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bcemail

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Nov 21, 2009
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I have a 4K Apple TV which I'm pretty sure is one generation old. It used to be the home screen looked like a grid with all the apps available to choose. Now, most of the screen is one big app icon and you have to swipe from one to another. In the bottom corner of the screen is small version of the grid that you can click on. Is there a way to change this back? I'm guessing one of the kids hit a button and changed it somehow.

Second problem with Screen Mirroring/AirPlay (not sure if those are the same thing or not). I tried it the other day from my iPad. After I switched it on, the audio switched from my iPad to the Apple TV but the video was still only playing on my iPad. Is there something I need to do on the Apple TV to "open" screen mirroring, or should it just take over from whatever app or screen is open? Any reason I would have audio but no video? If it matters, I was streaming a video on Safari.

Oh, bonus question: any recommendations for viewing photos stored on my network PC? I have Plex but haven't tried the photos function, but thought someone might have another rec.

Thanks!
 
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