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* XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification. | * XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification. | ||
* With a | * With a Broadcom Crystal HD video decoding card [https://osmc.tv/wiki/apple-tv/how-to-install-the-crystalhd-video-decoder/ installed] XBMC can playback most codecs up to 1080P. '''*Highly recommended*''' | ||
* The original ATV OS will only output 720P from the HDMI port. | * The original ATV OS will only output 720P from the HDMI port. | ||
* A [[#Linux-based OS|Linux-based OS]] will output full 1080P from the HDMI port. | * A [[#Linux-based OS|Linux-based OS]] will output full 1080P from the HDMI port. | ||
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| Question= Installing the Broadcom Crystal HD | | Question= Installing the Broadcom Crystal HD | ||
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* To replace the WiFi card with a | * To replace the WiFi card with a Broadcom Crystal HD card follow these instructions: [https://osmc.tv/wiki/apple-tv/how-to-install-the-crystalhd-video-decoder/ installing the Broadcom Crystalhd pci-e card into an AppleTV] | ||
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| Question= Remotes | | Question= Remotes | ||
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* ''' | * '''Apple remote''' (both white and silver version). | ||
** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU | ** '''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 | ** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT | ||
* Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (by using a USB bluetooth dongle and additional software). This includes "keymotes" such as the Rii or | * Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (by using a USB bluetooth dongle and additional software). This includes "keymotes" such as the Rii or Boxee_Box_remote. | ||
* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces | * '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces | ||
* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''. | * XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''. | ||
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* This is normal and should not cause any issues. The top of the Apple TV 1 will feel warm or hot because the top part of the cover has a metal plate that acts as a heat sink to both the CPU and GPU. The insides of the unit are not as hot, though even if they were it should still be within acceptable operating temperature. | * This is normal and should not cause any issues. The top of the Apple TV 1 will feel warm or hot because the top part of the cover has a metal plate that acts as a heat sink to both the CPU and GPU. The insides of the unit are not as hot, though even if they were it should still be within acceptable operating temperature. | ||
* Using a | * Using a Broadcom Crystal HD card (so the CPU doesn't have to decode as many video codecs) and enabling [[HOW-TO:Modify dirty regions|dirty regions]] will both decrease CPU usage and make the unit right slightly cooler. | ||
* Avoid putting the ATV1 in a totally covered space (such as a closed cabinet) and don't place anything on top of it. | * Avoid putting the ATV1 in a totally covered space (such as a closed cabinet) and don't place anything on top of it. | ||
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Revision as of 22:16, 12 July 2020
Starting in Kodi v14, support for the BCHD is being dropped from the software.
Apple TV 1 users can use these modified/unofficial versions:
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General FAQ (all platforms)
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Linux-based OS
- See also: Linux_FAQ
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Original ATV OS
- See also: Mac FAQ
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