Apple TV with a Time Capsule

[Hartel]

I have a 1 TB Time Capsule and am looking to get an TV. Is it possible to have the TV sync to the Time Capsule (or attached External HD to the Time Capsule) and grab Video's and Music from that as opposed to storing them on the TV HD. If I can avoid spending 100 bucks for the 160GB TV it would be a great help.

 

[coogee]

Yes! The ATV will stream content from iTunes (has to be running). So it is just a case of adding content from a Network Drive (or Time Capsule) to iTunes, then accessing it this way.

I use XBMC on the ATV to access all my Network drives, highly preferable but means changing your ATV beyond Apple's narrow intended abilities.

I think the 160GB ATV is a waste of money. You are much better off in terms of $$$ storing your content elsewhere - even an External Drive plugged into your Mac.

my 2c

 

[Hartel]

Thanks man. I was just wondering. I already have all my iTunes backed up on my external connected to the Time Capsule, and then again through the Time Capsule itself, and I have AirTunes setup throughout my home. This will be a huge moneysaver.

You have my thanks.

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