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Can you stream media from NAS with iTunes Server to Apple TV?

Hello to all of my trusty Appleoids!

Now, I'm stuck in a bit of a dilemma.... And I'm hoping you can help....

My Apple addiction started in Jan 10 when I purchased an iPod Touch - As you can appreciate, I was totally blown away.... From that point on, my Samsung Tocco Lite seemed like a daily insult to technology. Not just technology, but free-thinkining innovation! Four months later I became the proud owner of an iPhone 3GS, and the MacBook Pro accidentally let himself in whilst I was totally gazing in the opposite direction! 😀. The fact I was then hunted down and tormented by the Airport Express, and headhunted by Mr Apple TV, means that I resemble someone from a chaotic 80's movie.... I'm running, constantly being chased, yet sympathise with my controller......

As a result, I might have accidentally purchased an iPad2 today...... Ooooops! Well, if it's true what they say about 'an apple a day', then my doctor has left the country, never to be seen again!!!

I have a large amount of media on my MacBook Pro, I use MobileMe/iCloud to sync the basics (apps etc). I desperately need to back-up my data, and intend to... Just as soon as I can decide on what media to use.

Now, my Apple affinity says Time Capsule, however the user ratings are an epic fail... Secondly, I'd like to access the files (film/music/photos) via Apple TV. Preferably I'd like to not have to wake up the MacBook each time.

In the future (without travelling at 88 miles per hour, and relying on a clock strike), I'd like to get a Sonos system throughout my house......

Now here's my question.....

What's compatible with Apple TV 2/iPhone/iPad2/MacBook/Airport Express/iTouch Remote?

Can anyone provide advice on how I can get it all singing to the same tune? If you could email me a wiring (including wireless) diagram with how it works, I'd be eternally greatful! 🙂

Now remember, an Apple a-day keeps Dr Gates away! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Many thanks in advance,

Kat

AppleTV 2

Posted on Feb 4, 2012 8:00 PM

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Rudegar

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Posted on Feb 5, 2012 1:59 AM

no the nas's shared lib is not the same thing as real shared lib

and appletv only works with real shared libs

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Alley_Cat

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Apr 12, 2012 4:44 AM in response to Sro1234

You can actually mix and match - some files on the iMac, some referenced.

Another way to add by reference is to hold option key (alt) whilst dragging and dropping onto itunes icon. (In fact it does the opposite of what the Advanced Preference is set to).

This sort of technique can be handy say you have a laptop you use on the go with a small iTunes library, but more content available when you're connected to the LAN (or you can do the same with an external drive rather than a NAS).

Sro1234

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Apr 12, 2012 4:48 AM in response to Alley_Cat

Thanks for the tips !

Can you stream media from NAS with iTunes Server to Apple TV?