Apple TV 3 computers settings. Connecting to TV and Apple TV Setup. The standard YouTube application works

The new generation of Apple TV consoles went on sale last Friday, and users have been tested for a few days "apple" new. Many consider the updated model very successful thanks to the App Store store, Siri's voice assistant and the new TVOS operating system.

Remote control

Touchpad

  • To move the application label, hover over it the cursor and perform a long touch until the icon starts sigher. Then swipe left left, right, up or down and move the application. Click on the touch panel once to complete the move.
  • The touch panel recognizes scrolling speed. Use it and scroll down long lists faster.
  • Move the pointer to any letter on the virtual keyboard and follow a long press. As a result, a context menu will appear with capital letters, special signs and the Backspace key.
  • Move the cursor on any song and make a long touch to open a menu with various Apple Music commands.

Menu button

  • Click the menu button once to go back.
  • Quickly press the Menu button twice on the main screen to turn on the screensaver.
  • Press and hold the Menu button and the Home button at the same time to restart Apple TV.

Make a double click HOME button to open the Apple TV multitasking panel

HOME button

  • Press the HOME button once anywhere to return to the main screen.
  • Perform a quick double press of the Home button to call the APP SWITCHER displaying all running applications. Make up on the tower panel of the console to close the applications.
  • Press the HOME button quickly three times to call the VoiceOver function.
  • Hold the Home button to translate Apple TV to standby.

Button Siri.

  • Press the Siri button to call the voice assistant.
  • Press and hold the Siri button to open a list of commands that you can specify SIRI.

Button Play / Pause

  • Click the Play / Pause button once to switch the keyboard mode between uppercase and lower case letters.
  • Click the Play / Pause button once during the "Watch" icons to delete the selected application.
  • Hold the play / pause button for 5-7 seconds to return to Apple Music.

Apple TV settings

Maintenance

  • Apple TV can be renamed in the AIRPLAY settings -\u003e Apple TV name
  • Information about the network used is displayed in the Main Settings item on this device.
  • Connect Universal Remote Controls to Apple TV You can connect the Remote Controls and Device menu -\u003e Connect the remote control. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Settings of the console

  • The sensitivity level of the touch panel can be adjusted in the menu item Consoles and Devices -\u003e Sensitivity of the touchpad.
  • Triple quickly pressing the Home button to quickly call one of the functions of universal access. You can select a quick feature in the Main Settings section -\u003e Universal Access -\u003e Keyboard Cutting.
  • The battery level of the remote control panel is displayed in the Console and Device section -\u003e Bluetooth.
  • Apple TV remote allows you to turn off, turn off and adjust the speaker volume of your TV or connected acoustics via HDMI-CEC or infrared port. In some cases, the synchronization process occurs automatically, or is configured manually in the Console and Device menu -\u003e Home Cinema Management, this section is under items "Manage your TV with the remote control" and "Volume Adjustment".

Apple TV is an apple universal prefix, on the basis of which you can create a home multimedia center, connecting several high-tech devices into one network. As a result, you can access the huge number of media system directly on the screen of your TV.

In addition, the help of Apple TV you can connect the tablet to the TV (we are talking about iPad), work with iTunes, watch direct sports broadcasts - in general, enjoy all modern entertainment features. Of course, you can simply configure Wi-Fi on the TV, but then you will not have access to the content exhibiting in iTunes.

Connection

The Apple TV connection and the TV is made only with the HDMI cable to be purchased separately.

If the TV has no HDMI interface, connect the gadget will not work.

In addition, you will need an Ethernet cable with which pin TV is connected to the router, however, you can do and wireless connections.
It remains only to connect with wires interfaces on the console and TV and turn on the power from both devices. How to connect Apple TV We figured out, it remains to correctly configure the device to access all its functions.

Setting

Starting with iOS 7, a convenient function setting up Apple TV is implemented on "apple" devices. Simply put, you can configure the console directly from your iPhone. To do this, you do not even have to connect the smartphone to the TV - it is enough just to connect to the TV pin via Bluetooth.

Attention! At the time of configuration and Apple TV, and the iPhone must be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi.

Apply your mobile device to the console at a distance from 3 to 5 meters. A request to enter an Apple ID should be displayed on the screen. Specify the necessary data to run auto-tuning. Allow EPL TV Send Diagnostic data to the server. Next, the prefix will do everything yourself, you just need to wait a bit.

If it is not possible to configure the tv pin through the iPhone or iPad, you can enter the necessary information in manual mode.

After the first connection of the console, you will be prompted to select a language and enter a wi-fi password if it is. Here you need to specify the identification data for entering iTunes.
When you finish entering the necessary information, you will get access to all features of the console. Now you can download Multimedia content and play it right on the screen of your TV.

Apple Tv 3 network media player (third generation) is an excellent multimedia gadget that provides the user with wide functionality and excellent performance when working with online applications. This device, often called simply called the prefix, did not receive mass distribution in Russia and the CIS countries. Many people are simply not familiar with the characteristics and capabilities of the console, and we are ready to fill this annoying space.

Full Overview of Apple TV 3, a description of all parameters and features of the work should expand your view of a promising media player. In order to maximize the extent to implement the potential of the console, you will need to connect to the Internet. You should not forget about it, without access to the network, the meaning of using the media player is lost. We have already conducted a brief acquaintance with the fact. Now you will get acquainted in more detail with all the functional capabilities of the company console.

Contents of delivery

Apple TV 3 is sold in a small box inside which the media player itself is located, a special remote control, a power cable, as well as several leaflets (Description of the device, user manual).

High-quality wear-resistant plastic is used to produce the housing. The console has quite compact dimensions: 10 × 10 × 2.5 centimeters. On the top panel there is a glossy branded logo. The ends of the glossy consoles, while the top panel is completely matte. A signal receiver from the remote control and the status indicator is mounted in the front panel.

Apple TV 3 connects to the TV using HDMI connections. As an add-on on the media player, the Optical Audio port is installed with which you can withdraw the sound in digital quality. There are no analog connectors on the console. In addition to the listed ports on the rear panel there is a MicroUSB connector, a network interface (100 Mbps), as well as a connector for connecting the power cable.

The bottom of the media player is made of rubber, so there are no problems with stability and sliding. The ergonomic remote control includes the minimum number of necessary buttons that are completely enough for a comfortable device control. Continue Apple TV 3 review and consider the hardware features of the console.

Hardware features

The device is able to play videos in the resolution of 1080r Full HD. There were no brakes noticed. Detailed technical specifications are as follows:

  • rAM 512 MB
  • embedded flash memory 8 GB
  • apple A5 dual-core processor (one kernel is disabled)
  • powerVR SGX 543MP2 Graphic Chip
  • built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n
  • supported MPEG4 codecs, H.264
  • formats AVI, MOV, MP4, MP3, AAC, WAV, AC3

At least one kernel is turned off in the A5 processor hardware, its performance is completely enough for high-quality playing Full HD video and to work with applications. Apple TV 3 uses a radio module based on the Broadcom BCM4330 microcircuit. The frequency of its operation is 2.4 or 5 GHz. Maximum speed up to 300 Mbps. The radio module does not directly affect the speed of the console, however it is very important when broadcasting video via Wi-Fi.

The third-generation console model model is produced from iOS version 5.1 (some models with iOS version 5.2). Apple Tv 3 review and find out the features of connecting the console to TV and its subsequent setting.

Connecting to TV and Setup

Connecting to TV does not take long. You will need the HDMI cable with which you want to connect the corresponding connectors on the TV and the console. Having a HDMI port on your TV is a prerequisite for connecting.

The settings menu includes six items. The "Main" tab allows you to get information about the model, firmware, connecting new remote controls, networks and other important points of operation of Apple TV 3. Screensaver tab is used to configure photo display options during music playback or when you find the prefix in standby mode. The user is available to configure the parameters of the iTunes Store brand store, you can also specify the maximum quality of the video and whereabouts.

The "Audio and Video" section produces hardware settings, such as permission, Dolby Digital format, sound effects and others. The next section is responsible for setting up the operation of AirPlay technology. There is a transient technology to transfer video or audio information from supported iOS devices to a TV. In the last point, you can enable the support of the "Home Collection". Using this technology, you can combine multiple devices to share access to the iTunes library.

Multimedia features

In terms of functionality, the media player is focused on those users who are already owned by Apple products. For those who want to get an analogue TV analogue from an ordinary TV, more reasonably pay attention to. Further review Apple TV 3 will be aimed at acquaintance with the functionality of the console.

One of the main ideas of using a media player is a convenient viewing of video and music from the iTunes brand store. In the console, a full showcase of popular films and music is qualitatively implemented. Its clearance is completely adjusted for the size of the screen of your TV. The user has the ability to buy movies for multiple viewing, or renting, for one-time viewing for two days.

The new iTunes Radio service allows you to listen to your favorite compositions in high quality. Given the possibility of digital connection of the console to home theater, this service is very useful. Apple TV 3 supports the ability to play music files from the iTunes library on your computer, provided that the latter is connected to the same wireless network. Support for the YouTube service will have to taste users from Russia and the CIS, there is also access to less popular video service.

AirPlay technology allows real-time to broadcast content from Apple mobile devices to the TV screen. It works flawlessly, there are no problems with hanging video when broadcasting. Thus, it becomes clear the direction in which this media player can be comfortable to use the circle of people for whom it will be interesting.

conclusions

Apple TV 3 Review showed that the main audience of the device is the owners of other Apple gadgets. If you do not feel sorry to pay for watching the film in excellent quality 60-90 rubles or buy a film for the "eternal" access for 150-350 rubles, then this prefix will be perfectly suitable for you. The perfect symbiosis of Apple TV 3 with devices as iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Mac will suit many advanced users.

To start using Apple TV 4th generation (2015), you need to perform a few simple steps with a few simple steps that will not take a long time.

What will take:

    Apple TV 4th generation with the volume of internal storage or GB;

    complete power cable;

    personal Wired or Wireless Internet Connection - Using public networks is not allowed;

    tV, monitor or other display with HDMI connection interface;

    HDMI / HDMI cable, which is not included in the delivery of a television console - the accessory of the required length is purchased separately.

Connect to power supply and internet

Connect the supplied Apple TV power cable to the television console and insert it into the outlet.

If you are going to use a wired internet connection, connect to the Apple TV Personal Router using your Ethernet cable.

If you want to use a wireless connection, it will be able to configure it later.

Connect to the screen

Connect Apple TV to the screen (TV, monitor, and so on) using an HDMI cable.


If you are using the HDMI receiver or junction box, connect the Apple TV cable to them, and their one more cable to the TV, monitor or other screen.

Original Apple TV Setup

Step 1:Turn on the display to which you connected Apple TV. If the Apple TV setup screen does not appear automatically, select In the display settings as the source of the image, the HDMI output to which Apple TV is connected.

Step 2: Connect the Siri Remote remote control by one tap along its touchpad.


Step 3: Using gestures on the touch panel of the console, select the necessary language, country and region. If you select the wrong settings, return to the Menu button.

Step 4: You can continue the setting using your iPhone or iPad, and you can directly from the console with the remote control. The first option is preferable, since entering passwords and other data on the touch screen is more convenient.

« Configure device»:

Make sure that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the iPhone or iPad are included. Connect to Apple TV and follow the instructions on the screen.


Thus, the television console will be able to transfer Wi-Fi parameters, Apple ID and other settings from a mobile device.

« Customize manually»:

To configure the Apple TV 4th generation manually, you need to independently enter Wi-Fi network data, Apple user login and password.


In the process of manual configuration of the television console, it will pass an activation procedure that may take a few minutes.

Step 5: Determine the parameters of general access to geolocation services, screen sealances and statistics. And complete the setting by following the instructions on the screen.

So, let's immediately determine what Apple TV is and why is it needed?

Suppose a classic home equipment set - TV, computer (preferably Mac, but you can and PC) and iPhone / iPad. And of course there are WiFi at home (it is better to use an access point from 802.11n - so the speed will be higher and the delay will be minimal), through which all home devices are connected to the same network and overcoming. So, Apple TV can accept a signal from computers, izhips and broadcast the attraction to the connected TV. It sounds great, and in practice, when you see it with your own eyes, so the delight covers!

That is, we can pass on Apple TV an image of the iPhone or Mac - a desktop with icons, a game, browser, in general! The function is responsible for this, but it has some limitations (about that later). In addition to broadcasting pictures on TV, Apple TV can be used and as an independent device - watch online movies and listen to music from iTunes Music Store. After all, all that you have ever bought on your account (Apple ID) can be viewed on Apple TV. Of course, you can buy movies and music directly from the console, but it is not always convenient to enter the password ...

Photos from photo stream and video from iMovie Theater can also be broadcast to the prefix, but I, honestly, did not bother for it and did not use these functions. Although not, I'm lying, I watched photos from iCloud 🙂

It seems now it is clear why Apple TV needs, now let's look at its setting.

Apple TV Setup

With the Apple TV setup, everything is quite simple - connect the HDMI cable to the TV, and the power cable to the outlet is all ready! 🙂 After turning on the console, the welcome window will appear and you can make small settings. I strongly recommend walking to the WiFi setup point, connect to the network, and then enable iPhone / iPad with the installed program (from Apple itself), and already with it, to complete the setting of the console. Believe me, enter your Apple ID, the password is very difficult from the native pulp, but you will dial on the iPhone / iPad keyboard - one pleasure!

Remote.

After Apple TV is activated, connected to the network, you can already use it and transmit a picture to it from iPhone or Mac. Here there is a small limit about which I said above () - you need a Mac not older than 2011, Apple TV 2 or 3, as well as the iPhone 4S and above. If your iOS device is suitable for these requirements, then it will be able to turn on the AirPlay mode, spending your finger on the bottom up screen. Try, and you will see a picture from the device on your TV! 🙂

As for Mac, there is a feature - if your poppy officially supports AirPlay Mirroring, then there will be no problems, and the AirPlay icon will appear on the bar next to the clock. But if he is older than 2011, then it will be necessary to use third-party applications, like Airparrot or Beamer. It was with such a problem that I encountered, for I have a MacBook Pro 15 2010 ...

Airparrot and Beamer.

Using these applications, you can transfer a picture from Mac (or PC) to Apple TV. AirParrot is essentially a clone AirPlay, only with a large number of settings.

If the idea caught fire, then it is necessary to buy (about $ 10), download and run. When starting, the program will appear in the menu, where you can click on the Apple TV and the picture will immediately appear on the TV screen.

Airparrot on MAC

In addition to sending a picture, AirParrot can transmit and sound - for this you need to click on Enable Audio. For the first time, the program will rug that there is no needed driver - nothing terrible - the program itself will install everything, but this will require a reboot of the computer. And twice: After the first reboot, the sound will not appear anyway and the program will again ask the driver and restart Mac. And after that, after this, everything will earn 🙂 can be transferred to Apple TV, both the entire screen and only one window. For example, you look at the TV movie, and on the computer you work in the browser.