Apple TV 2.3 Update Out Now

[Vincent Ferrari]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3187' target='_blank'>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3187</a><br /><br /></div><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/at/auto/1227151882.usr18053.jpg" /></p><p>Apple has released an update for the Apple TV that adds some interesting new functionality.&nbsp; The updates include:</p><ul><li>The ability to stream to Airport Express and other Apple TV units on your network;</li><li>The ability for the Apple TV to "learn" the functions of other remotes so you no longer have to use the Apple Remote to control the unit;</li><li>Playlists that mix music and video are now supported;</li><li>The plus and minus key now raises and lowers the volume during music playback.</li></ul><p>Honestly, nothing in this update is earth shattering or as big as the 2.0 update was originally, but the multi-room streaming and the ability to use third party remotes seems like something I'll get a lot of use out of.&nbsp; Anyone do the update yet?&nbsp; Any feedback so far?</p>

[Joe Johaneman]

We hacked ours with ATV flash, so we have to wait until they update that before we update the firmware on the AppleTV to 2.3

[Macguy59]

I did the update . . . just to keep current. Nothing really useful for me

[Phronetix]

What's everyones experience lately with streaming music to airport express or the tv?

When streaming was first introduced with the AE using the wireless G, my thoughts were that it worked much of the time, but it just wasn't there yet. Has wireless N solved that?

Dennis

[Vincent Ferrari]

I honestly don't have any Airport Express units in my house; as it turns out my one experience with an Apple Router was a disaster and I vowed never again. I want a Time Capsule, but there's no way I'm paying for that thing knowing the experiences I've had in the past. Blech. :mad:

[Phronetix]

I honestly don't have any Airport Express units in my house; as it turns out my one experience with an Apple Router was a disaster and I vowed never again. I want a Time Capsule, but there's no way I'm paying for that thing knowing the experiences I've had in the past. Blech. :mad:

Hmmm, yeah, I've heard several stories. I've not had issues with wireless router hardware, other than not knowing how best to mount it (the spaceship airport extreme). I really like my Time Capsule. Somehow, I even feel better with the enterprise grade HD, for what it's worth.

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[Macguy59]

my one experience with an Apple Router was a disaster and I vowed never again.

How so ? I've been using an Airport Extreme Base Station (802.11n) for a few months now. Only problem I've had so far is that it occasionally "forgets" my color laser printer is attached to it.