Can Apple TV record television (cable, antenna, digital or satellite) and send the recording to a MacIntosh computer?
No, the AppleTV can only be used to stream movies and other content from your Mac or to purchase/rent movies online through the iTunes Music Store and the AppleTV interface. The AppleTV has no TV tuner built-in, so there is no way for it to receive any broadcast or cable/satellite signals. For recording TV on a Mac you’ll want to look at the various options that Elgato provides, such as the EyeTV 250, EyeTV Hybrid and other models. Of course you could also use something like
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