frontrow volume control using airtunes

Check the options in the iTunes Advanced Preferences.

There's some options regarding control of remote speakers.

I have a similar setup and trying to do a similar thing using a RF==>IR universal remote to control track selection (next, previous) and volume. I have 3 stereos throughout my house with their own AirPort Expresses...

I guess I missed something, but am I correct that you can control the output volume of iTunes using the Apple remote? I guess I've only tried this when Front Row is launched, which, as you note, doesnt work.

So, if iTunes is running, I can use the remote to control the volume to the audio-out jack (on a MacMini)? That would be way cool. I would test it out, but I'm at work...)

I have the same problem. When not using the remote control, Mac volume control controls the computer speaker volume whereas iTunes volume control controls the volume of the remote speakers (which is good). However, when using the remote control with front row, the remote controls the Mac's own speakers, and the airtunes speaker volume stays same no matter what I do. This is highly annoying and defeats the purpose of having the front row remote. A solution will be highly appreciated.

Has there been a solution to controlling the volume of Airtunes with the Front Row remote?

Would love to relaunch this thread!

Using an RF universal remote I can move back and forth through the tracks, but can't control the output volume that's being sent to a remote stereo via an AirportExpress.

There's gotta be a solution to this.

I have the same problem. I would like the Front Row Remote to control the volume of the airport express. This is a very odd oversight. Anyone solved this yet?

iTunes 7.4.2
OS X 10.4.10

It seems like the FrontRow remote only controls the general sound volume output and has no effect on the iTunes volume slider. When using AirTunes, it only responds to the iTunes volumes slider.

I see 2 pieces of simple software wiring needed from Apple (once they get done pumping out the mainly useless updates to iTunes to support all their new iPod hardware).

1) Sound Preferences needs to be able to add AirTunes as a "device for Sound Output"

2) iTunes Preferences needs to be enabled to control volume slider from FrontRow.

How are you all getting sound to external speakers? I also have Airtunes, but when I import the movie to iTunes the sound only comes through the computer when I play it.

I have finally have solved this by buying Mira, the remote control mapping software. Shame we have to buy additional software to overcome Apple's oversight, but it's worth $16 to sort out this utterly unacceptable flaw in Apple's software. You can programme the Remote to work other apps to so you do at least get extras for your cash. Remember to restart though after changing any options in preference when you have bought the full version – otherwise it won't work properly. Hope this helps. Apple – you still need to sort this properly so people don't have to resort to third party apps. Are you listening? It's a simple patch, that's all.

Is the new FrontRow 2 included in Leopard compatible with Airtunes ?

I can not believe I can't use Airtunes with the new version of Frontrow! We must be missing something.
May be I should have waited on getting Leopard..............

Came here hoping to resolve the pitiful volume level I get from airtunes with airport express - having also been using the dv out and audio to connect to my stereo and TV.

Pretty much a deal breaker for me to use the express for audio.

I will keep on plugging in extremely long cable into my macbook on my desk!

Apple resolve this - plenty of us would like to use our computer rather than Apple TV -
and be able to stream right off the free video on the internet and songs on our computer using Front Row.

while your at it put back the music with the slideshow for my photos.



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when i use front row the remote speakers hooked to my stereo via airport express stop working all together. the computer speakers stay on but the airport stops. is this a pref i need to set? Apple didn't really take this away did they? More money for less stuff? If so they should give a list of things they took away along with the new features.

I am having the same problem with my remote speakers shutting off when opening Front Row, and just discovered this last night... Any new ideas yet? Any help would be great! I love Leopard, but this was a MAJOR oversight on the part of our friends in Cupertino!!!!

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