CyndiLJ Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I just had to share how WONDERFUL the Apple TV device is when using it for AirPlay. We use a lot of video clips to illustrate things for science, history and current events. It has been such a hassle to hook up my laptop with chords dragging all over the place just to show a 3 minute clip. Now, all I have to do is grab my iPad, turn on the TV, and there is my iPad screen up on the TV! I am finding I am using the internet way more for videos now because it is so easy to use. Just thought I'd share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkd Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 We love apple tv! We are using Salsa Spanish this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 We love it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Is it like a roku? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Is it like a roku? Yes it is like a roku. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 We use it to watch videos of the kids' soccer games. We love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I completly agree! We love our AppleTV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyndiLJ Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 I almost can't imagine homeschooling without it now, even after just a couple of days. Apple TV with my iPad make video teaching far more powerful...and fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Glad to hear it! We have a Roku, but when it needs to be replaced, I'll be getting an AppleTV. We watch stuff online a lot, and it would be wonderful to get rid of the HDMI cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adamwalker Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I just had to share how WONDERFUL the Apple TV device is when using it for AirPlay. We use a lot of video clips to illustrate things for science, history and current events. It has been such a hassle to hook up my laptop with chords dragging all over the place just to show a 3 minute clip. Now, all I have to do is grab my iPad, turn on the TV, and aftermarket parts there is my iPad screen up on the TV! I am finding I am using the internet way more for videos now because it is so easy to use. Just thought I'd share! Apple is best technology now. it is expensive but worth to buy. I do have apple phone and it is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 We like the Roku, because it gets Amazon Prime, but I am thinking of adding an Apple TV for the AirPlay. Thx for he reminder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkd Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Wendi, You still need the hdmi. There is a small box that connects via hdmi to the tv. It is wireless to the ipad though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I store a lot of videos on my computer HD (2nd HD just for this purpose), and with Apple TV/AirPlay just stream them right to the TV via my iTunes. Love it! So far the only thing it won't stream that I would like to is Amazon Instant Steaming (free with Amazon Prime!) Hopefully one day it will allow me to do that. edited to add: my computer is a PC, not a Mac. Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 The Roku pairs nicely with Amazon and Kindle Fire, Apple TV pairs nicely with a Mac, or an iPad. Apple TV gets Youtube, the Roku does not. However AppleTV is not compatible with AmazonPrime...and isn't likely to be since Apple and Amazon are in competition with each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 You might be able to mirror the Amazon Prime app to Apple TV. I haven't tried because we can watch Amazon streaming through PS3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansmama Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 You can't- we like our Apple TV for the airplay but I'd prefer to use a streaming device that allows us to utilize our Amazon Prime. The two aren't compatible. We can stream Amazon prime though ds playstation but that's not in our family room area (loveseat instead of our family couch). If I could do it over I would have a roku or smart tv that can do Amazon Prime instead of Apple TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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