The update can be performed directly on the Apple TV by going to the Settings menu, then General, then selecting Update Software.
Article Link: Apple Updates Apple TV to Version 5.0.1
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Apple Updates Apple TV to Version 5.0.1
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Article Link: Apple Updates Apple TV to Version 5.0.1
God forbid they implement any of the features that would make it useful, *cough cough* pull media from a NAS without the need for iTunes as a middleman *cough*...
Mine's still sitting in the box awaiting the good word from Firecore, hopefully it'll happen sometime this year..
Mine's still sitting in the box awaiting the good word from Firecore, hopefully it'll happen sometime this year..
Let's hope we can get NHL Game Centre Live in the UK without having to change the settings to US.
Can anyone comment on the airplay?
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If I were you I would wait to update. The benefit is not worth the risk. I actually just posted asking about the airplay issues bc I used to be able to AirPlay my watchespn app prior to my previous update. Since then it stopped working and I ended up disconnecting and not using it. I just use my PS3 for Netflix (not to mention Hulu is an option there for those that use it).
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If I were you I would wait to update. The benefit is not worth the risk. I actually just posted asking about the airplay issues bc I used to be able to AirPlay my watchespn app prior to my previous update. Since then it stopped working and I ended up disconnecting and not using it. I just use my PS3 for Netflix (not to mention Hulu is an option there for those that use it).
God forbid they implement any of the features that would make it useful, *cough cough* pull media from a NAS without the need for iTunes as a middleman *cough*...
Mine's still sitting in the box awaiting the good word from Firecore, hopefully it'll happen sometime this year..
Hopefully you have opened the box and saved your SHSH blobs for 5.0. If Apple stops signing 5.0 which they will now and an exploit is found in 5.0 that doesn't work in any subsequent released, you'll have to jump through extra hoops to make it work.
I want antenna input on these things!!! Otherwise, they're somewhat useless. You can't even watch TV on the Apple TV.
EDIT: Ok people misunderstood what I said... I wanted to be able to record shows on the antenna like a TiVO. Otherwise, there aren't TV shows on the ATV.
EDIT: Ok people misunderstood what I said... I wanted to be able to record shows on the antenna like a TiVO. Otherwise, there aren't TV shows on the ATV.
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God forbid they implement any of the features that would make it useful, *cough cough* pull media from a NAS without the need for iTunes as a middleman *cough*...
Mine's still sitting in the box awaiting the good word from Firecore, hopefully it'll happen sometime this year..
Don't know why this got downvoted. One of the main reasons I returned my unopened aTV 3 was lack of NAS support without jailbreaking (also no mkv, avi, DTS, etc support). I broke down and bought a Mac Mini with an attached Blu-Ray drive as OS X can now play Blu-Ray media, and with Plex and my Synology NAS, done with all the jailbreaking days. Best decision I made.
is it only me, but is there stuff on iTunes(Mac/Pc) that isn't on the apple tv?
theres a few movies and trailers on the Mac that aren't showing up on apple tv. and yes i have searched for them.
also, I'm waiting for tv shows to show up in the New Zealand store, come on apple!!! get on the game already
theres a few movies and trailers on the Mac that aren't showing up on apple tv. and yes i have searched for them.
also, I'm waiting for tv shows to show up in the New Zealand store, come on apple!!! get on the game already
THANK YOU for reminding me to do this!!!
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I used to have a Mac Mini but I wasn't happy with the inability to control things remotely (even something as simple as turning it on/off via remote isn't possible.)
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Agreed.
immensely ugly, impractical, poor functionality and universally panned ui, if this is any sign of things to come from apple we are in for some heavy nasties... uuuggghhh...
Apple is (was?) supposed to be about simplicity, functionality and aesthetics, this is simply too painful to even look at...
Apple is (was?) supposed to be about simplicity, functionality and aesthetics, this is simply too painful to even look at...
Apple TV Browsing
The already have. It is called iPad mirroring. You browse on your iPad and it is mirrored on the TV. I know this is not what you were hoping to see, but it does work now.
The already have. It is called iPad mirroring. You browse on your iPad and it is mirrored on the TV. I know this is not what you were hoping to see, but it does work now.