Hi, The app I was referring to is at:
http://www.reflectionapp.com/ Later... On 2012-03-26, at 11:06 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: > Hi Tim, > > What is the name of the app you use? I see two paid apps from the same > author, one is a pro version for $4.99, the other is for $.99. Are these the > apps to which you refer? It looks like one can control one's Mac from the > Pro version, but other than that, the apps look fairly similar in features, > assuming I'm looking at the proper apps. Thanks. I look forward to getting > away from the current buggy software on the Apple TV. > > Les > On Mar 26, 2012, at 7:41 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > >> Hi Les, >> >> There is a known bug in the latest update that affects the listing of items. >> It is especially annoying when in the list of TV Shows from your given >> computer. It does not appear to arrange them properly. In fact, if you >> have a large number of TV shows in your Library, it's almost impossible to >> locate what you want whether your sighted or a VO user. For this bug, I've >> used my Remote app on my iPhone/iPad and everything works as it should using >> this method. I suggested it as a workaround on the Apple Discussions forum >> as well. It appears that it has something to do with iTunes 10.6 and the >> latest ATV software. I assume Apple will fix it soon but in the meantime, >> my Remote app is my best tool. >> >> Later... >> >> On 2012-03-26, at 5:04 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >>> Hi Tim, >>> >>> You know, I intensely dislike the latest update to the Apple TV software >>> that I think I'm going to try the Apple TV App. With MLB TV, I hear so >>> much garbage when I load the day's games that I cannot even listen for the >>> scores or schedules any more. Also, VO isn't talking when the Main Menu >>> comes up. I've re-installed the update and it's still as bad or worse than >>> it was when I first updated. >>> >>> Les >>> On Mar 26, 2012, at 4:11 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: >>> >>>> hi, >>>> >>>> I tend to leave VO off the majority of the time and use the Remote app on >>>> my iPhone/iPad to control things. My family tends to get a little annoyed >>>> with the ATV talking all the time so I've just found it easier that way. >>>> When VO is off and I do wish to use the ATV itself, I've memorized the >>>> path to turn it on. It's fairly easy, in my opinion, just to the >>>> following: >>>> >>>> • Press and hold the menu button for six seconds or so to bring the ATV to >>>> the Main menu. (or press the menu button lots of times until it seems >>>> like it's at the Main menu). It should bonk at you if sounds are set up >>>> properly. >>>> • Press the right arrow until it bonks, which will put you on the Settings >>>> item. If yours doesn't bonk for some reason, just press it 7 or 8 times, >>>> that should get you there. >>>> • Press the Select button twice, not a double press, just two times >>>> separated by a teeny bit so it will react properly. This will put you in >>>> the General settings area. >>>> • Press your down arrow until it bonks, then press the up arrow four >>>> times. This will place you on the Accessibility item. >>>> • Press the Select button twice. Same idea as earlier, don't press them >>>> so fast that it is like a double-press, just press it two times. >>>> >>>> VO will now be on. >>>> >>>> HTH. >>>> >>>> Later... >>>> >>>> On 2012-03-26, at 1:05 PM, Daniel Miller wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> Unfortunately, there's no way to mute VO. And as for the issue of starting >>>>> VO during setup, I could never get that to work for me. Perhaps I was >>>>> pressing the wrong button? Maybe I'll restore mine just for grins to test >>>>> that. >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marlaina Lieberg >>>>> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:22 PM >>>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>> Cc: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Re: Apple TV questions >>>>> >>>>> Is there any way to mute the Apple TV while playing music? It is very >>>>> annoying to have it announced every song. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 26, 2012, at 12:28 PM, Tim Kilburn <kilbur...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> >>>>>> It only works at the setup time or if you were to restore it. As long as >>>>> the ATV is connected to your TV or Stereo with the volume turned up to an >>>>> appropriate level, the ATV will say "English" when it is ready for you to >>>>> move forward with VO on. At this point, simply press the Play button, >>>>> lower >>>>> right, three times. Don't press it too fast or too slow, then VO will >>>>> come >>>>> on just fine. If you press the Select button, center of the circle, the >>>>> setup will move on without VO and you'll have to either unplug the ATV and >>>>> start over or get sighted assistance as the triple-click will no longer >>>>> work >>>>> after this point. >>>>>> >>>>>> HTH. >>>>>> >>>>>> Later... >>>>>> >>>>>> On 2012-03-26, at 8:02 AM, Daniel Miller wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Ed, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unfortunately, the way they claim to turn on VoiceOver never worked for >>>>> me. >>>>>>> I had to have someone help me turn it on, even though it specifically >>>>>>> said I could do it by pressing the play/Pause button 3 times quickly. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>>>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ed Worrell >>>>>>> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 8:45 AM >>>>>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>>>> Subject: Apple TV questions >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hello listers, I am here waiting for my Apple Tv to get here this >>>>> mourning. >>>>>>> Is there any things that I should know before I crack open the box >>>>>>> and start setting it up? >>>>>>> I can't remember what button to press, but wasn't there a way to turn >>>>>>> on voiceover at start up? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> And how is Airplay used from iPad to Apple Tv? >>>>>>> Thanks, Ed >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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