Apple TV - What you need

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What you need

To start using Apple TV, you need the following:

High-definition TV

A high-definition TV (HDTV) that can display 720p or 1080p video

Cables

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An HDMI cable to connect Apple TV to your TV

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An optical digital audio cable (optional)

Network

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An 802.11a, b, g, or n Wi-Fi wireless network (wireless video streaming requires
802.11a, g, or n), or 10/100Base-T Ethernet network

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A broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, or LAN)

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Your wireless network name and password (if you use one)

Software and accounts

To play content from a Mac or PC on Apple TV, you need:

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iTunes 10.5 or later

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An Apple ID to rent movies or purchase TV shows from the iTunes store,
and to use Home Sharing to stream content from a Mac or PC

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A Netflix account to stream content. Other accounts may be required for full
access to some Internet content.

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Chapter 1

Connect.

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Chapter 1

Connect.