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===USB=== | ===USB=== | ||
{{ | {{See also|HOW-TO:Enable USB on Apple TV 1}} | ||
With the [[HOW-TO:Enable USB on Apple TV 1|USB port enabled]] on the Apple TV 1, a user can have several devices (USB hubs work great) such as keyboards, mice, hard drives, card readers, IR receivers, bluetooth dongles, wifi dongles, TV tuners, and more. | |||
{{editor note|list other guides and such related to USB devices on the ATV1}} | |||
===Wifi=== | ===Wifi=== |
Revision as of 04:42, 10 June 2012
- This is the page for the original Apple TV 1 (silver). For the Apple TV 2/3 (black) see: Apple TV (iOS)
INCOMPLETE: This page or section is incomplete. Please add information or correct uncertain data which is marked with a ? |
Template:Information appliance Apple TV 1 (silver) is no longer available from Apple, but can be purchased from alternative sources (eBay, kijiji, craigslist, etc.).
It is highly recommended that you replace the WiFi card with a Broadcom Crystal HD to enable playback of HD videos.
It is also highly recommended that you consider installing a linux-based OS install with XBMC for various reasons.
Installing XBMC
- HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 - using the original ATV OS (modified Mac OS X), so you keep all the old features and gain XBMC as an application on the menu.
- HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux) - Replaces the OS for better performance, and is also required for using versions of XBMC after v11.
Frequently Asked Questions
- See: Apple TV 1/FAQ
Hardware
Remote
Main page: Apple remote
Broadcom Crystal HD
Main page: Broadcom Crystal HD
USB
See also: HOW-TO:Enable USB on Apple TV 1
With the USB port enabled on the Apple TV 1, a user can have several devices (USB hubs work great) such as keyboards, mice, hard drives, card readers, IR receivers, bluetooth dongles, wifi dongles, TV tuners, and more.