Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, choose a language, and connect to iTunes on your computer. You'll also update the iTunes software on your computer to the latest version.
This article assumes Apple TV has already been connected to your TV. If you need help in connecting Apple TV to your TV or home theatre, please see Apple TV: Connecting the Cables
Apple Remote is required to control Apple TV.
The Apple Remote is used to control Apple TV settings and navigate through your content. You will need to have your Apple Remote handy to configure your Apple TV. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. Read more about using and troubleshooting the Apple Remote.
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1. Connecting to Your Wireless Network
Apple TV will help you connect to your wireless network. If you use a password to access your network, have it ready.
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Use the Apple Remote to enter:
- Your network from the list, or enter your network name if the network is hidden
- Your password (if you have one)
- Your IP address, subnet mask, router, and DNS address (if you're manually configuring your network)
After you set up your network connection, your TV screen displays a five-digit passcode, which you'll need to enter in iTunes to sync or stream content to Apple TV.
Note: If you connect to a wired Ethernet network using DHCP, Apple TV automatically detects your network. If you don't connect using DHCP, you may have to enter your IP address, subnet mask, router, and DNS addresses.
2. Updating Your iTunes Software
To use Apple TV, you need iTunes 7.1 or later installed on your computer. You can download the latest version of iTunes at www.apple.com/itunes/download.On a Mac, you can also use Software Update to update to the latest version of iTunes. To use Software Update, choose Apple > Software Update.
To use iTunes 7.1 on a Mac, you need to update your system software to Mac OS v10.3.9, or 10.4.8 or later and update to QuickTime 7.1.5.
On a Windows-based computer, you can also go to iTunes Help to update to the latest version of iTunes. Open iTunes, and then choose Help > iTunes Help > Check for Updates
Note: To use iTunes 7.1 on a Windows-based computer, you need to be running Windows XP.
3. Connecting to iTunes
When you set up your network connection in Step 1, your TV screen displayed a five-digit passcode for iTunes.|
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To set up Apple TV with your iTunes library:
- Open iTunes on your computer.
- Select the Apple TV icon with "Click to set up" next to it in the Devices list.
- Enter the 5-digit passcode from your TV screen.
After you enter your passcode, you can name your Apple TV and set up iTunes to manage your content.
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