ATV to me is an amazing steamer. I have the newest model which does require you to buy a splitter box to get optical out and be able to connect a monitor for the visual part. Then use Apple Music or tidal or whatever directly. No computer needed. If you don’t want the visual part, all apple devices control Apple TV’s really well. Even my watch controls the stereo. Very slick if you like the freedom to play whatever strikes your fancy. The UI is very user friendly. If you use the visual part then the remote will do it all.
Apple TV Set Up
I would appreciate some advice on my digital streaming issues.
My system consist of Vandersteen Treo CT, Mimas with DAC, and the older AppleTV Streamer (model A1469). The AppleTV is connected via Ethernet cables. I digitally stream with Tidal from a MacBook Pro via Wifi. The download/upload speed for my MacBook is about 230/11 Mbps.
The AppleTV has the latest software update.
Question 1
Every-time I wish to play, I open my MacBookPro, open the "System Preferences", then "Sound", then choose "Apple TV".
Is there a shorter path or can I set up my MacBook differently?
Question 2
My MacBook sometimes looses connection (AppleTV gets disconnected). I then have to manually connect "AppleTV" again. Why does this happen?
thank you all in advance!
My system consist of Vandersteen Treo CT, Mimas with DAC, and the older AppleTV Streamer (model A1469). The AppleTV is connected via Ethernet cables. I digitally stream with Tidal from a MacBook Pro via Wifi. The download/upload speed for my MacBook is about 230/11 Mbps.
The AppleTV has the latest software update.
Question 1
Every-time I wish to play, I open my MacBookPro, open the "System Preferences", then "Sound", then choose "Apple TV".
Is there a shorter path or can I set up my MacBook differently?
Question 2
My MacBook sometimes looses connection (AppleTV gets disconnected). I then have to manually connect "AppleTV" again. Why does this happen?
thank you all in advance!