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Apps Infuse for Apple TV Released
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Yes!
Spatial audio is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV (iOS/tvOS 15 or later).
We're working to bring it to Mac as well, but this will need to wait until macOS Monterey is released.
Cool! Thanks!
PS: any thoughts on adding a section for IPTV streams? m3u file support? I’m asking this for the past 4 years
That would be really cool, but given how much of a royal pain managing .m3u files, channels and TV guides in emby is, I suspect it's not quite as simple as adding a section for IPTV
It's something we'd like to explore in the future, but no ETA right now.Cool! Thanks!
PS: any thoughts on adding a section for IPTV streams? m3u file support? I’m asking this for the past 4 years
You can follow this thread for updates.
M3U; Playlist; IPTV Support
Hi team, Would like to know if you have any plan to include IPTV,M3U Playlist feature to Infuse, as your design, feature and quality app, I would like to have a single app for media and TV content. Thank you
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Infuse 7.2.1 is out! 🔥
Support for Dolby Vision in MKV files, playback improvements for iOS/tvOS 15, faster library browsing, new trackpad gestures, plus many other improvements and fixes.
https://firecore.com/releases
Support for Dolby Vision in MKV files, playback improvements for iOS/tvOS 15, faster library browsing, new trackpad gestures, plus many other improvements and fixes.
https://firecore.com/releases
It sure does!
Full release notes here.
Hello everyone! I have the Infuse app on my AppleTV 4k. I'm wondering if I upgraded the app, along with a TVOs update some time in the last few months (and hadn't played a movie from my collection). I say this as now I'm prompted to purchase a subscription to play something from my collection. Did I miss something? Is this the model moving forward? Note: I'm not angry or blaming. I've been busy with sick family and work and haven't enjoyed any of my video collection since probably Q1 or Q2 of the year.
Sorry for the confusion.
Infuse has long been offered as a free app with optional Pro features. Some of these Pro features include the ability to play certain video/audio formats.
The mix of free video formats hasn't changed in 2-3 years, so it may just be a case of the video formats you're playing now being different than what you played in Infuse in the past.
No need for apologies! And you're absolutely correct. I attempted to access a format I hadn't previously. My issue! Thanks for educating me!
@firecore This is my first time doing this, I'm going in with a lifetime membership. I've been following this thread for years and using your app for just as long, nothing else compares to it. Best of all, nothing else compares to the professionalism and support we get from you guys!
Cheers to the team, every single one of them!
Cheers to the team, every single one of them!
Have been using iTunes on a 2012 MacMini quad core with external USB drive that holds the files and feeds my ATV 4K. But the MM is on its last legs and since newer Macs no longer use iTunes I am looking at Infuse to replace it. Went back and read the last 35 pages (from 2019 on) of this thread and Infuse help files but still I do not see any info on how SPECIFICALLY to set up a connection between Infuse on a iMac running Big Sur and the 4K Apple TV. Infuse’s (weak) help files simply say to load some content and connect using an iPhone or iPad to set up, but how can I do that with the 4k ATV instead? I will never watch content on the phone or iPad, just the ATV, streamed from my Mac to my TV or the 27" iMac itself.
Will my iTunes file and naming structure work OK with Infuse with all the (Subler) info I have put into the Mp4, M4v and Mov files that are in iTunes.
Do I have to setup iCloud for this to work, as I currently do not use it because my iTunes files are a few TB's. And again, I will not be streaming anything to phones or iPads.
Any help would be appreciated!
Will my iTunes file and naming structure work OK with Infuse with all the (Subler) info I have put into the Mp4, M4v and Mov files that are in iTunes.
Do I have to setup iCloud for this to work, as I currently do not use it because my iTunes files are a few TB's. And again, I will not be streaming anything to phones or iPads.
Any help would be appreciated!
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You don't really need to install Infuse on the Mac for this. Simply set up a file share with your movies (DRM-free only) and mount it in Infuse on the ATV. Infuse can then scan the files and build a local library, or you can browse the directories on the share directly. Infuse can use embedded metadata to identify content, but it is much faster to use just the filenames for that. Infuse supports common naming schemes:
Metadata 101
Overview Infuse supports a wide variety of naming formats, and will fetch info for most titles automatically. Here are a few tips for how files can be named to get the best results. Movies Individu...
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If your current naming doesn't work, you can use tools like Filebot to rename your files in bulk.
You don't need iCloud, but if you have several ATVs it can be used to sync settings by Infuse.
Rigby, Thank You for your response!You don't really need to install Infuse on the Mac for this. Simply set up a file share with your movies (DRM-free only) and mount it in Infuse on the ATV. Infuse can then scan the files and build a local library, or you can browse the directories on the share directly. Infuse can use embedded metadata to identify content, but it is much faster to use just the filenames for that. Infuse supports common naming schemes:
Metadata 101
Overview Infuse supports a wide variety of naming formats, and will fetch info for most titles automatically. Here are a few tips for how files can be named to get the best results. Movies Individu...
If your current naming doesn't work, you can use tools like Filebot to rename your files in bulk.
You don't need iCloud, but if you have several ATVs it can be used to sync settings by Infuse.
I have not put Infuse on the ATV yet, but will tomorrow. I am a bit confused by you saying that the shared file should "mount it in Infuse on the ATV." As my iTunes files are about 4TB on a 5TB external USB 3 drive, how do I accomplish this? This is not a network drive but is attached to the Mac mini which is still running Mojave. When Infuse scans these files and builds a local library where will that info be kept? My 4K ATV is 64 GB, does is store this info on the ATV or on the Mac mini? The Mac mini sole purpose is for iTunes for the ATV.
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Read this:-
Set up file sharing on Mac
Share the files and folders on your Mac with others on your network. Share your entire Mac or allow specific users access to certain folders.
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Your Mac will need to be on obviously with your external hard drive connected for this to work.
Other options include having a good Wifi router like an Asus, where you could plug the drive in and leave it and have it avilable over your network, or using NAS setups like Synology.
I am a complete dunce at setting up file sharing and networks so went the Plex route. I use Plex on my 2017 iMac that is running Monterey . All my media is on an external 4TB usb C drive. The Apple TV is on my home wifi network. I organized my media in folders and use these as Plex libraries e.g. comedy, drama, sport…. I installed Infuse Pro on my Apple TV 4K and use it to access the Plex libraries (this is a built in option for Infuse and I was able to do quite easily). With regards to music. I did have iTunes Match and the Music app on the AppleTV gave me access to that. I no longer have that, so access my music via a Plex library. I am content with that setup.
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Basically you'd be using your Mac as a file server that makes the files on the external drive accessible over your network. Then you set up a connection to the network share in Infuse on the ATV, which enables Infuse to access the files over the network.
The library data is built by Infuse and stored on the ATV in this case.
As DC2006ster mentioned, another option is to set up a media server (using Plex, Emby or Jellyfish) on your Mac, and use Infuse on the ATV as a client for that server. In this case the library data would be stored on the Mac. But setting up the server requires a bit more work, whereas creating a file share on the Mac is really simple and requires no additional software.
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As 2021 winds down, we are happy to release Infuse 7.3 with many great additions.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. ??
Spatial audio and AirPlay for Mac
Infuse for Mac gets a huge injection of functionality with the addition of Spatial audio and AirPlay 2 support. Now Mac users can join in and enjoy the best possible sound when listening through other devices like AirPods, HomePods, or Apple TV. Like iOS and Apple TV, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking brings theater-like sound that surrounds you from the movie or video you're watching, so that it seems as if the sound is coming from all around you. The sound field stays mapped to the device, and the voice stays with the actor or action on screen. Learn more about spatial audio
More Dolby Vision & HDR
Dolby Vision and HDR come in many flavors, and in this update we've worked hard to support more variants on more devices. This includes adding Dolby Vision (Profile 5) support on Mac, support for Dolby Vision when using Picture-in-Picture (PiP), plus improved handling for a few files that weren't working quite right before. Our goal is that when you push PLAY in Infuse you get a beautiful picture on whatever device you happen to be using.
Faster Emby/Jellyfin sync
The Emby and Jellyfin integrations in 7.3 get a huge speed boost! This includes faster scanning and syncing, as well as more reliable updates for things like Playlists, watched statuses, and ratings. This is especially noticeable for those with larger libraries, but should still be helpful for libraries which are more down-to-earth as well. Don't forget to install the new version of the InfuseSync plugin on your Emby/Jellyfin server in order to take advantage of all the new changes.
Under-the-hood fixes and improvements
A huge part of this update is focused on internal changes. These aren't always sexy or fun, but they are what makes the Infuse experience what it is. Other changes here include playback improvements, faster browsing, improved handling of some audio formats, enhancements for macOS 12, and many other fixes and improvements to keep everything running smoothly. Check out the full list of what's new if you are curious.Thanks!
We always love hearing your comments, feedback, and suggestions — so please feel free to post a message in our community forum, @ us on Twitter or drop us a note anytime.Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. ??
Infuse 7.3.1 is now live! ?
All-new Add Files design on iOS, Adaptive Sync for Mac, native playback of Dolby Vision videos shot on iPhone, and more.
https://firecore.com/releases
Enjoy! ?
All-new Add Files design on iOS, Adaptive Sync for Mac, native playback of Dolby Vision videos shot on iPhone, and more.
https://firecore.com/releases
Enjoy! ?
Not sure if this is an Apple TV problem or a bug that can be fixed:
I'm in a country where the App Store is not available on apple tv. Infuse IS available on iOS/Mac etc. and I've subscribed for many years now. When I got my Apple TV I got around the limitation by adding a second user with an Apple ID from another country. Infuse downloaded (and updates) fine - and with my current Apple ID I can restore purchases and hey presto - pro subscription.
Problem is... EVERY time it updates the app I have to restore purchases again. it's incapable of looking for the subscription itself, it seems. Is this unique to me or does everyone face the same issue? Is it something that can be fixed?
I'm in a country where the App Store is not available on apple tv. Infuse IS available on iOS/Mac etc. and I've subscribed for many years now. When I got my Apple TV I got around the limitation by adding a second user with an Apple ID from another country. Infuse downloaded (and updates) fine - and with my current Apple ID I can restore purchases and hey presto - pro subscription.
Problem is... EVERY time it updates the app I have to restore purchases again. it's incapable of looking for the subscription itself, it seems. Is this unique to me or does everyone face the same issue? Is it something that can be fixed?
Another option for sharing purchases between accounts that are in different App Store regions is to use Trakt.
More info can be found in this thread.
Infuse Pro: Purchases, Upgrades, and Family Sharing
How to get Pro Infuse Pro is available as a subscription (Monthly or Yearly) or as a one-time purchase (Lifetime). All future updates (even major releases like v8, v9, v42, etc…) are included with all in-app purchase options. Download Infuse 7 (free app w/ optional in-app purchase) Family...
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Another option for sharing purchases between accounts that are in different App Store regions is to use Trakt.
More info can be found in this thread.
Infuse Pro: Purchases, Upgrades, and Family Sharing
How to get Pro Infuse Pro is available as a subscription (Monthly or Yearly) or as a one-time purchase (Lifetime). All future updates (even major releases like v8, v9, v42, etc…) are included with all in-app purchase options. Download Infuse 7 (free app w/ optional in-app purchase) Family...
Thanks, I’ll give that a try.