- XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification.
- With a Broadcom Crystal HD video decoding card installed XBMC can playback most codecs up to 1080P.
- The original ATV OS will only output 720P from the HDMI port.
- A Linux-based OS will output full 1080P from the HDMI port.
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Installing the Broadcom Crystal HD
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- To replace the WiFi card with a Broadcom Crystal HD card follow these instructions: installing the Broadcom Crystalhd pci-e card into an AppleTV Editor note: need to make our own wiki copy of such instructions. However, they cannot be a direct copy of this link due to copyright reasons. Most raw instructions aren't considered copyrightable, but the text that goes along with it and explains things is, so feel free to make a version on our wiki based on that link, but in your own words. Images are a gray area on the Wiki right now, but it would be preferable to also have our own pictures so they are CC-BY-SA.
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Original OS vs Linux-based OS
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- Editor note: USB card only with no HDD modification, dual booting patched original OS and Linux OSes on HDD, full replacement Linux OS on HDD, etc
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- Editor note: what can it be used for, HDDs, can it use hubs, bluetooth dongles, etc
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- The Apple remote (both white and silver version) works with XBMC and can be customized.
- How do I bring up the context menu? - Press and hold MENU
- How do I bring up the OSD during playback? - Press and hold SELECT
- The ATV1 can also learn remotes in its native settings. XBMC will respond to these learned remotes. See here for instructions.
- Web interface, including add-on interfaces
- Standard Android and iOS remote apps
- Rowmote Pro (requires helper, see nitoTV)
- The Apple iOS Remote app for iTunes/ATV
- Any remote that uses a USB dongle will likely work with the ATV1. This includes the Nyxboard and Boxee remote.
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Wi-Fi alternatives when using BCHD
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