Amazon Prime needs to be next. IIRC, the Netflix iOS app has the same restriction.
Why would you need to stream netflix to your Apple TV via AirPlay when there's a netflix app on the Apple TV?
Amazon Prime needs to be next. IIRC, the Netflix iOS app has the same restriction.
This is really insignificant. Since you still need to get a cable package to be able to then get HBO I'll just keep using my set top box -- which is easier.
If a stand alone pay HBO app was created then THAT would be awesome. I'd gladly pay $20 or $25 a month for that alone and be done with all the crap cable channels I never watch.
This is really insignificant. Since you still need to get a cable package to be able to then get HBO I'll just keep using my set top box -- which is easier.
If a stand alone pay HBO app was created then THAT would be awesome. I'd gladly pay $20 or $25 a month for that alone and be done with all the crap cable channels I never watch.
Amazon Prime needs to be next. IIRC, the Netflix iOS app has the same restriction.
This way you don't necessarily need cable boxes in every room ($5-10/month per box).
For me, I don't have cable... I will use this with my in-laws cable account so I can access their service without at home without having to pay for it myself!
Only on a mac 2011 or newer!
That's a decent sized domino to fall as we wait for a la carte media distribution to become the norm.
$25 a month for one channel? That would be crazy!
Are you sure it would work that way though? I was under the impression that in order to play HBO from your iDevice that you'd need to stream it using the same wifi network that your cable company provides.
This is really insignificant. Since you still need to get a cable package to be able to then get HBO I'll just keep using my set top box -- which is easier.
If a stand alone pay HBO app was created then THAT would be awesome. I'd gladly pay $20 or $25 a month for that alone and be done with all the crap cable channels I never watch.
Engadget is reporting both are supported.What about MAX GO. Isn't that owned by the same company?
Love my ATV....use it all the time....but why should I bother with streaming HBOGo with Airplay to it.....when my Xbox360 has a native HBOGo app?
More and more my 360 does everything my ATV does....except have the ability to stream/rent from the iTunes store....but M$ has the same content available through it's own store.
The ATV is much better at accessing/displaying my media library though. Connect360 will do it, but when you have thousands of files the presentation is sorely lacking, to the point of useless. The ATV does so in excellent fashion.
I guess what I'm saying....is the 360 has apps for HBOGo, Netflix, Hulu+, NHL, etc.... (many etc, BTW) so whats the holdup for ATV????
I can confirm that MAX Go works as well. Also, does not require Mirror to work as some apps. Simple Airplay and works well.Engadget is reporting both are supported.
Always had horrid video quality when I've tried AirPlay from an iOS device to Apple TV, but will give this a go.
Should I wait to buy an Apple TV? Is a new model expected soon?
Huh? All they're doing is providing their customers access to a service they already pay for, and apparently expecting those customers to wait with bated breath. You can't access HBO Go without subscribing to a traditional cable TV service and paying for the traditional HBO premium channel tier.
I have my doubts that the ancient channels and cable companies will ever loosen their grip in a way that would let someone like Apple give us a modern experience, so at this point it's probably up to Netflix and others to make them obsolete.
The second part of your comment makes sense to me, it would be great to get JUST the HBO access. However, in your first sentence you say this "..is really insignificant" and that you'll "continue using your set top box." Do you realize how much MORE content is available on the app vs. the set top box?