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Apple TV |OT|
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infiniteloop
Member
tvos apps showing up in iTunes Preview now:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/folium/id1059270726?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/folium/id1059270726?mt=8
this took too long
Black Republican
Member
hope amazon prime appletv app finally happens
I doubt it's going to happen.
If it's a secondary device primarily for Netflix I would go with a Firetv stick.
It's cheaper and you can do more with it.
infiniteloop
Member
ATV 4 doesn't have an ethernet port
Mine does? And works
Yes it does. Just that its not gigabit so the 802.11ac can be faster.
eh? so waht is it? i have the one form the OP.
edit: do i need some kind of special router or something? it says connected, but it jsut doesnt work.
infiniteloop
Member
derp. you're right. was thinking of optical audio.
Nope. Any router should work.
SmackCrackleNPop
Member
Hmm, it should work automatically, go to Settings > Network and check out why it might not be working or if it even detected the cable, could be a defective unit
jts
...hate me...
I've had an ATV2 before, which I haven't seen in ages, but seriously after getting used to the design of the ATV4, getting an ATV3 now and it just looks so much thinner and sleeker. Crazy. I know it isn't a priority for a TV box, but I wish Apple can make it thin again the next iteration, or at least redesign it from scratch with the new thermal requirements in mind, so that it isn't a poorly stretched old design.
Also, it's weird to use Netflix with the old ATV interface, but categories absolutelly rule.
Also, it's weird to use Netflix with the old ATV interface, but categories absolutelly rule.
infiniteloop
Member
AMC app is out
SmackCrackleNPop
Member
Needs cable authentication for the backlog. What bugs me is Charter is approved for iOS devices, but not the AppleTV. Makes me want to switch to AT&T or something.
Same with Comcast. You can authenticate iOS app but not tvOS app.
I'm having a weird issue lately. I use my ATV 2's optical out to a DAC to my stereo receiver. When I'm watching HBO Go or Netflix (but not Hulu) I get this terrible sound coming through the speakers. It's like this mechanical buzzing that keeps distorting, truly grating sound. I'm trying to figure out what's going on because this never happened before.
Glorious Ownage
Member
Wow finally!! I've been checking for this constantly. Streaming AirPlay from the iPad app was awful it would crash every commercial
NinjaCatfish
Member
Get Plex set up on your Mac, it's absolutely the best way I've found to stream video files from a computer. You can use the Plex app on PS4, though if you decide to get an Apple TV the Plex app there I think is nicer to use.
There are also some apps that let you play media directly from a network shared disk on the Apple TV, if you have that set up. It's less versatile than Plex as far as file formats go but doesn't require your Mac to be on during streaming.
Well...I have a ps4 and just find media playbacks on smaller devices like the atv4 and androidtv boxes just easier. Instant on being one reason and I find remotes better than controllers. I find apps speedier too.
Of course the ps4 actually has a amazon app.
Luschient
Member
So if anyone was like me and burned a ton of your DVDs to iso a few yrs back, the MrMC app will let you stream them to ATV.
This has saved me hours and hours of time since I thought I'd have to convert these to mp4 if I ever wanted to play them via ATV.
On a side note, is anyone using the Channels app?
Curious how well this works, would be nice getting live tv on this device.
This has saved me hours and hours of time since I thought I'd have to convert these to mp4 if I ever wanted to play them via ATV.
On a side note, is anyone using the Channels app?
Curious how well this works, would be nice getting live tv on this device.
infiniteloop
Member
Yes, it's a nice app. You will need an HDHomeRun and an OTA antenna/cable card.
There is one thing that really annoys me about the YouTube app: there is no way to manually refresh. Most of the times, I need to go to the multitasking carousel, scroll back to YouTube, manually force close it, and then reopen it through the menu. It is so time-consuming and so backwards I can't even comprehend. actually, the YouTube app is just an afterthought it seems, as it is lacking in so many areas. Bad Google is so bad that I actually wish the Apple TV had less RAM to force app reloads on itself more often lol.
SmackCrackleNPop
Member
That's pretty cool. I still have a lot of folders with ISO rips off shows that will probably never have a digital release
infiniteloop
Member
9.2.1 is out. Bug fixes etc. No major changes:
http://www.macrumors.com/2016/05/16/apple-releases-tvos-9-2-1/
http://www.macrumors.com/2016/05/16/apple-releases-tvos-9-2-1/
Zeyphersan
Banned
I was wondering why my Ethernet-connected AppleTV was capping out at 94mbps when my iPhone gets 180mbps over wifi and I'm paying for 150mbps
Ethernet port is only 10/100, not 10/100/1000. Never though I'd run into that wall but here I am, switching from wired to wireless so I can literally double my speed
Ethernet port is only 10/100, not 10/100/1000. Never though I'd run into that wall but here I am, switching from wired to wireless so I can literally double my speed
Zeyphersan
Banned
Speedtest by Ookla has an AppleTV app, it's not built in
SmackCrackleNPop
Member
New Apple TV update this fall will introduce single sign-on for cable authentication.
Also dark mode.
Looks like a great update
Also dark mode.
Looks like a great update
infiniteloop
Member
nothing about MFi controller only apps
I'm still waiting for them to open up universal search with an api so people outside of major US networks can use it.
On they up side they did finally include youtube.
And hopefully the siri improvements overall means its voice recognition works better.
I'd just be happy if more app developers used log in codes rather than passwords. I use 1Password for everything, and man, typing in a ridiculously long and "cryptic" password only to fuck up a letter and have to start over again is the absolute worst. (I'm looking at you Vimeo.)
SmackCrackleNPop
Member
nothing about MFi controller only apps
You'll be glad to know that they're giving the option to require a controller for games
infiniteloop
Member
Yeah, saw that post Keynote. Great news.
Just managed to buy a very cheap (£20) Apple TV 3rd Generation, not the new one. I haven't received it yet.
Quick question, I'm aware Apple's own documentation states that 60fps isn't supported on the 3rd gen, is this truly correct? 60fps YouTube videos and 60fps Home Sharing videos will play at 30fps?
Quick question, I'm aware Apple's own documentation states that 60fps isn't supported on the 3rd gen, is this truly correct? 60fps YouTube videos and 60fps Home Sharing videos will play at 30fps?
So I was having trouble with Music before and wanted to sort that out just now.
My library wasn't syncing properly, it would say that there is a problem connecting to the server. Retrying would reenable it but only for that moment of use.
A system reset made it work again. Oh well.
But I can't get my playlists to appear on my Apple TV.
As a matter of fact it seems like playlists are completely disabled for me on my Apple TV. I can't do any of the sort that is described in this iMore guide.
I do not have the Add to a Playlist… option.
What's up with that?
Do I have to be subscribed to Apple Music in order to have playlists appear on my Apple TV or something? That's like the only thing I don't have. Home Sharing is enabled, my playlists are live updating, it's the same account. I can find them through Computers, but that's not ideal, now is it.
Do you guys have playlists work for you? What's your setup?
Edit: Wait a second. This is actually a Apple Music membership only feature, you've got to be freaking kidding me.
Also why does that disable the option to create local playlists within Music on Apple TV. Decisions, huh.
At least I've got the syncing fixed.
My library wasn't syncing properly, it would say that there is a problem connecting to the server. Retrying would reenable it but only for that moment of use.
A system reset made it work again. Oh well.
But I can't get my playlists to appear on my Apple TV.
As a matter of fact it seems like playlists are completely disabled for me on my Apple TV. I can't do any of the sort that is described in this iMore guide.
I do not have the Add to a Playlist… option.
I do not have the Add Playlist Songs to My Music.
What's up with that?
Do I have to be subscribed to Apple Music in order to have playlists appear on my Apple TV or something? That's like the only thing I don't have. Home Sharing is enabled, my playlists are live updating, it's the same account. I can find them through Computers, but that's not ideal, now is it.
Do you guys have playlists work for you? What's your setup?
Edit: Wait a second. This is actually a Apple Music membership only feature, you've got to be freaking kidding me.
Well, I have no interest in Apple Music. iTunes Match doesn't sound too bad. Although I think it should be included in my iCloud storage plan already and rather have me pay extra for additional storage space. Right now 25 bucks are too high for me and the little music that I have. But maybe if I expand more in the future I'll think about it. Okay.
Also why does that disable the option to create local playlists within Music on Apple TV. Decisions, huh.
At least I've got the syncing fixed.
jellies_two
Member
picked up a current gen Apple TV (have been way from Apple TV hardware for years) and wow it really fits well if you're invested in apple gear already I'm quite pleasantly surprised.
I love that the volume is integrated with the TV (as well as on/off) and particularly like that if you go to Audio any airplay speakers show up - so my B&W speaker below the TV which sounds so much better, is immediately available.
The interface is nice and the fast startup and sleep and lower power use, is what I needed.
I'm not so interested in IOS games on it, and am not really picky about apps. I immediately bought Mr Robot season 1 and voila.
I love that the volume is integrated with the TV (as well as on/off) and particularly like that if you go to Audio any airplay speakers show up - so my B&W speaker below the TV which sounds so much better, is immediately available.
The interface is nice and the fast startup and sleep and lower power use, is what I needed.
I'm not so interested in IOS games on it, and am not really picky about apps. I immediately bought Mr Robot season 1 and voila.
Mine mostly just has media services I use, plus Plex.