Re: Apple TV - Computer App - video thumbnails truncated

Hi Neil, It seems that I am living in the past. Having a dedicated Mac Mini as a media server for an Apple TV device is archaic. I’m lucky that the Computers App still gives some functionality with Mojave and High Sierra! I should be using Catalina and the TV App(s) for Mac and the Apple TV

Re: Apple TV - Computer App - video thumbnails truncated

Hi Neil, Thanks for responding. I will check out both the Apple and Panasonic settings more critically. I did change the AppleTV default from 1080p-60Hz to 1080p-50Hz a long time ago. No change in viewing quality detected. Quality of actual iTunes movies is as expected, as is quality of

Re: Apple TV - Computer App - video thumbnails truncated

Hi Alan, Without being familiar with your specific gear and setup, the following is fairly general. If the truncation is happening on your TV screen it may be down to your TV's screen setting. Different TVs seem to do this differently but generally somewhere in the Smart TV menu there will be

Re: Apple TV 4K - possible new model in September

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Re: Apple TV 4K - possible new model in September

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Re: Apple TV 4K - possible new model in September

-- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com From: on behalf of Stephen Chape Reply-To: WAMUG Date: Sunday, 21 July 2019 at 18:04 To: WAMUG Subject: Re: Apple TV 4K - possible new model in September Thank you for your input Neil. I

Re: Apple TV 4K - possible new model in September

Thank you for your input Neil. I mostly use my Apple TV Gen 2 to play Home Videos. I have spent quite a few years using my Camcorder and iMovie to record and edit grand kid events. Or sometimes we will watch a movie I downloaded from iTunes (Netflix is very slow to add new movies). But now the

Re: Apple TV 4K - possible new model in September

Hi Stephen, I think it will all depend on what you want to watch, how you want to watch it and how many times you want to watch it. Back in the day I had a DVD player and an Apple TV (whatever version sold in late 2010) hooked up to my TV. Once the initial enthusiasm for playing with

Re: Apple TV 4K 32GB or 64GB ?

Hi again Stephen, This from UK website: “The Apple TV 4K was unveiled in September 2017, and it's pretty great, but we're never satisfied with what we've got. Instead, we're looking ahead to the next version of the Apple TV: the sixth-generation model, which we hoped would be unveiled at the

Re: Apple TV 4K 32GB or 64GB ?

Hi Stephen, Purchase the Apple TV 4K - 64GB that’s what I purchased when it was first released and I’m very happy with it, much improved on previous Apple TV models. https://www.apple.com/au/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k/64gb Kind Regards, Ronni  Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB > On 10

Re: Apple TV - iView Video Blocked

-Original Message- From: on behalf of Alan Smith Reply-To: WAMUG Date: Tuesday, 13 November 2018 at 11:37 To: WAMUG Subject: Re: Apple TV - iView Video Blocked Fixed - sort of. Apple TV was reset to factory settings with latest OS. Now the iview app works. Cause

Re: Apple TV - iView Video Blocked

Fixed - sort of. Apple TV was reset to factory settings with latest OS. Now the iview app works. Cause of the problem was not identified. I suspect it was the iview app. My suggestion for others is to delete the app and then reinstall it as the first step. Apple TV settings infer software

Re: Apple TV

Hi Ronni I used the remote plugged in last night. I have never mastered Siri. Daniel gave me a lesson in technique when he delivered the ATV but Siri never understands me. Recently I have had a lot of experience talking to robots on the phone. Maybe I should try Siri again? Thanks and best

Re: Apple TV

Hi Diana, The Siri Remote has a rechargeable battery inside. With typical usage, you’ll need to charge it a few times a year. An alert appears on the TV screen when the remote battery is running low; in Settings, you can go to “Remotes and Devices” > Remote to check the battery level. An

Re: Apple TV

Hi Ronni Thanks for the info. I didn’t see an alert probably because I wasn’t! Best wishes from Diana Sent from my iPad > On 24 Mar 2018, at 9:09 pm, Ronda Brown wrote: > > Hi Diana, > When you need to charge your remote, an alert appears on your TV. > At any time, you can

Re: Apple TV

Hi Diana, When you need to charge your remote, an alert appears on your TV. At any time, you can check your remote's charge. Just go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Remote and select your remote. Kind Regards, Ronni  Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB > On 24 Mar 2018, at 8:55 pm,

Re: Apple TV

Thanks Ronni I shall file that away for future reference. I think it was just a case of insufficient charge. I rebooted the Modem and Time Capsule and the next time I tried the ATV the light didn’t come on. Plugged it in, problem solved. Must have had just enough charge to work

Re: Apple TV

Hi Diana, Good to hear your problem has been sorted. I was going to suggest you Reset your Apple Remote. How to reset your Siri Remote If your remote is out of battery, misbehaving, or you want to move it to a new Apple TV, you can reset it by doing the following: • Simultaneously

Re: Apple TV

Solved, it was the remote, all well now. Diana Sent from my iPad > On 24 Mar 2018, at 12:29 pm, Diana & Graham Stevens > wrote: > > I’m not sure this will get through as I haven’t paid because we are having > severe financial problems, so fingers crossed. > > The ATV4

Re: Apple TV Gen 2 question ?

Hi Ronni. Sorry I did not report back re this yet. I only just got back to Vicki’s place today. Worked through your list of suggestions but ATV is still not signing in. However she is about to make some major changes to her house layout. So when she does the Modem, ATV and iMac will be in new

Re: Apple TV Gen 2 question ?

There could be a problem with her Wi-Fi Network that needs checking. A couple of other suggestions to test. A) Both the Apple TV and iTunes Home Sharing are signed in to the same iTunes Store account? Connect to the shared library with the Apple TV: 1. On the Apple TV, open the Computers app.

Re: Apple TV Gen 2 question ?

Thank you Ronni. I will run through these checks next time I visit (which will probably be soon in the circumstances). I do know the iMac was on and iTunes open at the time (not sure if it is going to sleep though). But a few other of your suggestions to check when I go. > On 7 Feb 2018, at

Re: Apple TV Gen 2 question ?

Hi Stephen, Check System Preferences > Firewall – make sure all instances of Bonjour and iTunes are enabled for ALL networks. You should also check to make sure the Mac you’re sharing from is turned on and awake, and that iTunes is running on it. iTunes must be opened for Home Sharing to

Re: Apple TV and Bluetooth Speakers

Hi Severin and others I solved my problem with Sennheiser headphones (c. $400) plus an RCA to 3.5 mm female jack ($5.50). This allows me to have speaker sound when I connect to the old NEC TV. I discovered that my newer Panasonic TV does not mute the sound when I connect to the headphone jack.

Re: Apple TV and Bluetooth Speakers

I remember when you had all the trouble with the optical cable. I am going to investigate connecting wireless headphones to the optical-digital audio out which should not cancel the audio via the speakers. I have Panasonic also so I shall visit JB HiFi and take advice. Thanks again for your

Re: Apple TV and Bluetooth Speakers

My system is effective if rather complex with two tv recorders and the hifi music as well. They are all in a convenient cupboard while the TV is quite separate on a table fairly close to us. The cabling is interesting and of course I have six handpieces, all of which are used!. The sound

Re: Apple TV and Bluetooth Speakers

Thanks for this info Severin. It sounds what we need, we are both a bit deaf. I shall investigate further though explaining our 'just grew like Topsy / Heath Robinson' entertainment system may be a challenge! Best wishes from Diana Sent from my iPad > On 13 Oct 2017, at 4:32 pm, Severin

Re: Apple TV and Bluetooth Speakers

We have a similar problem; we are both suffering from a degree of hearing loss, they tell us it is something to do with advancing years! Accordingly purchase a Bose Solo system, not cheap, but it made a remarkable difference. We now both get the dialog from mumbling Americans on TV shows and

Re: Apple TV wifi connection

Hi Marcus, Go to this link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915?cid=tw_sc_pub_all_twofactorauthentication Two-factor authentication for Apple ID Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to find the "What if I use two-factor authentication on a device running older software?"

Re: Apple TV wifi connection

Hi, I just read this thread because I can’t get my older Apple TV to “connect to the server”. When I start it up and try to access content, it recognises my Apple ID but refuses the valid ppassword. However I get a text from Apple stating that “a device needs a second level passcode with 6

Re: Apple TV wifi connection

A really tempting thought Ronni! Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950)

Re: Apple TV wifi connection

Hey Severin, Apple TV 4 is cheaper now, I just checked when I purchased Apple TV 4 - 64GB it cost me $384... Sent from Ronni's iPad4 > On 6 Nov. 2016, at 1:03 pm, Ronda Brown wrote: > > Hi Severin, > > tvOS 10 is only available on the fourth-gen (and later in the future)

Re: Apple TV wifi connection

Hi Severin, tvOS 10 is only available on the fourth-gen (and later in the future) Apple TV. Third-gen and earlier Apple TVs run a different operating system that no longer receives updates. Ah come on Severin, lash out and purchase a new AppleTV 4 you will not be disappointed. ;-) Only A$299

Re: Apple TV wifi connection

Yes I have 10.12.1 installed. I have an older Apple TV (gen2 or 3) and had my suspicions that that may be the problem. Severin On this lovely sunny Albany day > On 4 Nov. 2016, at 10:50 pm, Ronda Brown wrote: > > Hi Severin, > > Have you installed the latest tvOS 10.0.1

Re: Apple TV wifi connection

Hi Severin, Have you installed the latest tvOS 10.0.1 update? Check for software updates. On Apple TV (4th generation), go to Settings > System > Software Updates. If there's an update, install it. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 > On 3 Nov. 2016, at 8:39 pm, Severin Crisp

Re: Apple TV 4 blinks

Hi Ronni, I tried the restart procedure with the remote. The LED started to flash even faster but the Apple TV would not start. Finally got a USB-A > USB-C cable from DV Computers in Myaree. Tried to restore via iTunes. There was no evidence that the restore had started. After a few minutes I

Re: Apple TV 4 blinks

Hi Walter, Did you try just restarting your ATV 4? Holding down the Menu and Home buttons (on either the Siri Remote). Release the buttons when the LED light on the Apple TV begins blinking. If that doesn’t work, try disconnecting and then reconnecting the Apple TV’s power connection. If

Re: Apple TV

Hello Peter, I’ve had (& still have) both the Apple TV 3 and new Apple TV 4. I loved Apple TV 3rd generation - but with the new Apple TV 4 I’m really ‘blown away’ with the added features and enhancements. ATV 4 is expensive but I’ve found its well worth the cost. I’ve kept my Apple TV 3 (as a

Re: Apple TV

Hi Peter, 'SBS On Demand' app is not available for Apple TV... Yet! But you can watch 'SBS on Demand' & 'ABC iView' using an iOS device such as iPad or iPhone connected via AirPlay to the Apple TV. Download the apps from the iTunes Store. This has been explained & discussed quite often & just

Re: Apple TV

Also Peter, depending on your home geography you can stream Safari through to Apple TV as Ronni pointed out to me about a week ago. Select Apple TV in the Displays icon and play SBS On Demand from Safari. It means a trip up and downstairs for me but you may be better geographied! Severin

Re: Apple TV

Hi all Thank you for your responses! I did notice there were queries in regard to Apple TV but didn’t realise it had to do with SBS On Demand. Kind regard Peter > On 20 Nov 2015, at 11:25 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > > Hi folks, > > I forgot to add that SBS has confirmed that it

Re: Apple TV

Hi folks, I forgot to add that SBS has confirmed that it will bring 'SBS On Demand' to Apple TV by Christmas. "Our team has been working on the App since launch and we hope to release it before Christmas", a spokesman said. Plus7 also has intentions of launching on Apple TV. So all that's a

Re: Apple TV has (2) appended to name

Hi Ronni Short answer. Success - name is now “AppleTV”. The Apple TV is connected to the Time Capsule via ethernet, not WiFi. I did not previously try to change the ATV name within the device itself. There was no “Apple TV (2)” listed. It gives a list of names such as Apple TV,

Re: Apple TV has (2) appended to name

Hi Ronni No change, unfortunately. Powered off modem/router, Time Capsule, iMac and Apple TV. Also removed power and ethernet cables from the ATV. Restarted and reconnected each device in turn. Apple TV still shows as “Apple TV (2)” when AirPlay is selected from iPad or iMac. I use the

Re: Apple TV has (2) appended to name

Hi Allan, Your AppleTV is connected to the 5GHz mode of your Time Capsule Dual-Band Wi-Fi Network? Did you try the last part of my previous message - rename the Apple TV? I've just noticed you are using a Apple TV2 1. Go to Settings > under General > Apple TV Name - add a space at the end of

Re: Apple TV has (2) appended to name

Hi Alan, What's happening is the router is dropping the connection to the Apple TV. The Apple TV sees that the connection has dropped and tries to reconnect but your router is still keeping the reservation from the first connection. So the Apple TV tries to connect as whatever IP it has and

Re: Apple TV Remote

Hi Laura, Comments in Situ > On 9 Nov 2015, at 10:59 AM, Laura Webb wrote: > > Good morning all > > Just a quick question about Apple TV Remote, that’s the old Apple TV, not the > new version. Does the Remote have a finite life? Mine seems to have died > after several

Re: Apple TV Remote

HI Laura, a couple of things that might be worth trying. Did you google "pairing Apple tv remote". See clip at the link below. That will run you through the repairing process. Perhaps that will help. Another suggestion as an interim measure is to download the app "Remote" from the iTunes store and

Re: Apple TV Remote

Hi Laura, If you have an iPhone, there is a remote app which will control the AppleTV: Also some of the older iMacs used to come with remotes to control Frontrow (which I think Apple removed from OSX around Lion time?) - these remotes will also control

Re: Apple TV

Can you choose something lower than 1080? ie 720? It’s not a speed, it’s a “resolution” 1080 movies would take way longer to download. Rod Blitvich - Amy Sam’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 681 256 rb...@iinet.net.au x-msg://299/rb...@iinet.net.au

Re: Apple TV

Hi Laura, Yes … try downloading Standard definition instead of HD. It’s lower priced and quicker to download stream through Apple TV. I was not aware that iView was now on Apple TV. I must check that out on mine ! On 27 Dec 2014, at 4:59 pm, Rod Blitvich rb...@iinet.net.au wrote: Can you

Re: Apple TV

Hi Stephen I did not mean that iView is on Apple TV, only that I send an iView program to Apple TV for viewing. I was meaning to indicate that there is no problem with Apple TV per se. I’ll try your suggestion as well a that of Rod’s. Thank you both for your suggestions. I have had Apple TV

Re: Apple TV

Hi Laura Another aspect of downloading movies is the default settings in both iTunes and Apple TV. These defaults can be over-ridden at purchase so that if your default was “1080 HD” you can change this to “SD” for an individual purchase if you want. Apple TV 2 is designed for 720 HD and

Re: Apple TV Screen

Hi Severin, I don't have Apple TV so I'm not familiar with its settings. Have you have checked - Settings App Screen Saver - that you don't have 'Show During Music' selected? Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 On 24 Sep 2014, at 11:04 pm, Severin Crisp sevcr...@westnet.com.au wrote:

Re: Apple TV Screen

That is set to No Severin On 25 Sep 2014, at 12:01 pm, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Severin, I don't have Apple TV so I'm not familiar with its settings. Have you have checked - Settings App Screen Saver - that you don't have 'Show During Music' selected? Cheers, Ronni Sent

Re: Apple TV screen layout

Thanks Ronni, I knew there had to be way but did not think of the “joggle” bit! Severin On 17 Sep 2014, at 5:48 pm, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Severin, Rearrange icons You can rearrange most of the icons on your Apple TV's main menu (Podcasts, iCloud Photos, Trailers, and more).

Re: Apple TV screen layout

Hi Severin, Rearrange icons You can rearrange most of the icons on your Apple TV's main menu (Podcasts, iCloud Photos, Trailers, and more). Note: You can't move or rearrange the icons in the top row (for example, Movies, TV Shows, Music, and Computers). To change where an icon appears on the

Re: Apple TV problem

Hi Severin, Check that: 1. The cables between Apple TV and your TV are pushed all the way in. 2. The power cords for Apple TV and your TV are securely connected to a working power source. 3. Your TV is turned on and set to the correct input. 4. Apple TV is connected to your network. Choose

Re: Apple TV problem

TV is on and set to HDMI.All cables are snugly in. Hand piece will not bring up Menu items. Means I can not even look at the Apple TV settings. Forget the network for the moment. Severin Sent from Sev's iPad On 11 Jul 2014, at 5:26 pm, Ronni Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Severin,

Re: Apple TV problem

Fixed! Powering Apple TV off then on again was the one that did it. Thanks again Ronni Severin Sent from Sev's iPad On 11 Jul 2014, at 6:08 pm, Severin Crisp sevcr...@westnet.com.au wrote: TV is on and set to HDMI.All cables are snugly in. Hand piece will not bring up Menu

Re: Apple TV problem

Did you power cycle all equipment? Reboot your Apple TV? 1. Hold down Menu and Down on the Apple Remote for six seconds, and then release when you see the indicator light on the Apple TV blink rapidly. 2. Unplug the Apple TV power cord for three seconds, and then plug it back in. Reboot your

Re: Apple TV Gains ABC News, PBS Kids, Redesigned Flickr, and More

So ABC News will NOT be Australian Broadcasting Commission ? On 25 Jun 2014, at 7:49 am, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hello WAMUGers with Apple TV, The Apple TV has gained three new channels: ABC News, PBS Kids, AOL On, and Willow TV. Unlike the Watch ABC app, which requires a cable or

Re: Apple TV Gains ABC News, PBS Kids, Redesigned Flickr, and More

Initially, ABC News on Apple TV is available only in the U.S.; the network plans to extend access to additional territories in the coming weeks. http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/abc-news-apple-tv-things/story?id=24262715 I use the ABC App on my iPad which gives local news. ABC app Wake up with

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

Hi Ronni and Daniel Ronni I did as you suggested but nothing seems to have changed. What I have found is that if I start watching an iView program on my iPad and then, after a few minutes, choose Apple TV it seems to work OK. Or at least it did when I tried that last evening. So I’ll just stay

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

Hi Daniel I tried your suggestion but it makes no difference, so the mystery and the frustration continues. Kind regards Laura On 26 May 2014, at 2:24 pm, Daniel Kerr dan...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Hi Laura The first thing I would try is to restart the modem, as if it's had slow

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

Hi Laura Umm…second thing off the top of my head then may be an issue within the modem? If you can borrow another one to try, then this may help rule it out as well. Will keep thinking on it. Kind regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

Hi Laura, As Daniel has mentioned it could be the Modem, or your Network. Sounds like something is causing dropouts and slow downs on your Network connections. Have you tried power cycling all your devices... Modem, Router (if you have one),Mac, iPad, AppleTV Shut them all down, then start

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

Hi Daniel Thanks for keeping on thinking! Given that everything else is working perfectly I can’t imagine this to be a modem issue and would prefer not to do any experiments in that regard. Some time ago I was having problems playing a DVD on my MBP and wanting to view it on Apple TV. With

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

Hi Laura The first thing I would try is to restart the modem, as if it's had slow downs this can affect it as well. Power it off for a minute or two, then power it on again. After another few minutes then try accessing iView again and see how it goes. It could also be a hardware issue in the

Re: Apple TV - Play Consecutive Movies

Hi Ronni Obviously I did not state the problem clearly. I am fairly experienced with the standard facilities of Apple TV and iTunes. My scenario: Imagine the electronic baby-sitter. I have a number of short movies (3 to 7 minutes). I want to play say ten of them consecutively without

Re: Apple TV - Play Consecutive Movies

Hi Alan, I completely understand 'electronic baby-sitter' ;-) I don't have Apple TV, so I don't know if this would work... but have you tried: 1) Create a playlist in itunes with all the 'episodes' (perhaps place a number in front of each movie so they play in order 01.xxx, 02.xxx etc. 2) Sync

Re: Apple TV - Play Consecutive Movies

Hi Ronni Success! Your step 3 solved the problem. 3) Enable Video playlists in Apple TV settings I can now play prepared movie Playlists (I used TV Shows as an example) by changing the Apple TV settings from Playlists = Music to Playlists = All. TV Shows now displays a “Playlists” group

Re: Apple TV - Play Consecutive Movies

On 4 Mar 2014, at 6:34 pm, Alan Smith sma...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi Ronni Success! Your step 3 solved the problem. 3) Enable Video playlists in Apple TV settings I can now play prepared movie Playlists (I used TV Shows as an example) by changing the Apple TV settings from Playlists

Re: Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation): Restoring your Apple TV after unsuccessful upgrade

Hi Also, after upgrading your AppleTV via iTunes, you need to let the AppleTV restart, blinking white light goes to solid white light - about 30 seconds before plugging in the HDMI cord. Brian On 21/09/2013, at 4:47 PM, Brian Risbey risb...@bigpond.com wrote:

Re: Apple TV, iMac and Sound Preferences

Apple TV, iMac and Sound Preferences Update on this issue. I left Apple TV on and shut down my iMac. On starting up again, the Sound preferences did not reveal the internal speakers only Apple TV. I disconnected Apple TV , but that did not change the preferences. I did a restart and once again

Re: Apple TV, iMac and Sound Preferences

Hi Marcus, Is you iMac connected via Ethernet to the Router, and ATV via WiFi? On your iMac - System Preferences Sound Output - do you see Internal Speakers, Apple TV and AirPort Express (if ATV is connected via WiFi)? Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 On 19 Sep 2013, at 3:01 pm,

Re: Apple TV, iMac and Sound Preferences

Hi Ronni, Yes, the iMac is connected by Ethernet to the Netgear Router ( ADSL2+) DG834N. and the ATV is using its wifi. Right now SOUNDOUTPUT is showing both Internal Speakers and ATV. I don't yet have an Airport Express. I can switch between ATV and internal speakers until I shut down and

Re: Apple TV, iMac and Sound Preferences

Hi Marcus, I can switch between ATV and internal speakers until I shut down and restart the iMac. Then only the single choice is ATV if the ATV has not been turned off. Can you select Computer internal speakers from within ATV or iTunes? Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 On 19 Sep

Re: Apple TV, iMac and Sound Preferences

Thanks Alan, I'm going to try my setup again to pin down when exactly the SOUND preferences window refuses to reveal Internal speakers. It occurs afterI have been playing though Apple Tv but not immediately. I think it could be after the Apple Tv is left on for a day or two and meanwhile I have

Re: Apple TV, iMac and Sound Preferences

Hi Marcus A way-out suggestion - - -.Is your iMac output port ever used for headphones or extension speakers? Might be a dirty internal switch contact. Plug in a (clean) headset plug several times and swivel it around to exercise the springs! Cheers Alan On 17/09/2013, at 2:36 PM,

Re: Apple TV, iMac and Sound Preferences

NO Alan, I either use Apple TV or the internal Speakers on iMac Thanks, I'll watch to see if I can pin down when it occurs, Cheers Marcus Marcus Harris P.O. Box 7135 Marcus Harris Shenton Park Western Australia 6008 Australia Cryptodome Pty Ltd cryptodo...@me.com Mob: +61 (0) 417965618 On

Re: Apple TV, iMac and Sound Preferences

Marcus, Out of interest, what options does the sound preferences window show for your sound output? The reason I ask is that somehow I managed to load an odd sound app that corrupted the sound preferences and it took ages to get rid of. It showed up in the sound preference options and also

Re: Apple TV, iMac and Sound Preferences

Hello Marcus I have no problems with the various options of playing music around my home network. I can't replicate your problem. How are you attempting to switch music from AppleTV back to the iMac? Is this a new problem since, say, OSX 10.8.5 update? Are you referring to Apple

Re: Apple TV

Hi Laura, Have you tried: Reset All settings on the ATV3, and then try again? Cheers, Ronni On 13/10/2012, at 3:15 PM, Laura Webb el...@iinet.net.au wrote: Good afternoon all I am having problems with my Apple TV. It is unable to access the iTunes Store. A message appears stating:-

Re: Apple TV

Hi Ronni Not sure how to Reset All but did turn everything off, then back on and it now seems OK. I should have thought of that, so often a sure fix. Probably a bit scared given the first time anything has interrupted Apple TV. Many thanks Kind regards Laura Sent from my iPad On

Re: Apple TV

Hi Laura, Yes, similar to a computer... often just requires a Restart :-) Sometimes you might find you need to Restart your Router and Apple TV. Turn them both OFF wait 30 seconds and then turn them on again. Cheers, Ronni On 13/10/2012, at 3:55 PM, Laura Webb el...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Ronni Thanks for your time and effort in pursuing this. Wake on demand is still a big issue on the open forums, but tone becomes acrimonious and unhelpful very quickly. I repeat my comment above, and thanks for your patience and help with WAMUG members, and with me in particular. I

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Ronni Yes sorry, I was just tagging onto the does no one else on WAMUG have this issue at the end of his last email. It should probably have been no, but I don't do it that way wording lol. And was dictating and driving so couldn't cut the relevant bit. Lol. Why I tend to leave answering

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Daniel and Ronni Semantic issues follow - but it is still on topic. My immediate understanding of Daniel's initial response was that he responded to my (semi rhetorical) question about other peoples experience of the ATV - Wake problem. I appreciate the detail of Daniel's set-up and why he

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Allan, I feel you need to pay a consultant to come out and see how you have everything set up and also to check your Operating System, as you have been having a lot of problems in Lion and now in Mountain Lion. Without seeing exactly how you have things setup connected, and what is

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Alan, On 09/10/2012, at 12:51 PM, Alan Smith sma...@iinet.net.au wrote: Oddity No 1: Console log messages show a lot of mdworker, lsboxd and sandbox events every few minutes while Mac is sleeping OR awake (but quiet). (mdworker unable to talk to lsboxd is typical.) Forums suggest

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Ronni An update on progress towards fixing problem of Apple TV not waking iMac. Results promising, but - - - 1. I applied your explanation about Spotlight and removed my weekly OS X backup Firewire drive from Spotlight (retained Time Machine). This reduced the number (and time taken)

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Not me. I have iMac set to never go to sleep and Display set to come on iMac after 15mins. That way screen is saved and always ready to access. The iMac is the entertainment hub for the house. Soon to be a MacMini with 4tb thunderbolt drive when I stop long enough to inbox it and set it up

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Daniel, I mentioned to Alan in my first response to his problem on 22 Sept. 2012, that he only put the display to sleep, not the computer, and it worked, but Alan does not wish to do this, he wants Wake on LAN to work. His reply to my suggestion and my reply back is below. /Start Quote:

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

On 08/10/2012, at 12:18 PM, Alan Smith sma...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi Alan, You have never explained to me what you meant by this comment you made. Came to unconfirmed conclusion that my basic model iMac (no graphics card?) What do you mean No Graphics card? Your iMac should have a Graphics

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Ronni Delay in responding due to Mail not accepting new messages while I spent an hour or so composing a reply to another email! Then the backlog arrived all at once. My conclusions yesterday about localising the problem with Apple TV not waking the iMac were not correct: more variables

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Alan, I'm resending my reply that I sent to WAMUG on 2 October 2012 5:49PM as you have not responded perhaps you have seen the email. Resent email to WAMUG/ Hi Alan, I'm not sure if you were wanting me to respond to your email below, or you were just giving your observations. The Belkin

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Ronni Thanks very much for prompting me about this. I carefully noted all your comments. I applied your recommendations regarding Safari as I feel this potentially has some bearing on the peculiar behaviour of my system. I have been recording various happenings on my network as changes

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Alan, I'm not sure if you were wanting me to respond to your email below, or you were just giving your observations. The Belkin ADSL2+ F5D7633au4A is only a Wireless G (802.11g) 54Mbps 2.4GHz Wireless Network - (NOT a Dual-Band or a 802.11n 5GHz wireless Router). Its WiFi performance has

Re: Apple TV won't wake iMac

Hi Ronni Thanks for following up and clarifying the issues. I thought you were proposing I leave the iMac in server mode as the permanent solution. . . Your questions and my answers … Is this how you have Apple TV Setup? 1. Both the iMac and the Apple TV are connected by Ethernet cables to

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