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    Let's talk favourite AppleTv nat geo screen saver

    just wanting the juice goose on fav Apple TV National geographic default screen saver. Being Commodore of this here convo vessel, I would like to remain non bias. However green water in desert is clearly the best.
  2. Apexvector

    tvOS 10 "error loading content" from local library

    Hi MacRumors Forums! First I want to start of by saying that my set up has been solid for years! I've owned 2nd-gen appleTV and swapped it out last year for the latest. I host my iTunes movie library on my media mac in the same room as the apple tv and home theater. Both the appleTV and media...
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    AppleTV Gen 4 WiFi infidelity problems

    I have a 64GB Gen 4 AppleTV. I bought it during black friday 2015. In the last three months, it has twice failed to detect any WiFi signals, including mine. After reboot, it connects to my WiFi as it generally would when powering it up. Will Apple be able to diagnose this issue and potentially...
  4. ipedro

    App Store Now Has AppleTV Badge

    This will make it easier to identify AppleTV apps while browsing on an iPhone, iPad or Mac. tvOS 10 also offers an option to install compatible apps automatically on AppleTV after they're installed on an iPhone.
  5. B

    Apple tv freezes

    I had my apple tv 4 since Easter. Running great until now. The last few weeks it has been freezing during the screensaver so only thing I can do is unplug the power to reboot it. Faulty hardware or?
  6. ipedro

    AppleTV As A HomeKit Device

    While AppleTV is being positioned as a HomeKit hub, central to your home in controlling all other HomeKit devices, it's strange that it's been left out as a HomeKit device itself. Shouldn't the AppleTV be able to be triggered by HomeKit automation? For example, arrive home, your door unlocks...
  7. Qottie

    Check out new Atmosphere Sounds app

    Hey! I would like to present new Apple TV application "MNSM - Mix Nature Sound and Music". Play sounds of nature, birds, river and… relaxation sounds at the same time. Or maybe sounds of the city, crowd, cars, and… some jazz? Features: · 5 different atmospheres in 1 app · 20 high quality...
  8. BeefCake 15

    Apple Product Deals Found

    I wanted to start a thread where people can quickly post flyers of store deals on Apple Products. Please keep the thread lean and make sure to include link and restrictions of the deals. Admin: Please make it a sticky for people to easily find it!
  9. HansumKingtut

    7.1 Surround

    Now that the TV, IOS, and Mac OS X support 7.1 Surround, is there list of movies (either you know of off the top of you head, or other wise posted on the web) that support 7.1 on iTunes? or does iTunes even support 7.1? I have looked at the movies I already own, and some I want to get in the...
  10. pdinh93

    3rd Gen Apple TV working on PC monitor but not TV

    Hey guys, I've recently purchased a brand new 3rd Gen ATV and was disappointed upon connecting it to my Panasonic Viera Plasma TV, the ATV lights are on but I get a blank screen. I get the exact same result when I connected it to the other TV in my house (Sony Bravia LCD). However, the Apple TV...
  11. PaperQueen

    Hotel question: AppleTV + iPad

    Set up for travel: • AppleTV (3gen) connected to hotel television • iPad Air 2 with data plan • B&B with no internet access I understand that Apple needs to verify authenticity and non-expiration of rentals via either wifi or cell signal before playback begins. So...here are my questions: 1...
  12. sarialkhalili

    iCloud Photo Library missing folders on Apple TV

    Hello, I've recently activated iCloud Photo Library on the new tvOS 9.2. All the albums were there except the ones I grouped in folders. When I dragged albums out of their folders they appeared on Apple TV. Hopefully, we get an update soon. Sarí
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    Airplay won't stream videos on certain websites.

    My problem is that I can't stream movies via Airplay on certain websites. For example: I can play videos from a site (rainiertamayo.com) on my computer but as soon as I switch on mirroring via the Apple tv, the stream freezes and won't play anymore. It had been working just fine for a few...
  14. OfficialForecastBar

    Apps First weather app brings Home Screen widgets to your new Apple TV!

    I'm excited to announce the first app to bring Home Screen widgets to the Apple TV, called Forecast Bar for TV! The Home Screen widgets provide current conditions and forecasts along with gorgeous images for your most recent cities, all without ever needing to even open the app! Available NOW...
  15. Elderdin

    Apps Royal Flush Poker! - Control your hand from your smartphone

    A new poker app was just released for tvOS called Royal Flush Poker!. The beauty of this app is that you get your cards on your smartphone remote app when playing in Local Multiplayer mode. Even better, it's compatible with iOS AND Android!
  16. Bentendo

    ATV2 new OS caused output to 4KTV blank?

    Hi, I've used my ATV2 box with my LG UV800B since last year, with no issues whatsoever. However recently I updated the OS to the latest available firmware for a 2nd gen ATV, and suddenly it will no longer give me a picture on a 4KTV. The standard HD television at my friends gets a picture...
  17. garylapointe

    Apps Any video apps allow side loading of video files?

    Looking for an app for my AppleTV 4 that will play a variety of video files, but I'd like the files ON the AppleTV; I can connect a USB cable and drag the files over. (Most of the apps I've seen want to connect to the network to get the files) We do this for apps open the iPad/iPhone, can it...
  18. M

    VLC on AppleTV 4G won't read anything from Mac server

    My setup is relatively simple: I have an iMac with Apple's Server app doing file sharing (SMB enabled for shares), a hardwired gigabit network, and a 32GB AppleTV with VLC on it. VLC sees the iMac on the network, and when I enter a valid userID and password it connects... but then just gives an...
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    Apps What apps would you like to see on the Apple TV?

    Here are few that I want: Xfinity TV (and other providers) Amazon Video TNT TBS TruTV CW Spike Starz Play Encore Play MaxGo BBC America FOX Sports Go Spotify iHeart Radio Sling TV Similar to how NFL Network is integrated with the NFL app, I want: NBA TV integrated...