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iphone/itouch 2.0 software release

with the introduction of the new iphone along with the 2.0 software release for both the touch and iphone, you can download a program for free from itunes that allows these 2 devices to remote control a central itunes on a mac for a whole house audio setup. it gives you the capability to use the same GUI of itunes to pick your songs along with selecting which apple tv or airport express device you want to use. if you were thinking about getting remote buddy or another piece of software to control your itunes on a mac, check this software out. so far, it works flawless. there are hundreds of other apps that you can now download to use on these devices.
rbstehno
rbstehno OP
1,426 posts
 
with an apple tv, you can download music from the central music server (mac with itunes) the just use front row to view the selections with cover art. you don't even need the touch or iphone. just use the little remote that comes with the device. the other benefit by doing this is you get a multi source setup which you can play different music than from the central music server. or you can just pipe the itunes from the mac thru the apple tv.
bbopman
53 posts
 
Quick question: Anyone know how to set up an Apple TV using the iPod Touch instead of a HD TV? My second system has no room for a monitor/screen and I am hoping to install an Apple TV using only the Touch.

Thanks
chipgreenberg
10 posts
 
Bsal, haven't used mine yet. Maybe tonight. It appears to support play lists
istanbulu
291 posts
 
Hi everyone... slightly off-topic request but has to do with the iTouch-MacMini interface using Mocha VNC Lite on the iTouch and Chicken of the VNC on the Mac... if this works, you can play Rhapsody, Pandora, etc. from your iTouch... I just started a thread under PC audio regarding this and my problems with connecting through a ATT wireless firewall router... your thoughts and help are appreciated. The ease of music without having a monitor/screen in the room is a nice thought imho!
bbopman
53 posts
 
Just got my Touch on Saturday and its great! The best surprise was that there is a newly released application that allows you to access Pandora wirelessly on the Touch. It's not the perfect solution, but by using a docking station for the Touch with a mini plug to RCA cable, you can have Pandora access. Way cool.
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