibe TV now has an AppleTV app!

    Well this is a nice surprise! In Canada, Bell Fibe TV now has an AppleTV app. It appears that you have to subscribe to Bell Fibe TV and have their whole-home PVR installed, but you can expand the service to additional TV's in your home by using the app on an AppleTV 4...
  19. SamuelBrown

    HDMI-CEC + Airplay = No?!

    So the Apple TV 4th gen has HDMI-CEC (if you don't know what this is, it basically means you can control the TV via a HDMI-CEC enabled device i.e. switch it on and off, turn the volume up and down from the Apple Tv remote - etc etc) So my question is: Why does the TV not switch itself on when...
  20. phillydev716

    Apple TV 5th Gen 2016?

    Hey Guys, I haven't heard much about Apple TV these past few months, but I have been so hesitant about buying the 4th Gen TV after hearing about the lack of apps, games dont run that well etc.. Is a new Apple TV expected to drop this year with better specs or will this 4th Gen be it for a...
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