Yup. Tried doing a static IP, and all that stuff as well. The only thing I haven't done is return both units. But the odds in both units having the same issue leads me to believe it's something else. I'm not really gripping about it. It is what it is. It certainly isn't going to stress me out. It's a minor inconvenience.
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Yup. Tried doing a static IP, and all that stuff as well. The only thing I haven't done is return both units. But the odds in both units having the same issue leads me to believe it's something else. I'm not really gripping about it. It is what it is. It certainly isn't going to stress me out. It's a minor inconvenience.
I install iOS devices for my company in my account territory. And I have found 9 times out of 10, those with Linksys routers have constant connection issues. My brother-in-law also had a Linksys router that would constantly drop iOS devices. He replaced it with a Netgear.... Poof! The issue went away.
I don't use Belkin products much so I can't tell you too much about them. I say get a Netgear N600
My issue isn't with drop outs. That was someone else's issue.
We might get another router - but again - it's not a priority.
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I've also been experiencing streaming issues from my Mac to my Apple TV, but I managed to fix this (I think!) just last week.
A bit of Googling suggested that to fix issues with Mac to Apple TV streaming, you should try turning off the 'Share my library on my local network' option in iTunes > Preferences > Sharing. Apparently this does not affect "Home Sharing", which is something completely unrelated to "iTunes sharing".
I have no idea why this would make any difference, but since disabling this option my files are loading on the Apple TV significantly faster (almost instantly compared to several minutes previously).
Hope that helps someone!
I've also been experiencing streaming issues from my Mac to my Apple TV, but I managed to fix this (I think!) just last week.
A bit of Googling suggested that to fix issues with Mac to Apple TV streaming, you should try turning off the 'Share my library on my local network' option in iTunes > Preferences > Sharing. Apparently this does not affect "Home Sharing", which is something completely unrelated to "iTunes sharing".
I have no idea why this would make any difference, but since disabling this option my files are loading on the Apple TV significantly faster (almost instantly compared to several minutes previously).
Hope that helps someone!
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It's been like this since they started the gift card offer. I've been on the fence with this offer, as this would be my first Atv. Looks like they are trying to unload inventory, so I'm hesitant to buy now to avoid buyer's remorse in a month if/when the new model is announced. But then, what if they jack up the price of the new model? Decisions, decisions...
Used ones sell for up to as much as new ones. Buy it and enjoy then sell it and get up to all of your money back. Or buy it refurbished at about $75 http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/appletv and later sell it for about $60. Then you spent only $15 to enjoy all of it's functionality between now and then. Or, rebox it and give it as a gift to someone. For $75, it's quite a GREAT gift.
It's called the "you're holding it wrong" rule. Basically, Apple can do no wrong so it's always someone or something else's fault when something is not working. Ignore even the facts. It's clearly user or related technology (but not Apple technology) error.
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Because it's not an issue for most people. My ATV has never disconnected from our WiFi network. I've used it at two other people's homes, and it had no problems connecting and staying connected. No pretense needed; it's not an issue for me.
Sorry - I apologize
It sounds like some energy saver or sleep issue.
I know thats not much help.
I know how confusing it is to do searches too because then you run into old, outdated fixes.
It sounds like some energy saver or sleep issue.
I know thats not much help.
I know how confusing it is to do searches too because then you run into old, outdated fixes.
Agree. I have 3 ATVs on WiFi to an AEBS (802.11n 5ghz), and never have any connectivity issues with them.
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Uh, they updated the UI a few times. What does the UI not do that you want it to? You can even remove channels you don't want now, which is pretty handy.
The reason many of us are asking about this, some of the people on this thread design hardware and software for a living. When something does not work, and we don't understand why, it bothers us. If it works for person A but not for person B, you start looking for the differences and subtracting them.
The fact that this problem has persisted across several hardware replacements tells me, it must be some kind of environmental factor. (Does it only crash or lock up when you are running the microwave? Are you running the 802.11n version of the Airport or the 802.11ac?)
What's your DHCP lease timeout on your local LAN?
When you say dropout, what do you mean? Do you mean the ATV stops streaming? Or do you mean there's no picture (i.e.: the device is dead)?
Are you using WPA2-TKIP for authentication? WPA2-TKIP is officially dead, switch to WPA2-AES.
Do you have a large metal object near your ATV, or did you coil your HDMI cable on top of your ATV? Move it and see what happens.
My guess - your router is the problem. Try borrowing a family member's or friend's router (that's a different brand/model of course). If it works, you know where the problem is.
Could you explain? This is an interesting problem. I don't have ATV, but lots of streaming, regardless.
Thanks, I didn't know that.
The ui still sucks (should be organized by default, amongst other improvements) and so does the remote (including using your phone or ipad).
In the time being, I will at least organize a few things better.
I have to imagine Apple knows Apple TV is lacking when it comes to design and functionality. It's been like that since day one.
If I use my Apple TV 2 - after I'm done playing a movie (either streamed from Apple's cloud or my own iTunes from my computer - all my devices are still connected and can connect to the router - but error out when actually trying to pull any data.
It's not 100 percent of the time - but close.
So, it interferes with other devices? That's bizarre. Does turning it off fix the problem?
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Have you tried it wired?
Now I'm curious about this, because I feel like I'm usually good at picking up weird video playback or an iffy picture in a television set up.
I've never noticed any kind of strange or different frame rate in any content on my AppleTV. I know what the "soap opera effect" looks like and that it's not very nice looking. And I also feel like I can often see the difference between PAL and NTSC frame rates.
Am I missing something? Is this only with iTunes purchased movies and shows?
Am I just... used to whatever it is that's happening?
Seems everybody's except yours can do this. Perhaps you should troubleshoot your network/router rather than blaming the Apple TV?
Realistically everybody would be having the same problem if it was a problem with the device. Mine has never been disconnected with the exception of router reboots.
Mine at the end only lasted 30 secs before losing connection, take it to the apple store and get a free replacement even if you are out of warranty since they have admitted the issue. My aTV3 replacement works flawlessly
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I care more for an app store in my aTV3 what can you do w. the notifications anyways, if you want to reply you have to pick up the phone or waste 1 min to write a 6 word msj w the remote. I can see it good for answering or denying a call, reading a text etc, just prefer the app store first.
Only if they can be turned off. Better yet, only if they are turned off by default. Who wants to be in the middle of a movie, then have some CNN notification pop up telling you, some random celebrity you don't care about got arrested for shoplifting while drunk.
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Your TV may be doing a better job of converting frame rates than you think. Pixel lag may be covering some of it up. (Just some guesses.)