stream AVIs to appleTV?

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stream AVIs to appleTV?

Here's my current setup:

I download movies from Vuze, usually in AVI format. I use DivX Converter, which runs automatically. I believe it's a plug-in for quicktime...? Anyway, I want to be able to stream these AVI movies on AppleTV, keeping me from having to go to it with an HDMI/Audio cable that'll just simply be annoying. From what I can tell, AppleTV will only let you view files that are in the "Movies" section of iTunes -- is this true?

More than anything else...

Is there any way I can view torrent-download AVI movies, streaming, on AppleTV? If yes, how so?

Thanks!

2.4GHz Intel MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Dec 17, 2010 3:59 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 17, 2010 4:04 PM in response to Eric Rosenwald

No

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Answer 2

Dec 17, 2010 4:12 PM in response to KeithJenner

Not even by converting them to MOV?

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Dec 17, 2010 4:18 PM in response to Eric Rosenwald

I'm not sure about MOV. MP4 is more reliable. The specs are on the Apple TV page in the online shop.

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Dec 17, 2010 4:27 PM in response to KeithJenner

Thanks -- good point! Are you aware of a good, reliable AVI -> MP4 converter?

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vazandrew

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Dec 17, 2010 4:50 PM in response to Eric Rosenwald

MPEG Streamclip is my go to tool

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tgibbs

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Dec 17, 2010 5:07 PM in response to Eric Rosenwald

ffmpegX or VisualHub

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vazandrew

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Dec 17, 2010 5:10 PM in response to tgibbs

I didn't think Visualhub was downloadable anymore because they discontinued, that's why I backed it up.

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tgibbs

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Dec 17, 2010 5:30 PM in response to vazandrew

I think you can still find it if you look for it; it is still one of the handiest tools

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Dec 17, 2010 5:34 PM in response to vazandrew

Can you load a DVD in the computer, and then stream that signal through Apple TV to the TV?

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Dec 18, 2010 6:11 AM in response to Eric Rosenwald

Eric Rosenwald wrote:
Can you load a DVD in the computer, and then stream that signal through Apple TV to the TV?

No.

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vazandrew

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Dec 18, 2010 1:12 PM in response to tgibbs

That's good, because I agree.

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cheahj

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Dec 24, 2010 12:50 AM in response to Eric Rosenwald

aTV Flash from fire Core appear to have a $39.95 software for Apple TV that can stream avi files even from NAS server.

http://firecore.com/atvflash?gclid=CJCm8Li9hKYCFQRubAodVH2w1Q

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craiutz

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Jan 11, 2011 8:09 AM in response to Eric Rosenwald

Don't waste your time with converting... try AIRFOIL ... http://www.rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/

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mlesher

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Jan 11, 2011 1:56 PM in response to craiutz

Save them using Quicktime to .MOV. Then copy the .MOV file into iTunes. Once there, highlight the .MOV file you just imported and select Advanced > Create iPad or Apple TV version (or something to that effect). Works like a champ.

If you don't need to batch multiple files, you can also use Handbrake, but in that case, you can only do one video file at a time.

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Jan 31, 2011 12:07 PM in response to Eric Rosenwald

this is actually possible regardless of what some have said.
1) download perian from perian.org
this will allow to to watch many formats in quicktime, including AVI
2) download iFlicks form the app store on iflicksapp.com cost of $25
this will allow you to transfer these movies into iTunes, very awesome app
3) now that your movie is in itunes it is ready to stream to ATV

This app also allows you to download your dvds and import them into itunes AWESOME!!!

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