Q: exporting Photo slideshow to iOS from Mac
If you export your slideshow to iTunes, why can't I see the movie file in the video app under home movies like I would on my Mac? When you check off the "import to iTunes" check box, where can you see it exactly? I can see it on my Mac, but how can I see it on my iOS devices and Apple TV?
iMac, OS X El Capitan (10.11)
Posted on Nov 29, 2015 8:47 PM
Community Specialists
Hi Canozzie11,
My understanding is that you want a slideshow from the Photos app on your Mac to be available as a video on your iOS devices and your Apple TV. Is that right?
It sounds as if you are already following the directions on this help page to export the slideshow as a video to iTunes - Export photos, videos, and slideshows - Photos Help.
Once exported to iTunes you can find the slideshow video under Movies > Home Videos. You can play this on your computer, or using AirPlay you can play it from the computer to your Apple TV. See this article - Use AirPlay to wirelessly stream content from iTunes on your computer.
To get the video to your iOS devices it must be synced from iTunes on your computer. You must be sure that the video you want to sync to the device is selected in iTunes under Movies before you sync. See this article - Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes using USB.
Once synced to your iOS device, you can play it from there to an Apple TV as well, using AirPlay. See this article - Use AirPlay to wirelessly stream content from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
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Sincerely.
Posted on Dec 1, 2015 9:02 AM