topic Re: Apply products don't ""just work"" in Electronics

Apply products don't "just work"

glb613 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:14:06 GMT

I'm so frustrated right now, I could scream. I can't get the Apple TV option for any of my devices. I've checked the settings on all of my devices and Airplay is selected. If I go through the menu on Apple TV, I can play my purchases, I just can't play what is on either of my computers (through iTunes) or my iPad. Does anyone know what else I can try?

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

jackthebear — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:30:26 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_efT6aWvb8

I searched for appletv not working and this was one of the hits I got.you could start here

If I have a computer problem I usually enter my problem in the search bar and see what I get and go from there.

HTH

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

glb613 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:05:51 GMT

On 11/24/2014 jackthebear said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_efT6aWvb8

I searched for appletv not working and this was one of the hits I got.you could start here

If I have a computer problem I usually enter my problem in the search bar and see what I get and go from there.

HTH

Do you really think I don't do my own searches before coming here? If so, think again.

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

jackthebear — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:13:56 GMT

On 11/24/2014 glb613 said:
On 11/24/2014 jackthebear said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_efT6aWvb8

I searched for appletv not working and this was one of the hits I got.you could start here

If I have a computer problem I usually enter my problem in the search bar and see what I get and go from there.

HTH

Do you really think I don't do my own searches before coming here? If so, think again.

I have no idea...trying to help

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

gardenman — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:30:45 GMT

In reality, while Apple products are nice devices and generally well made, the "true believers" in Apple are oftentimes a tick overly enthusiastic in their praise. In the real world, Apple products have pretty much the same issues as any other product. Apple products are made in the same factories, by the same workers, using the same components, as pretty much every other device on the market. Lots of people have lots of issues with Apple products which you can see by scanning the Apple Support Forums.

And speaking of the Apple Support Forums, I found some suggestions there for you to try.

http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS4215

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203822

They're pretty adamant about making sure all of your software is up to date with the latest software, so I'm guessing if one device isn't, it will stop everything. I know quite a few people have been hesitant to update to the latest version of the OS due to issues others have reported, so if you've been delaying updating your software, that could be the issue.

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

mima — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:09:48 GMT

On 11/24/2014 glb613 said:
On 11/24/2014 jackthebear said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_efT6aWvb8

I searched for appletv not working and this was one of the hits I got.you could start here

If I have a computer problem I usually enter my problem in the search bar and see what I get and go from there.

HTH

Do you really think I don't do my own searches before coming here? If so, think again.

Jackthebear was just trying to help. I think you need to apologize. Since you didn't proofread before you posted, how did he know you searched before you posted?

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

glb613 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:16:26 GMT

gardenman, I tried everything in your links before posting here. I got the option for Apple TV on my iMac but not my iPad. Arggggg!

edit: It still won't work.

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

gardenman — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:55:27 GMT

This is going to sound a tad crazy, but if you switch the language on your i-Pad and then switch it back it may restore your missing airplay icon. (If that's the problem.) I found that solution on the Apple Support forums also. There are other suggestions also on this thread if that doesn't work.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5074952?searchText=apple%20tv

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

glb613 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:07:18 GMT

Thanks, I'll check it out. I had absolutely no problems before upgrading to OS 8.1 and Yosemite. I have a subscription to Acorn TV and the Acorn app installed on my iPad. I want to be able to watch the shows on my 42 inch TV instead of a 9 inch iPad. BooHiss to Apple. It's getting more like Microsoft every update/upgrade.

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

gardenman — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:52:00 GMT

On 11/24/2014 glb613 said:
Thanks, I'll check it out. I had absolutely no problems before upgrading to OS 8.1 and Yosemite. I have a subscription to Acorn TV and the Acorn app installed on my iPad. I want to be able to watch the shows on my 42 inch TV instead of a 9 inch iPad. BooHiss to Apple. It's getting more like Microsoft every update/upgrade.

Shhh!!! You can't say that around the Apple true believers! (And there are a lot of them around here!) They'll tar and feather you!

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

dancingwoman — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:33:23 GMT

Gail...I just read that that has happened to others that have updated to OS 8.1 and Yosemite. They didn't give a solution tho. I'm trying to help my friend that had her new mini 3 crash and she tried her finger I'd more than 5 times and is now locked out. She didn't set up a pass code when she set up her mini. I think she has to call apple on this one. So as we can see ..even tho I love my apple products...they don't just work...DW

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

dancingwoman — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:39:46 GMT

Let's see if I did this right and the works.. sorry it didn't work...I'll try in a bit..

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

dancingwoman — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:42:36 GMT

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6685221 He might be talking about his his phone...but he mentions ipad...in his post... My Apple TV is working fine today but I will confess I haven't updated it yet...DW

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

Venezia — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:07:00 GMT

On 11/24/2014 glb613 said:
On 11/24/2014 jackthebear said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_efT6aWvb8

I searched for appletv not working and this was one of the hits I got.you could start here

If I have a computer problem I usually enter my problem in the search bar and see what I get and go from there.

HTH

Do you really think I don't do my own searches before coming here? If so, think again.

Wow, what an incredibly rude response to someone who was just trying to help. Perhaps, instead of asking for help on a forum, where other posters don't know everything you've already tried, you should call Apple direct or go into one of their stores? But maybe you've already tried that, too, and just not mentioned it in your post?

I didn't even know what this thread was about until I opened it, because of the title "Apply products don't 'just work' " Huh?

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

KJPA — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:24:42 GMT

I think it's especially nice for someone to take the time to try to help. And not everyone who reads the thread does so to answer it. Some read it to find out more information. So it's good when you reply if you give more information so other readers can learn even if the OP doesn't need that info.

Thanks to jackthebear, gardenman, and dancingwoman for trying to be thorough!

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

KJPA — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:28:44 GMT

I meant to also say that this is a great forum and very helpful. I read for my own knowledge and post to help when I think I can. I also understand glb613's frustration and s/he is probably having a bad day I can scream too when my tech stuff doesn't work. And my recent experiences with moving from a Samsung Galaxy S5 to an iPhone 6+ doesn't endear me to Apple either!

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

pommom — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:28:59 GMT

On 11/24/2014 glb613 said:
On 11/24/2014 jackthebear said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_efT6aWvb8

I searched for appletv not working and this was one of the hits I got.you could start here

If I have a computer problem I usually enter my problem in the search bar and see what I get and go from there.

HTH

Do you really think I don't do my own searches before coming here? If so, think again.

Whoa! Breathe...

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

glb613 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:34:18 GMT

On 11/24/2014 jackthebear said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_efT6aWvb8

I searched for appletv not working and this was one of the hits I got.you could start here

If I have a computer problem I usually enter my problem in the search bar and see what I get and go from there.

HTH

Sorry for snapping at you. I am so angry at the changes and I just lost a $20 audiobook after a sync. I'm beginning to hate Apple.

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

Disneylandfan — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:44:50 GMT

There are some problems with Yosemite. We use Apple products in my district and were told not to upgrade to Yosemite yet because of the exact problems you're having with the appletv.

You may want to restore to factory settings and then reload your purchases from itunes. This way you can remove Yosemite until the problems have been corrected. I know a pain but it may solve the problem.

Re: Apply products don't ""just work""

Cha1k — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 21:27:37 GMT

Restart your Apple TV. Settings>General>Restart.