movies – Apple TV Hacks https://www.appletvhacks.net Get more from your shiny box of joy: Taking Apple TVs to the next level Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:38:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 A List Of The Top Movies You Can Watch On The ATV https://www.appletvhacks.net/2017/02/16/list-movies-watch-atv/ https://www.appletvhacks.net/2017/02/16/list-movies-watch-atv/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:38:34 +0000 https://www.appletvhacks.net/?p=111278 Are you looking to watch a great movie, but you have no idea what’s actually worth watching? Well, you’re not alone and there are many others just like you who are wasting their time online trying to find a movie...

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Are you looking to watch a great movie, but you have no idea what’s actually worth watching? Well, you’re not alone and there are many others just like you who are wasting their time online trying to find a movie that’s worth their time. Since we know you’re probably very tired from work and all you want to do is make yourself comfortable on the couch and watch a good movie, we’ll save you the effort. Our list of the best movies on apple tv should help you find a movie you’ll certainly enjoy watching. Here it goes!

Poster The Accountant

The Accountant (2016)

If you love Ben Affleck, then you may want to give The Accountant a shot. Ben plays Christian Wolff, a math savant that seems to have a great affinity for numbers compared to most other people. He has a small town CPA office, but that is just a front for the darker operations he’s conducting. Christian is actually an accountant for some of the worst criminals you can imagine. One day the Crime Enforcement Division from the Treasury Department decides to investigate Christian since his activities attract unwanted attention. In order to appear as legit as possible, he gets a legitimate client. This client is actually one of the top robotics companies in the country. However, soon enough an accounting clerk realizes there’s a massive discrepancy when Christian starts to transfer millions of dollars between various accounts.

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Manchester By the Sea

This is a very moving and highly acclaimed movie that will impress you not only through its story, but also its cinematography. After working as a janitor in Boston, Casey Affleck suddenly becomes the sole guardian of his nephew who is only sixteen years old. At the same time, he is trying to accept his past and the fact that his wife (Michelle Williams) is no longer with him. This is an extraordinary story of hope, sacrifice, community, and love that you certainly need to see.

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Arrival

If you love movies such as the Aliens franchise and basically any movie that involves aliens, then Arrival is a must-see. When 12 mysterious spacecraft land in various parts of the world, an elite team of scientists is summoned to enter one of these ships and investigate it. Pressure is mounting fast as the governments of the largest countries in the world feel threatened by the ships. To prevent an all-out war, the scientists need to find out what the aliens want and whether they’re a danger to Earth or not. The movie is very intense and is by far one of the best movies of the year.

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Trolls

For those of you who loved the Shrek series, you will certainly love Trolls. This is a DreamWorks animation that is funny, smart, and is basically a story about how far some people are ready to go to find happiness. You will be transported to a wondrous, beautiful, and colorful world while watching Trolls. What’s funny about the trolls is that they always have a song on their lips and a dance in their steps. There’s also the Bergens who seem to only be happy once they have Trolls in their stomachs.

After Troll Village is invaded by the Bergens, the happiest troll to be born (Poppy) together with Branch go on a journey to save their friends. As you may expect, this is going to be a journey that’s full of mishaps and adventure, since the 2 characters are very different from one another and need to learn how to tolerate each other. The movie’s narrative is furthered by music produced by Gwen Stefani and Justin Timberlake, on top of the classic hits from the sixties to the eighties.

Poster John Wick

John Wick

When professional assassin John Wick (played by Keanu Reeves) is mercilessly beaten by a gang of young thugs, a very bloody war is about to begin. Wick embarks on a journey through the bullet-riddled city of NY to hunt down those who killed his dog and almost killed him in order to make them pay for their actions. It’s a very violent movie that reveals a new side of Keanu that will surprise and also impress you. Highly recommended!

Tom Cruise/Jack Reacher

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

This is an action packed movie where Jack Reacher is back to enforce his breed of justice in this action filled sequel based on the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. When Susan Turner (army major) is falsely accused of treason, Reacher soon finds out that she’s actually the target of a government conspiracy. With the help of a strange ally and Turner, Reacher defies deadly traps and risks his life to bring down the organization responsible for this.

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Deepwater Horizon

Deepwater Horizon is actually a movie that’s inspired from real life heroes and it’s one you’ll have a hard time forgetting. For the 126 workers aboard the offshore oil right, April twentieth ’10 started like any other day. However, before the end of it, one of the largest disasters in US history was about to begin. This movie is about the courage of all the men and women on the rig who risked their life to bring everyone else to safety.

Whether it’s Friday night or any other weekday and you want to watch a movie that will impress you with its story, cinematography, and overall special effects, these are some of the best titles you should consider. Now all you have to do is make sure you have the popcorn ready and a few beers and movie night can begin. Enjoy!

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A quick look at the Apple TV 3rd Generation https://www.appletvhacks.net/2017/01/25/quick-look-apple-tv-3rd-generation/ https://www.appletvhacks.net/2017/01/25/quick-look-apple-tv-3rd-generation/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:12:46 +0000 https://www.appletvhacks.net/?p=111125 If you have the Apple TV 3rd generation, then you know that this is in fact a very impressive streaming device. On the other hand, the competition right now is fiercer than ever. There are many other similar devices that...

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If you have the Apple TV 3rd generation, then you know that this is in fact a very impressive streaming device. On the other hand, the competition right now is fiercer than ever. There are many other similar devices that you can use to stream your favorite movies and TV shows. The Apple TV’s Full HD playback is indeed nice, yet in terms of the content and features you can access with it, it leaves a lot to be desired. However, if you own an iPod Touch, an iPhone or maybe an iPad, then the Apple TV may soon become an essential part of your Apple ecosystem. In the apple tv 3rd generation review below we’ll try to fill you in on everything you need to know about it prior to purchasing it.

Build quality, hardware, size, and price

Even though it’s a few years old, no one can deny that the apple tv 3rd gen looks amazing. It measures 23 millimeters in height, and 100 millimeters square. In fact, it’s has such a small form factor that you can easily place it on your TV without worrying about it taking too much space. If you check the back of the device, you’ll notice there are several ports. These include optical S/PDIF, HDMI, Ethernet (10/100 Megabits), and a micro USB port. However, according to Apple, this port is for diagnostics only.

The Apple TV also features a dual band 802.11n Wi-Fi, meaning that it can effectively connect to 2.4 GHz and also 5GHz networks. If you’re curious about the apple tv 3rd generation price, you can currently get it for as little as $59. The apple tv 3rd generation Amazon may be cheaper, so be sure to check its price on Amazon as well.

Setup and control

You can easily control the Apple TV via its sleek and small, yet very thin aluminum remote. Even better, the remote is very simple to use, features a central Select button, but also a 4 way cursor pad that you can use to navigate through menus.

It’s possible to also use the Remote application for your iPad or iPhone. With it, you can control your Apple TV from your tablet or phone. What’s great about the app is that you don’t require line of sight, since it works over Wi-Fi.

To set up the Apple TV, you just have to plug in the soft-touch power cable and then hook it up to the HDMI port of your TV. Keep in mind that Apple doesn’t provide an HDMI cable, so you should get one separately. Next, all you have to do is enter your Apple ID and password. Once you do that you’ll be taken to the home screen.

Interface

What many will love about the Apple TV is the fact it has one of the simplest interfaces you’ll ever find on a media streamer. The icons on the home screen are large, therefore easy to navigate through. It’s important to mention that the top row is dedicated to Apple Services. You cannot delete them, but you can reorder them. The Apple TV runs on TVOS which works very smoothly. Even though it’s a bit old, the Apple TV 3rd gen has hands down one of the best operating systems ever put in a streaming device.

Content and AirPlay

The reason why people get an Apple TV is to consume content and there are many ways for them to do that. You can use apps, but you can also use AirPlay. AirPlay allows you to beam content from your Mac, tablet or smartphone to your Apple TV. This means that almost any content you can watch on your smartphone can also be beamed to your Apple TV.

If you want, you can also use AirPlay’s Mirroring function. As the name suggests, you’ll be able to send what you see on your laptop, tablet or smartphone to your TV. This can be very useful if you want to watch a movie with your friends or someone else.

Apple movies and TV

One of the best things about the Apple TV is that you can rent and also purchase TV shows and HD movies from Apple’s collection. In fact, Apple has the second largest collection of content (Sky Now ranks first) you can choose from, so no matter what TV show or movie you want to see, there’s a good chance Apple has it.

If you want, then you can also watch content you purchased from another device. Dolby Digital surround tracks are also supported by Apple (where available). Therefore, if you’re into surround sound, then just plug your Apple TV into an audio video receiver and enjoy it! One thing to bear in mind when purchasing live shows from Apple is that its version is usually a day behind the live broadcast.

Photos and iCloud

With photographs from your Mac, iPad, and iPhone going into iCloud, you can easily view them on your Apple TV at any given time. Not only that, but all the content you uploaded, such as your shared streams, photo stream, movies, etc can be accessed from the interface. Based on your internet connection, the content can be viewed pretty fast.

You may also have photographs that have yet to be uploaded to iCloud. If that’s the case, then you can use AirPlay to view on them your Apple TV.

Apple music

By using the music app, you can easily browse through the music store to play any songs that you may have purchased. If you have an iTunes Match subscription, then the songs you ripped from CDs are also made available.

Summary

If you’re the type who wants to have access to all his favorite TV shows and movies at any given them, time you certainly need to buy apple tv 3rd generation. Its impressively simple interface, great functionality, amazing build quality, but also low price make it a solid choice for anybody looking for an affordable, yet top quality streaming device.

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What is Airplay Mirroring and why should you care? https://www.appletvhacks.net/2017/01/14/airplay-mirroring/ https://www.appletvhacks.net/2017/01/14/airplay-mirroring/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2017 21:45:30 +0000 https://www.appletvhacks.net/?p=111028 What is airplay mirroring? Shortly said, it’s one of the best features on iOS. As you can tell by the name, this is a feature that allows you to mirror your iPad screen to a nearby Mac or Apple TV....

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What is airplay mirroring? Shortly said, it’s one of the best features on iOS. As you can tell by the name, this is a feature that allows you to mirror your iPad screen to a nearby Mac or Apple TV. This means that whatever you’re doing on it can now be viewed on a bigger screen. As you can imagine, this is truly a great feature for demos, screencasts, and presentations, but also for gaming and entertainment as well.

AirPlay requirements

One thing you need to know about AirPlay is that you can use it on basically any device that Apple currently sells. This important and incredible feature was introduced with iTunes 10 for the Mac. Later on, Apple decided to also add it to the iOS with version 4.2 on the iPad and version 4 on the iPhone.

To run AirPlay, you need to have the following:

  1. At least iOS 4.2
  2. A 2011 Mac or newer
  3. An Apple Watch
  4. At least an iPhone 3GS
  5. Any iPad model
  6. At least a second Gen iPod touch

Unfortunately, you cannot use AirPlay on the original iPod touch, iPhone, and on the iPhone 3G.

AirPlay for Photos, videos, and music

With AirPlay, you can stream video, music, and photos from your iOS device to Wi-Fi connected stereo components, speakers, and computers. However, they all need to be AirPlay compatible to begin with.

While that’s not possible for all components, a lot of manufacturers have begun to release products that support AirPlay.

If you do have a pair of speakers though that doesn’t support AirPlay, you can still use AirPlay with them. How? Well, with an AirPort Express of course! This is a small Wi-Fi base station that you can easily use with AirPlay. All you have to do to use your speakers with AirPlay is connect AirPort express to the Wi-Fi network and then use the appropriate cables to connect the speakers to it. Once you do that, you’ll be able to stream music to your speakers.

If you have a 2nd Gen Apple TV, you should know that it works in the same way with your home theater system or your big screen TV.

Just keep in mind that you need to make sure all devices use AirPlay and share the same Wi-Fi network. For example, you cannot use your iPhone at work in order to stream music to your car.

AirPrint: AirPlay for printing

Did you know that AirPlay also makes it easy for you to print content from your iPhone or any other compatible iOS device to Wi-Fi connected printers that support this technology? You may actually have a printer that doesn’t support AirPrint and if that’s the case, then don’t worry about it. You can easily connect it to an AirPort express (as you did with the speakers) and make it compatible.

AirPlay Mirroring

Generally speaking, AirPlay Mirroring is used in order to display content from devices with smaller screens to bigger screen devices (such as your HDTV). Thanks to AirPlay, you can show the video, game, website or any other content you’re currently watching to your friends, family, coworkers, and more. You can do this via Wi-Fi, but the good news is that you can also achieve it via wire mirroring.

Using this method, you’ll need a cable that connects the iOS device to the TV (basically, an HDMI cable). For this type of mirroring you do not need to have an Apple TV. As for the devices that support AirPlay Mirroring, they include:

  1. 2nd Gen Apple TV or newer.
  2. Mac.
  3. iPad 2 and newer.
  4. iPhone 4s and newer.

How to enable AirPlay and stream music/movies on the iPhone

To do this, the first thing you need to do is download 5KPlayer and then launch it. By doing so, you’ll enable iPhone to PC/Mac AirPlay that is otherwise not possible by using independent AirPlay.

Thanks to this connection, you’ll be able to turn your iPhone into an AirPlay sender to PC/Mac to enjoy your favorite music or video content.

Instructions:

  1. Connect the iPhone and the PC/Mac so you can activate AirPlay. Prior to turning on AirPlay, you need to ensure that your PC/Mac and iPhone are on the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. If your iOS version is 8, 9 or newer, you need to launch the control center and then enable AirPlay from there.
  3. Thanks to the AirPlay server 5KPlayer, you can enable AirPlay to your PC or Mac so you can then stream videos from your personal computer to your Apple TV.

To turn on AirPlay on your Mac, be sure to take the following steps:

  1. Download 5KPlayer on your Mac and install it.
  2. Tap the AirPlay icon to activate AirPlay. A user guide will appear if you click the AirPlay icon in the main interface. Please note that if 5KPlayer acts as a receiver on the Mac, the process ends here.

AirPlay supported files

AirPlay supports a lot of files, including MP3, AAC, M4A, MOV, M4V, and MP4. If you want to stream files of a different format, then you’ll need to cover them to one of the supported file formats before you can play them.

AirPlay is by far one of the best features Apple has introduced to its devices, making it a great way to share content with friends, family, and coworkers in a few simple taps. Now that you know how useful it is, how about you give it a try and let us know how you like it?

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What is Chromecast? Setup, Requirements and How-To’s https://www.appletvhacks.net/2017/01/04/chromecast-setup-requirements-tos/ https://www.appletvhacks.net/2017/01/04/chromecast-setup-requirements-tos/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:22:10 +0000 https://www.appletvhacks.net/?p=110919 What is Chromecast? Well, Google Chromecast is a simple device that allows you to send content from your phone to your TV. Setting up and using Chromecast is very simple. For instance, if you want to share a video with...

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What is Chromecast? Well, Google Chromecast is a simple device that allows you to send content from your phone to your TV. Setting up and using Chromecast is very simple. For instance, if you want to share a video with your friends and family, you can use Chromecast to send it to your big screen TV so everyone can see it. In fact, there are many things you can do with it, so buckle up because below we’re going to take a good look at the amazing things you can do with Chromecast.

Chromecast Setup Diagram

How does Chromecast work?

When it comes to casting, it’s important to keep in mind that all you’re doing is using your cell phone to tell the Chromecast device the content you’d like it to play. Once you do that, Chromecast uses its own connection to stream the content in the best possible quality.

If you decide to connect a Chromecast Ultra to a 4K TV, then you’ll be able to play 4K content you can view on your cell phone.

On the other hand, if you want to mirror the cell phone to your 4K TV, then you’re sending the signal directly from your phone to the Chromecast device, so both devices need to stay connected.

Requirements

To use Chromecast, you first of all need to plug it into your TV’s HDMI port, but also an open USB port on your display/TV. Your cell phone (iOS or Android) needs to have the Cast app installed and updated. You can also use a Chromebook, Mac or Windows computer, but make sure you have Chrome browser installed and updated. You should also ensure your device and Chromecast use the same Wi-Fi connection.  If they don’t, you won’t be able to cast on your TV.

Things you can do

Using Chromecast, you can cast photos, television shows cast enabled applications, but also movies and more from your iPad, iPhone, Android tablet and Android phone. If you want, you can also cast entire tabs or websites from the Chrome browser on Chromebooks, Macs, and Windows machines.

Even though it’s not required, you can get the Cast extension so you can install the Cast icon in your browser. Once installed, you can click it and then choose the Chromecast enabled device you’d like to cast to. In just a few seconds, the content will be displayed on your TV.

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Note: You don’t need a remote control nor is there a UI, meaning that you can control the app by just using your computer or mobile phone. Newer versions of the app now allow users to cast their Android screen to their TV.

What websites and applications are Cast-enabled?

Apps

Enjoying your mobile apps on a TV has never been easier. You can choose whether you want to use your tablet or mobile device as a remote control and control everything from volume to playback. If you’re curious and would like to know exactly what apps are compatible with Chromecast, below is a list of the most popular ones:

  1. BBC iPlayer.
  2. Pandora.
  3. Twitch.
  4. PBS Kids.
  5. YouTube.
  6. Google Photos.
  7. Watch ESPN.
  8. Hulu.
  9. HBO Now.
  10. Spotify.
  11. Netflix and more!

When it comes to casting, you have many options to consider, yet using Chromecast to share photos and videos from your mobile device is definitely a lot more convenient and fun!

Websites

Many websites are already Cast enabled, with some of the more popular examples including Google Play Music, Google Play Movies, Netflix, YouTube, and more. According to Google, new websites are being added all the time. To check if a website is Cast enabled, all you have to do is see whether it has a Cast button within its video player. Even if a website is not yet Cast enabled, you can still view content on your TV by using the Cast extension.

Why should you use Chromecast?

Experiencing things on a larger display accounts for a much more immersive experience. For instance, let’s say that you’re out with friends and you found a really funny video on YouTube that you’d like to share with everyone. Instead of having everyone huddled around your phone, you can use Cast to share the content on your big screen TV so everyone can enjoy it. In a similar way, let’s say you found a great website and want to show it to your friends. Instead of having them crowding around your laptop, you can use Chromecast to cast the website to your TV.

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As you can see, there are many benefits to using Google Chromecast. From sharing photos with your friends and family to entire websites on your TV, Chromecast helps you go big when going big matters. On top of that, it’s easy to use and cheap, too!

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Giveaway: win a copy of Air Media Center for Apple TV 4 https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/05/24/giveaway-win-a-copy-of-air-media-center-for-apple-tv-4/ https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/05/24/giveaway-win-a-copy-of-air-media-center-for-apple-tv-4/#respond Tue, 24 May 2016 17:57:14 +0000 https://www.appletvhacks.net/?p=10489   Air Media Center is a multi-platform mobile media center that lets you stream your media collection from your computer to Apple TV 4. Unlike other players, AMC will automatically transcode your music, video and photo streams when necessary. Air Media Center is...

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Air Media Center is a multi-platform mobile media center that lets you stream your media collection from your computer to Apple TV 4. Unlike other players, AMC will automatically transcode your music, video and photo streams when necessary.

Air Media Center is a suite of 2 applications: in order to enjoy AMC on your Apple TV, you will first need to download and install a free server application on your Mac or PC.

Learn more about Air Media Center.

Partnering with App Dynamic, the developer of AMC, we’re giving away 5 free copies of this amazing piece of software.

Here’s how to participate:

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Infuse 4 for Apple TV updated with all-new Library View with Smart Filters, improved Dolby audio, and more https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/05/19/infuse-4-for-apple-tv-updated-with-all-new-library-view-with-smart-filters-improved-dolby-audio-and-more/ https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/05/19/infuse-4-for-apple-tv-updated-with-all-new-library-view-with-smart-filters-improved-dolby-audio-and-more/#respond Thu, 19 May 2016 20:08:01 +0000 https://www.appletvhacks.net/?p=10475   FireCore is today rolling out a big 4.2 update for Infuse, its powerful media player for iOS and tvOS. This is one of the major updates, and adds in some interesting new features including Library View on tvOS, trakt ratings sync, Spotlight search on iOS, improved Dolby...

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FireCore is today rolling out a big 4.2 update for Infuse, its powerful media player for iOS and tvOS. This is one of the major updates, and adds in some interesting new features including Library View on tvOS, trakt ratings sync, Spotlight search on iOS, improved Dolby audio, and a number of others.

Library View

Infuse will search deep within your folders to catalog every movie, TV show, and cat video it can find and group them all together in a slick new menu.

With a set of all-new Smart Filters, you can browse by genre, rating, release date, age rating, and even get an overview of all unwatched or recently added items.

Trakt ratings sync

In addition to playback progress and watched history, trakt ratings now also stay in sync between all your devices. Rated items are now designated with a set of distinctive orange stars that get updated from trakt automatically.

Ratings can be easily posted to trakt from Infuse on iOS/tvOS or through trakt.tv.

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Favorites

The new Smart Filters can also be used to create Favorites that appear right on the Infuse home screen. It lets you customize Infuse to ensure your favorite content is front and center for whenever you’re ready.

Adding custom artwork for your Favorites can now be done right from the Apple TV menus.

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Spotlight search (iOS)

Videos selected from within Spotlight will instantly start playing, and Infuse will pick up right where you left off if you happened to already start that video on another device.

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Here is what’s new in Infuse 4.2 for tvOS:

  • All-new Library View with Smart Filters
  • New artwork picker for folder and library favorites
  • Personalized trakt ratings
  • Auto-select first unwatched TV episode
  • Episodes now grouped by season in Recently Watched
  • Streamlined sign in process for trakt
  • Recently used subtitle languages are now grouped together
  • Mark folders to use embedded metadata only
  • Resume prompt now displays resume time
  • Additional Continuous Playback options
  • Better support for 60+ fps videos
  • Apple TV ‘Dolby Digital’ option now works with 7.1 content
  • Improved universal remote scrolling
  • Improved indexing behavior
  • Improved lower shelf navigation
  • Improved double-tap browsing controls
  • Improved display of DTS-HD MA track names
  • Improved trakt rating prompt
  • Many, many other minor improvements and fixes

Learn more about Infuse 4 for Apple TV and check out the video showing the setup process and explaining how Infuse actually works on Apple TV 4.

There are 2 ways to download Infuse.

1. Search for Infuse in the App Store app on Apple TV.
2. Download Infuse or Infuse Pro on a computer or iOS device, then locate Infuse under the Purchased tab in the App Store app on Apple TV.

Note: The same features are available whether you upgrade to Pro via In-App Purchase, or purchase the standalone Infuse Pro app.

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Amazon Video not coming to Apple TV? https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/05/18/amazon-video-not-coming-to-apple-tv/ https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/05/18/amazon-video-not-coming-to-apple-tv/#respond Wed, 18 May 2016 16:23:31 +0000 https://www.appletvhacks.net/?p=10465   Apple TV users have hoped for a standalone Amazon Videos app for their little black boxes for the past few years. Although there is a way to enjoy Amazon Videos on the big screen using Apple TV, it’s not...

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Apple TV users have hoped for a standalone Amazon Videos app for their little black boxes for the past few years. Although there is a way to enjoy Amazon Videos on the big screen using Apple TV, it’s not the most straightforward and comfortable one. Back in November, Amazon appeared to have confirmed that they were developing a tvOS app for Prime Video, but since then we haven’t heard anything about it.

And according to Cord Cutters News editor Luke Bouma, “all signs continue to point to the fact that Amazon Video is not coming to the new Apple TV.”

He believes that the most recent evidence (which is “just one more piece in a growing list of evidence”) comes from the new Starz standalone subscription streaming app for Apple TV and Android.

Also read: How to watch Amazon Prime Instant Video on Apple TV

Why does this new service mean anything for Amazon Video?

Starz has had a subscription service for some time now through the Amazon Video app as an add-on. Roku, Fire TV, and other device users have had access to Starz content.

The Starz app being added to the Apple TV and not to Roku, Fire TV, and other devices points to Starz knowing there is no hope for the future of Apple TV and Amazon Video. Android also does not have a official Amazon Video app in the Google Play Store. So the two platforms the new Starz subscription service works on are two largest platforms that do not have an Amazon Video app.

Making a high end app, such as the new Starz app, is not cheap. If Starz thought Amazon was on its way over to the Apple TV or Google Play store they would not be spending their money on their own service.

So what is the reason Amazon is not coming to the Apple TV?

Likely because Amazon Video is at its core a store, and Apple seems to have a policy that no third-party stores for movies and TV shows being added to the Apple TV. Now Amazon has a similar policy on their Fire TV so Apple is not alone in this policy.

From everything we have learned, this is the real issue that is preventing the Amazon Video app from coming to the Apple TV. Amazon also seems unwilling to release an app that does not have their Amazon store, and Apple won’t allow third-party content stores leaving services, such as Starz, in the middle.

Luke thinks that Amazon Video could eventually show up on the Apple TV but he is quite sure it’s not going to happen any time soon.

Also read: Starz subscription streaming app now available on Apple TV

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Air Media Center updated with Apple TV support https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/05/13/air-media-center-updated-with-apple-tv-support/ https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/05/13/air-media-center-updated-with-apple-tv-support/#respond Fri, 13 May 2016 14:15:37 +0000 https://www.appletvhacks.net/?p=10442   Air Media Center, a popular multi-platform mobile media center, has been recently updated with support for the new Apple TV. The app now lets you stream your media collection from your computer not only to your mobile device, but...

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Air Media Center, a popular multi-platform mobile media center, has been recently updated with support for the new Apple TV. The app now lets you stream your media collection from your computer not only to your mobile device, but also to Apple TV 4.

Air Media Center doesn’t require any syncing or copying; it will automatically transcode your music, video and photo streams when necessary to match the playback capabilities of your device, so you don’t have to worry about codecs or file conversions.

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Air Media Center is a suite of 2 applications: in order to enjoy AMC on your iPhone/iPad (Android and Windows Mobile versions will be available soon) or Apple TV, you will first need to download and install a free server application on your Mac or PC. Air Media Server is available for free in the Mac App Store. PC version is also available for free from the developer’s website.

To download the app on your Apple TV simply search for “Air Media Center” on the Apple TV App Store.

The app costs $4.99.

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Features:
• Retina display optimized video and photo streaming
• Authenticate using your Mac or PC user accounts
• Hide files or folders using file system permissions
• Play videos, music, photos of any form or shape
• Provides instant live transcoding if needed
• Folder, iTunes playlist and iPhoto album sharing

Supported files/formats:
AVI, DIVX, XVID, MKV, MP4, M4V, MOV, MPG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, EyeTV MPEG2, MPEG-4, ASF, WMV, WMA, WAV, MP3, 3GP, OGG, FLAC, MPEG audio, ADTS AAC audio, Real Audio and Video, Macromedia Flash (Only embedded audio is decoded), FLV (Macromedia Flash video files), DVR-MS, WTV, CDR, ISO and more.

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“Take control of Apple TV” – the ultimate guide https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/05/04/take-control-of-apple-tv-the-ultimate-guide/ https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/05/04/take-control-of-apple-tv-the-ultimate-guide/#comments Wed, 04 May 2016 17:28:16 +0000 https://www.appletvhacks.net/?p=10386   “Take control of Apple TV” is a book by TidBITS managing editor Josh Centers that is said to answer every question you may have about the 4th generation Apple TV. It explains how to set it up and use it to watch movies...

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“Take control of Apple TV” is a book by TidBITS managing editor Josh Centers that is said to answer every question you may have about the 4th generation Apple TV. It explains how to set it up and use it to watch movies and TV shows, play music, display your photos, and run all types of apps on the big screen.

Josh walks you through cables, ports, and setup, and explains how to use gestures and spoken commands with the Siri Remote—yes, you can talk to your TV! He helps you navigate and customize the Home screen, plus describes getting-started settings such as inputting your Apple ID and enabling parental controls.

In Take Control of Apple TV you’ll read about:

  • The easy Siri Remote shortcut for sleeping your Apple TV
  • Checking the battery level and charging your Siri Remote
  • Three ways to rewind on the Siri Remote
  • Alternatives to the Siri Remote
  • Connecting your Apple TV to iCloud Photo Library, iCloud Photo Stream, iCloud Photo Sharing, or to photos stored on your local computer
  • Beaming the display of your Mac or iPhone screen to your TV
  • Making Mac or iOS audio play through your TV’s speakers
  • Ripping DVDs and Blu-ray discs
  • Running iTunes Home Sharing to play media from a local computer
  • Using Plex Media Server to take your media library beyond iTunes
  • Essential items to pack if you’ll be giving a presentation via an Apple TV
  • What you can do with Conference Room Display mode
  • How to tell if an iOS app includes a free copy of its Apple TV version
  • How to reset or restore an Apple TV—useful for troubleshooting or for handing your device to a new owner

The second edition of the book includes What’s New in tvOS 9.2 that discusses the most importnat features of tvOS 9.2, like support for Bluetooth keyboards, Dictation, and the capability to display your iCloud Photo Library.

The book costs $15 and is available in PDF, EPUB and mobi formats from takecontrolbooks.com.

You can also get a free sample.

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Premium streaming movie service Tribeca Shortlist launches on Apple TV 4 https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/03/31/premium-streaming-movie-service-tribeca-shortlist-launches-on-apple-tv-4/ https://www.appletvhacks.net/2016/03/31/premium-streaming-movie-service-tribeca-shortlist-launches-on-apple-tv-4/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:39:09 +0000 https://www.appletvhacks.net/?p=10333 Tribeca Shortlist announced today that its catalog of expertly curated, handpicked, high-definition movies is now available on the 4th generation Apple TV. The iOS version of Tribeca Shortlist was selected by Apple as one of its Best New Apps for iPhone and...

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Tribeca Shortlist announced today that its catalog of expertly curated, handpicked, high-definition movies is now available on the 4th generation Apple TV. The iOS version of Tribeca Shortlist was selected by Apple as one of its Best New Apps for iPhone and iPad.

Tribeca Shortlist is a curated, ad-free, subscription video on demand destination for film lovers to discover and stream movies for $4.99 a month. The service is powered by a handpicked library of critically acclaimed films, with about a third of the titles refreshed on a monthly basis, and themed Shortlist video recommendations from actors, filmmakers, insiders and “leading voices in culture and entertainment called Shortlisters.”

With Apple TV’s innovative features, viewers can easily search for movies and navigate through the new tvOS app. Users can also access the service at tribecashortlist.com, as well as via AirPlay from iPhone and iPad.

In addition, Tribeca Shortlist subscribers can download any movie or Shortlist video directly to their iPhone and iPad for offline viewing.

Search for “Tribeca Shortlist” on your Apple TV to download the app.

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