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  • Question
    When I am Skyping on my iPad, how can I get the picture on my TV?
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    Make sure bluetooth is connected on both devices and then something should come up prompting you connect with a device, saying the device name, and then you would click on the one you want.
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    Can I make an iCloud account with Apple TV?
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    It will probably ask you to sign in when you first get an Apple TV. There will also be a "create account" option.
  • Question
    How do I charge the Apple TV 4 control?
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    Plug the USB side of the Lightning (charger) cable into the Apple TV and the small end into the remote.
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    Will Apple TV work on Airplay?
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    Yes. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network on your iOS device and the device that you want to AirPlay to. On your iOS device, swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open Control Center. In Control Center, tap AirPlay Mirroring, then select your Apple TV from the list.
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    How can I use Apple TV on all four televisions in my home?
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    You would have to buy 4 Apple TVs in order to use Apple TV on all four televisions in your home.
  • Question
    Can I use a universal remote if I don't have the Apple remote?
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    No, you will need the Apple remote. You can find one on Amazon.
  • Question
    What do I do if my TV only has one HDMI connection, and DirectTV is attached to that?
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    You have to connect the HdMI cords to a power cord extender that has an HDMI connection.
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    Do I get any movies free with my Apple TV?
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    No, you do not.
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    Can I use an Apple TV if I have an older TV without HDMI and can't run an ethernet cable to the TV?
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    No. The connection between the TV/receiver and the Apple TV is now limited to HDMI only.
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    What should I do if I accidentally selected Spanish during setup?
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    Unplug and start over. I did that several times and it took me a while to learn the remote.
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