Can I use Apple TV with my PC?

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Can I use Apple TV with my PC?

I have wireless broadband at home and a PC running Windows 7. Can I view photos, videos and play music stored on my PC via Apple TV 2?

I'm also not sure where AirPlay comes into this?

Thanks!

AppleTV 2, Windows 7

Posted on May 22, 2011 11:43 AM

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bmccallister

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May 22, 2011 11:51 AM in response to mchid

Apple TV System requirements

Wi-Fi (802.11a, b, g, or n) wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11a, g, or n) or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network
iTunes Store account for renting movies and TV shows
Netflix account for streaming Netflix content
For streaming media from a Mac or PC:
iTunes 10.2 or later; iTunes Store account for Home Sharing
MLB.TV subscription required to watch live and archived games
NBA.com League Pass Broadband subscription required to watch live and archived games

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/apple_tv?mco=MTM3NTM1Nzk

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Alley_Cat

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May 22, 2011 1:12 PM in response to mchid

Please note that AppleTV will only play media that is listed in an itunes library.

For video in particular, the media has to be compatible (in essence h264 format), and even if it itunes it not compatible it won't play - check the AppleTV specs page.

AVIs, MPEG 1/2, VOBs, ISOs, DIVX, WMV etc won'y play without conversion.

AC

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