Apple
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Apple TV

Overview

A lot of entertainment. In a very little box.

With Apple TV, everything you want to watch — films, some in 1080p, photo slideshows and more — plays wirelessly on your widescreen TV. No managing storage. No syncing to your iTunes library. HD films from iTunes play over the Internet on your HDTV, and music and photos stream from your computer. All you have to do is click and watch.

With iCloud and Photo Stream, your photos update automatically — no syncing, no sending.

Apple TV is quiet, energy efficient and so small it fits in the palm of your hand. Which makes it perfect for sitting neatly on a TV stand or squeezing into a crowded media cabinet. And when it’s not filling your living room with drama, romance and comedy, it uses less power than a night-light.

Silent, cool and small.

Apple TV is quiet, energy efficient and so small it fits just about anywhere.

Less clutter with HDMI.

Play audio and video through a single HDMI connection.

Intuitive interface.

Cruise through the simple Apple TV menus with the sleek, aluminium Apple Remote, included with every Apple TV. Choose from films, Photo Stream, Podcasts, YouTube and more with a click. The Apple TV interface takes full advantage of your widescreen TV, making it clear and easy to find whatever entertainment you’re in the mood for.

Get connected with Apple TV.

Setting up Apple TV is about as simple as it gets. Just plug the power lead into the wall and connect Apple TV to your widescreen TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). Since everything streams wirelessly to Apple TV using your Wi-Fi network, that’s all you need. Well, that and a comfy sofa.

Give your digital collection some airtime.

Home Sharing on your Apple TV makes sure those songs, photos and home videos don’t have to stay on your computer. For maximum entertainment, stream your digital collection over the air to your Apple TV. Just don’t forget to call dibs on the recliner.

Your HD films. Instant entertainment.

It puts the cinema in home cinema.

No more queueing to check out DVDs or watching stale blockbusters on cable. With Apple TV, you get instant access to the hottest Hollywood titles and new releases — often the same day they come out on DVD. Popular films are never out of stock, and you can rent as many as you want. That’s perfect for those spontaneous film nights (or afternoons or mornings). Search by top films, title or genre. Even read a quick film review, watch the trailer and check out the latest ratings from iTunes. Once you find what you’re looking for, simply press Play, and in seconds, you’re watching the opening credits with cinema-like Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.1 SD rentals start from just ZAR 19.99, and HD rentals start from ZAR 29.99. You have 30 days to start watching, and once you begin, you can watch as many times as you want in 48 hours.

iCloud. Your stuff lives here. So you can play it anywhere.

Your favourite artists. Headlining in your living room.

Fill your home with the music you love — straight from your Apple TV. Just select Music from the Apple TV main menu to play your purchased iTunes music directly from iCloud. If you’re an iTunes Match subscriber, you can access your entire music collection — including songs you’ve imported from CDs.

1,000 of your latest photos. As seen on TV.

Uploading all the photos from a summer holiday or a big event is as easy as doing nothing at all. With Photo Stream in iCloud, your most recent 1,000 photos automatically appear on all your devices — including Apple TV — no matter which device you used to take the picture. No syncing. No sending. Your photos are just there on your HDTV. For you, and everyone, to enjoy.

AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring. What you see is what you show.

Your content. Large and in charge.

Not only can you stream music, photos and videos to Apple TV from your computer — but thanks to AirPlay, you can also stream it all from your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.2 So if you feel like watching a film you have on one of your devices, you don’t need to rent or buy it again. You can also stream a home video you just recorded or videos from websites and AirPlay-enabled apps. Simply tap to start playing content on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, then tap again to instantly stream whatever you’re watching — or listening to — directly to Apple TV.

And now with AirPlay Mirroring, you can wirelessly and securely show off everything you have on your iPhone and iPad. Like that amazing new app and your gaming skills (or lack thereof).

News. Sport. Even news about sport.

Season tickets. Now available from your sofa.

Watch MLB games — live and in HD — from your living room. Have a subscription? Choose the home or away broadcast. Pause to take a break from the action. Fast-forward to catch up. Or rewind to see that amazing play again and again. And you can replay any regular season game you missed on demand from the archives. Don’t have a subscription? You can still get team schedules and real-time scores, standings and stats — both in-game and full-season — all free.

All the news. All the time.

Now there’s even more great content on Apple TV. Stay current on late-breaking business, international and financial news with the Wall Street Journal Live. Hear expert insight on the market and the economy and how they affect your finances and investments. Don’t have a lot of time? Watch summaries of leading and breaking news stories — close to home and across the globe, 24 hours a day.

YouTube, Vimeo and Flickr. Fun ways to fill your widescreen TV.

The Internet’s most wanted. Now on your HDTV.

Play all those funny, fascinating or weird videos you come across on YouTube and Vimeo. Browse your friends’ Flickr photos. Watch HD podcasts. And listen to Internet radio through your home speakers. Apple TV makes anything you find on the web hugely entertaining on your HDTV.

Qello. Put on your own music festival.

The world’s largest library of concert films and music docs on demand.

With access to countless concert films and documentaries, you can be front row, and backstage, with many of your favourite artists. See them perform on stage. Or discover the inspiration and creative process behind a legendary album. You can watch one song performed from every concert and over 30 channels of Qello TV for free. And with a Qello All-Access subscription, you can experience as many music performances as your eyes and ears can handle, without adverts.

Crunchyroll. Draw your attention to anime.

The best in Japanese anime and drama.

Indulge your love of anime with Crunchyroll on Apple TV. Subscribers can watch the latest HD programmes an hour after they’re shown in Japan, as well as view more than 25,000 episodes and 15,000 hours of anime and Asian drama.4 You can sign up from Apple TV or access your existing account. Not a subscriber yet? You can watch a limited selection of free anime to get you going.

1. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound is not available with all HD rentals.
2. AirPlay is available on all devices running iOS 4.3 or later. Some features require the latest software. Second-generation Apple TV required.
3. MLB.TV subscription required to watch live and archived games. Live games subject to blackouts. See mlb.com/appletv for details.
4. Paid subscription required to access all features. View plans. Subscribers who sign up via Apple TV will be billed through their iTunes accounts. Crunchyroll is not available in Japan.