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    Gaming on Apple TV?

    Hello guys, I'm considering buying an Apple TV for casual gaming. I know it has some great -casual- games, but do you think it's a good "gaming console"? I don't care about AAA titles like Call of Duty. I just want a few minutes of fun... One more thing... Does it download all my...
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    Can't use AirPlay to stream video to TV and use Laptop at the same time

    I'm streaming a full-screen video (in Safari) from my MacBook Pro to my TV via Airplay using the 'use as separate display' function, however when I want to use my Macbook Pro's screen at the same time (to surf the web for example) the full-screen video on my TV goes out of full-screen mode. How...
  3. chip83

    connecting two users to apple TV

    we have one computer with two user accounts (myself and my wife) and want both to link to our fourth generation apple tv. Both are logged into the same apple ID account, and I can see the other user on my computer in iTunes. However, the apple TV only recognizes my account, and not my wife's...
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    Apple TV IR Blaster Question

    Will a USB IR Blaster that does is just a receiver (no IR emitter) control the Apple TV through the USB? Or do I need to have the type of IR Blaster that has the receiver and the emitter? thanks,
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    Apps Apple TV 5.1 Surround Sound

    I have discovered playing my 'Purchased' standard music albums on Apple TV through my 5.1 surround sound system set to Music gives a full 5.1 effect similar to the very expensive SCAD discs I have purchased from Amazon. Thinking of signing up to iTunes Match so I can import my full music...
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    Are their any aftermarket remotes worthwhile for the ATV4?

    Have been running the Apple TV 4 on two TVs in my house since December and use them as my main service. Everything is great except the damn remote. Can’t take it anymore more. Are there any good aftermarket remotes you guys have tried that works well? I don’t need any touch features so I...
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    Repeating error message

    Hi everybody, I have an Apple TV 4 64 gb as a replacement for my TiVO and my old Apple TV 3, as a family of four we mainly watch Amazon Prime and Netflix. About 7 weeks ago my Apple TV started showing an error message saying something regarding 'device requirements for airplay; one of your...
    • rick1988
    • Thread
    • airplay apple support apple tv device requirements error message long repair no timeframe persistant error
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    • Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater
  8. isanka

    Apple Music on Apple TV. Family Account

    Hi, i got a question. Is it possible on Apple TV to have 2 accounts for Apple Music? Thanks
  9. fluamsler

    Foreign device starting Apple TV

    Today I realized that someone tries to airplay informations to on my Apple TV. Suddenly my TV switched from TV to the HDMI input, Apple TV turned on and it showed the random on-screen-code. Is there a option to identify this device and block it? Many thanks in advance!
  10. valerioschips

    MacBook Pro and Apple TV

    Hello to all, I'm asking you a question that has been trying me a couple of days, I'll tell you about: MacBook Pro (2016 with touchbar) updated to OS X Sierra, updated Apple TV (2G) OS 6.2.1, bluethoot JBL charge 2+ And a projector with only VGA input. Being transferred recently, I recycled a...
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    iPad Multiple Apple Tv's showing up in control center.

    Does anyone knows how to fix this ? I only have one Apple TV.
    • enrincon89
    • Thread
    • apple tv ios 10 ipad iphone
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iPad
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    Apps News Apps & Software/Hardware improvements you would like to see in a new Apple TV.

    New Apps: Amazon Video Amazon Music Spotify Xfinity App (or integrate everything Xfinity offers into the TV App) + Xfinity Home App MLB TV (integrated within MLB App) Vudu Calendar App Notes App News App Kids App (see below) Software Improvements: Connect Xfinity App to TV App -...
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    Can't load content in TV App?

    Hi everyone- hoping someone can help! I can't seem to load any apps inside the TV App on my Apple TV. I've added my Cable login in the Account Settings, it recommended a bunch of apps that I downloaded and I also downloaded extra cable and entertainment apps from the standard App Store. But...
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    Create new Apple ID for HomeKit / Apple TV?

    I have been testing out a few devices for home automation and lime training HomeKit integration app and the fact I can bring in all these other devices in a central software. Anyway..I set my 4th Gen Apple TV today and to my surprise you cannot lock out photos from iCloud. All someone has to...
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    TV as a Digital Photo Frame?

    Hi folks, Has anyone deployed a TV as a digital photo frame? I saw an ad for this frame: https://mementosmartframe.com/?switch=1 But it hasn't garnered great reviews plus the cost had me thinking of a TV + an AppleTV instead. I think we have a version 2 or 3 right now. If I upgraded and...
  16. talulo

    Apple TV/Airplay

    Is there a way to extend the time that the video stays on pause while using Airplay from the iPad to the AppleTV it usually disconnects in a minute or so, I was wondering if there is an option to extend that time to maybe 5 minutes... Thanks in advance!
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    Flash online videos at apple TV

    Hi, Today i watch sport videos via chrome browser in my laptop with OS win10. I want to buy apple TV but is it possible to view flash online videos via browser at apple TV?
  18. Joseph C

    Play music through Apple TV without actual TV on?

    Hello I have an Apple TV 4. I would like to set up so that the Apple TV plays music through a Bose system (via optical audio, using an adapter of some sort) independently of the actual TV the Apple TV is connected to being on (or on the correct source) For example, being able to play the...
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    Apps TV App all Up Next view?

    Hey there, Is there a way in the new TV app for AppleTV 4 to view all shows you've subscribed to? At the moment on the TV app home screen the Up Next section is only showing the last 20 or so recently added shows and not all of them making it hard to find other shows I've added to my Up Next...
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    Apple TV Retail Demo Video links

    Hello! I'm not sure if it's been done already, but here's a list of all of the official Apple TV retail demo videos. (The ones that play when they're idle for a few minutes). If you want to change your Apple TV's demo video, in the retail mode configuration menu, use the reference file as the...
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