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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

iOS 101: how to use the AirPlay in iOS devices

iOS 4.3 provides extended support for AirPlay to the Apple iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices, as long as you have sufficient hardware to support the new update. AirPlay provides streaming audio and video content with an iPhone OS screen to another, be it television, computer or other device iOS, depending on the hardware you have for your disposal. Because third-party applications can now get on the operation of the AirPlay chart, is a good time to look for a new feature as well as up and running, especially since it cut help Cut the cord and ditch subscription cable.

First things first, you need to run AirPlay have the following characteristics:

Device iOS capable of running iOS 4.2 (iPhone 3 G, 3GS or iPod touch (4), 2, 3 or 4. gen iPad or iPad) app capable of using the AirPlay chart. They include built-in app YouTube or video, some sites in Safari iMovie or Apple. Air video and some other applications from third-party developers also support video streaming if you are using iOS 4.3, but many more applications that play media should be able to stream audio.A device capable of airPlay of the receiver. This may be Apple TV (only the latest model), included AirPlay of the receiver (audio only), Mac running AirPlayer, or second device iOS AirTuner using the or AirView (these options are currently only supports video) in the local Wi-Fi, you have access to, to which are attached all the devices listed above

The next step is to make sure that the AirPlay is active on the receiving device. On the Apple TV, you can do is Navigate to the settings menu and selecting the AirPlay chart. You should now see whether AirPlay is turned on. If not, go ahead and make the necessary changes and set a password, if you want to require the authorization to use the AirPlay chart.

If you are using an application on the Mac or device iOS, go ahead and run the application before attempting to stream anything to the device. If you are using the receiver included AirPlay home cinema, consult the device's user's manual for specific instructions.

After the receiving device is ready to go, streaming content from an iPhone OS should be relatively simple. Open app choice (must be a native app Apple if you are using iOS 4.2) and multimedia playback, which normally would be. You should receive a screen that looks more or less asthis: when browsing on the iPad, chances are your video cannot be displayed in full screen. Here's what may look like in thecase: in any case, if there are you seeing controls included video, simply select the video time to complete. In the lower right corner of the icon rectangle with a solid triangle cut. This is thebutton AirPlay: Select this option button to make the receiver AirPlay. You should see a list of all available equipment, complete with a speaker icon for those who only support audio and Tv screen for video support. Tap the selection.Video to start playing back on a new device after a short delay while your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad sends information to the receiver by using Wi-Fi. You can control the playback of media using iOS, or using your Apple TV (provided, that when streaming to the Apple TV).Using the built-in iPod application on the device iOS, tap the same icon AirPlay on the screen to play after picking the songs. Select one of the following options in the destination provided the start streaming music.-Party applications that support audio streaming via AirPlay have also this icon contained between their playback controls. Screenshot below shows where it is popular radio TuneIn internet application for the iPhone.

AirPlay is one of the best new features Apple introduced iOS lately, but it does not do much good if you do not know how to use it. We hope this guide helps you get it up and running and helps to free the media just a little more.

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