What is the difference between “syncing” and “streaming”? How many computers does the Apple TV support for each?
Apple TV only can be “synced” with a single computer, just like the iPod. This means that movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, and photos organized with iTunes on the “synced” computer are copied to the Apple TV as well, provided that there is adequate storage space on the Apple TV hard drive. However, Apple TV also allows five additional computers, to “stream” content to the Apple TV over a wireless network. This content is not copied to the Apple TV. You can stream movies, TV shows, music, and podcasts, but annoyingly, you cannot stream photos. Photos only can be viewed from the synced computer. The Apple Support Site has more details covering the differences between importing, syncing, and streaming content to the Apple TV, as well as information on how to sync photos to the Apple TV.
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- What is the difference between "syncing" and "streaming"? How many computers does the Apple TV support for each?
