Airplay

[mahall]

How and what is AirPlay related to ICloud and Apple TV! Thinking about buying Apple TV but want to know all the facts before I invest!

 

[snowtrooper1966]

AirPlay allows you to connect any device on your home WiFi network and upload media (music, movies and pototos) to your Apple TV.

You can also tap into your home computer's iTunes library via your appleID.

 

[mahall]

Is it an app? I hate to sound ignorant! I guess the best question would be; how do you obtain AirPlay?

 

[snowtrooper1966]

AirPlay is available on the device once you have an Apple TV connected to the same wifi network.
While playing a movie music, you will see a new symbol on your control panel, far right. Looks like a rectangle with an arrow pointing up:

A simple way to play content from your iDevice via your TV/surround home theater.

Check out Apple's airplay web link here:

http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/airplay/

 

[mahall]

So apple TV will allow me to bring. My iPad/iPhone on my HD TV! Is easy to hook up and do I need any other accessories(wires)?

 

[mahall]

And one other question! I have the IPad2 and iPhone 4 not 4s. Are these older devises compatible with AirPlay/Apple TV?

 

[snowtrooper1966]

iPad 2 and iPhone 4 both support AirPlay, however mirroring is only supported on the iPad2.

 

[snowtrooper1966]

All you need is a HDMI cable.
Easy as pie....

 

[mahall]

That's the second generation IPad as well as new iPad supports mirroring??

 

[snowtrooper1966]

yes, both the iPad 2 and the new iPad support mirroring.

 

[mahall]

You have been most helpful and patient! Thank you!

 

[snowtrooper1966]

No problem, glad to help.
I just bought mine a few weeks ago. Really like it!