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Apple TV is useless

I purchased an Apple TV on February 7, 2012. It worked great the first week. Since February 15th, it has progressively worse. I cannot even get through 30 minutes without it freezing or losing its connection. I have spent hours on the phone with Apple. The problem is NOT with my router or with my home. Apple TV is garbage. Buyer Beware.

Mac mini (Mid 2011), iOS 5.0.1, Aperture 3

Posted on Mar 4, 2012 11:26 AM

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Aug 30, 2012 6:53 AM in response to vazandrew

Use Google’s Public DNS Server To Fix Apple TV Streaming Problems


1. Navigate to Settings >> General >> Network and select Configure TCP/IP.


2. Select “Manually” next to Configure IP.


3. Dont change the IP address or the Subnet Mask and Router Address. Just click "Done".


4. Set the DNS Address screen with the following: 008.008.008.008 and click “Done.”


You should now be able to stream more smoothly on your Apple TV.



If this works for you, please buy a cup of coffee for a complete stranger or some other selfless, random act of kindness.

Apple TV is useless

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