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Mine arrived, but the remote seems to be DOA. My old remote works fine, but the Siri one doesn't do anything. The ATV says that the remote isn't connected. I tried charging it for an hour, in case it was the first Apple product I'd ever had that came without charge. Anything to try before I head to the Apple Store for replacement?
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 22:12 |
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Is the VLC app live yet? Does it have the option to load a network stream? Although, I just realized that with the iOS remote app broken for the time being, the option to load a stream in VLC would mean typing out the whole address, so pretty much useless then.
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 22:15 |
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OldSenileGuy posted:Is the VLC app live yet? Does it have the option to load a network stream? What, you're not looking forward to typing in a 60 character string using the on-screen ouija board?
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 22:16 |
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OldSenileGuy posted:Is the VLC app live yet? Does it have the option to load a network stream? I don't think it's up yet, but it's coming soon. I'm going to pull it down from git and play with it later.
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 22:17 |
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The ATV4 can do 3DTV content. lol
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 22:20 |
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Actually, long-holding menu+home put it in standby, but neither button do anything when I press them while it's on, and menu won't wake it up. Weird.
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 22:21 |
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Endless Mike posted:If both devices are on the same network, it will run over that, but if not, it can set up an ad-hoc connection as of iOS 8. Definitely keeping my ATV3 then.
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 22:22 |
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Plex update: https://twitter.com/plex/status/660206502435647488
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 22:31 |
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Fixed it while on the phone with Apple support: left it sitting on the Bluetooth settings screen for several minutes, and my remote showed up as an other device. Paired and I'm in business.
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 22:32 |
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BTW, pairing a set of bluetooth headphones with this is perfect for late night tv watching. It keeps the audio in perfect sync, and best of all, all you have to do is turn the headset on/off and it automatically redirects the audio without you having to choose anything.
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 22:41 |
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So, overall this is dope, but I have a few complaints: 1. The new on-screen keyboard sucks. The one-row interface means controls cab be 30 or so places apart. The only grid pattern was better. 2. No iOS Remote app sucks. They launched Apple Watch earlier this year with a built-in Remote app, so they clearly have plans to update it. I would have expected that to be read day-one if it was going to be the same app, which makes me thinks they are adding new features. 3. They changed the IR-receivers commands for the worse. Most of my Harmony remote's commands work, but some don't. The play button and d-pad work. The fast forward, rewind, and pause buttons are recognized by Apple TV as some sort of command (because I can't teach the Apple TV them in the learn remote screen), but they also don't do the things they are labeled for.
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 23:10 |
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echobucket posted:BTW, pairing a set of bluetooth headphones with this is perfect for late night tv watching. It keeps the audio in perfect sync, and best of all, all you have to do is turn the headset on/off and it automatically redirects the audio without you having to choose anything. This will work wonders when I'm watching a football game and have to take a shower. I can just pair my Bluetooth speaker to it and listen to the game while I
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 23:13 |
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Mahoning posted:This will work wonders when I'm watching a football game and have to take a shower. I can just pair my Bluetooth speaker to it and listen to the game while I You can't just do that with your phone?
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# ? Oct 30, 2015 23:55 |
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Lol Hulu I guess you decided to bury my queue
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 00:57 |
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So how's the search work? Is it going through Netflix and whatever streaming services to find "Shawshank Redemption" or whatever?
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 01:04 |
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sellouts posted:So how's the search work? Is it going through Netflix and whatever streaming services to find "Shawshank Redemption" or whatever? Yes, but so far I can't tell it to ignore certain services. I usually don't care what's available on the iTunes store, so I'd like the ability to only search my subscription services. Maybe later.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 01:14 |
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mulls posted:So, overall this is dope, but I have a few complaints: 1. I discovered that if I entered a search box using my harmony remote it gave me the old grid style keyboard. If I entered a search box with the new remote it gave me the horizontal keyboard 3. My harmony remote's ffw and rwd buttons work fine. I only tried it in the NHL app but it worked fine.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 02:03 |
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Plex's app has been rejected a couple of times now, so who knows how long it'll be until it's live.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 02:32 |
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TheScott2K posted:You can't just do that with your phone? I mean, yeah I could pull the game up on my phone and turn on the Bluetooth speaker. Or I can just make it so all I have to do is turn on the Bluetooth speaker and not worry about my phone.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 02:36 |
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The rejections have been about breaking rules about linking back to the website for purchases (presumably for plexpass) Of all of the reasons Apple might want to hold Plex back, this one seems like it can be addressed in short order.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 02:37 |
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GutBomb posted:1. I discovered that if I entered a search box using my harmony remote it gave me the old grid style keyboard. If I entered a search box with the new remote it gave me the horizontal keyboard I'll try to reproduce 1. Thanks for the tip. On 3, it looks like the ff and rwd buttons work in some apps but not all. Notably, they don't work right in the iTunes Movies app.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 03:04 |
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It seems that Air Video has been released for the Apple TV. So far so good.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 03:26 |
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GutBomb posted:The rejections have been about breaking rules about linking back to the website for purchases (presumably for plexpass) Anyone desperate for that functionality, SimpleX is working great and is only 2.99
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 03:43 |
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Follow up, I can't get a grid-keyboard to appear, but it looks like which remote you use to launch an app has an impact on whether the Harmony buttons work. Or maybe my Harmony was just not working before but is working now.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 03:44 |
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drat the new Netflix app is laughably bad
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 03:55 |
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Kinda glad I didn't pick one up today.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 04:35 |
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Holy poo poo, there's a QVC app. I don't watch QVC or buy poo poo from there, but it is the absolute perfect fit for the ATV. It plays the live feed of QVC and has a "speed buy" button.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 04:39 |
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Mahoning posted:Holy poo poo, there's a QVC app. I don't watch QVC or buy poo poo from there, but it is the absolute perfect fit for the ATV. It plays the live feed of QVC and has a "speed buy" button. I kinda want to buy something just to have participated!
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 04:44 |
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It feels a bit unfinished but I'm sure some major updates will come out soon. Still, a bit surprised they shipped it out like this.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 04:49 |
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stupid puma posted:It feels a bit unfinished but I'm sure some major updates will come out soon. Still, a bit surprised they shipped it out like this. From what you're describing, that's what it sounds like. I wonder if they had to hit some target date like the Apple Watch.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 04:57 |
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Mahoning posted:Holy poo poo, there's a QVC app. I don't watch QVC or buy poo poo from there, but it is the absolute perfect fit for the ATV. It plays the live feed of QVC and has a "speed buy" button. Are they giving up 30% to Apple?
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 05:00 |
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OldSenileGuy posted:drat the new Netflix app is laughably bad Why?
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 05:02 |
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fordan posted:Are they giving up 30% to Apple? Doesn't that only apply to digital goods? If I buy a TV through the Amazon app, I don't think Apple gets a cut.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 05:14 |
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It only applies to things you buy with your iTunes account
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 05:16 |
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Rick Sanchez posted:Why? It removed all of the menus from the ATV3 Netflix app. It's definitely a step back. Yeah, the new ATV feels half-baked, but it was probably one of those things that's so new (software-wise) that they needed to get it out into people's hands and start polishing it based on feedback.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 05:17 |
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noirstronaut posted:It only applies to things you buy with your iTunes account Right, but all digital goods have to go through iTunes.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 05:22 |
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Subjunctive posted:Right, but all digital goods have to go through iTunes. Not if we dream hard enough. But I'm sold enough on this new AppleTV. I've put my 3rd gen on the SA Mart for $55. Hopefully someone buys it right now.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 05:31 |
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That's $3 less than you can get a brand new atv3 at Best Buy.
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 06:02 |
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gently caress best buy
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# ? Oct 31, 2015 06:07 |
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Just a heads up, you can force quit apps by double tapping the home button and swiping the app up. This is helpful for the currently sometimes-functioning WatchESPN app.
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