Yes, you can strictly use the optical audio port, with no HDMI cable connected.
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Blouch Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 4:19 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Contacting the Netflix team regarding accessibility, I am so excited So I noticed that the AppleTV has an optical audio output in addition to the HDMI connector. I don't have one so my info is just from Apple's web site. So if I did have an AppleTV and only hooked up the audio to my home theatre setup, would it work? In other words, do I have to use it with a TV or does it have issues like the MacMini when a monitor is not connected? Of course, at that point, why not just use a real mac and an airport express to stream the audio? CB On 12/5/12 2:04 PM, Michael Babcock wrote: That would be yet, purchase the Apple TV, $99.99, and an updated TV with HDMI input. If your TV presently has HDMI, then you wanted need to purchase a new one. Additionally, you can utilize the Netflix.com website, in order to stream if you do not want to get a TV set top box. Michael Thanks Check out the new, and improved, radioflathead.com, Voicing the the randomness. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 5, 2012, at 11:57 AM, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> wrote: I meant whatever streaming system they put into play if you don't stream through your gaming system, if there is one. I'm not sure how that works, seeing as how I don't use one of the newer gaming systems, so not sure what they use to stream if someone doesn't own one. What's involved in purchasing an Apple TV? A friend ofmine told me that part of the process involves actually having to purchase a whole new Tv unit if you don't currently own an up-to-date one, which I don't own either, sense the one I currently have at the moment works fine; aside from that, I can't remember what he told me about it. On Dec 5, 2012, at 9:04 AM, Daniel Miller wrote: What box for the tv setup? My guess is that it won't, unless it supports AirPlay. I personally think the apple tv is the best option for Netflix myself. -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jessica Moss Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 7:26 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Contacting the Netflix team regarding accessibility, I am so excited That's amazing, glad you had such a good experience with that. I have a question I was hoping you or someone else on here could answer though sense I don't yet have an acount with them. Do you absolutely have to have an Apple TV with them in order in order for their matter to be accessible with a TV? In other words, will their IPhone app work in conjunction with the box they use with the TV settup, or is the apple TV a must? On Dec 5, 2012, at 6:02 AM, Søren Jensen wrote: Hi all. I have just chatted with the Netflix team regarding better accessibility, and that was an awesome and really exciting experience. The chat works so amazingly well, so I have never seem anything like this before. perfectly accessible with VOiceover in Safari. The whole Netflix team is extremely friendly, and they do care about accessibility, and take my requests very seriously. I have requested accessibility when watching movies and tv shows on their website, because the Microsoft Silver light program is totally inaccessible. I requested better accessibility on Windows as well, and told them that I find their website very accessible with all screenreaders. I reported an issue with their Netflix app for iPhone, where I can't select a new movie. When I dubble tab on a new video, the previous video I saw just started to play. I told them how well Netflix works on the Apple tv, and that's the reason for I just have paied a new subscription. I requested audio descriptions as well, since I can't buy that here in Denmark, and BBC who have audio described movies in their online BBC player won't let me buy a sucscription, and they even blog all IP addresses outside the UK, so I have to do that in ileagle ways if I wanna get audio described movies and stuff. The Netflix team told me that they take this accessibility request very serious, and they will do what they can do to make it all more accessible for everyone. They said that all accessibility requests from blind and visually impaired people are very welcome. So, guys, please, go to netflix.com or whatever the Netflix address is in your country, and let the team know that we are here, and we want better accessibility in Netflix, and audio description as well. Netflix is as far as I know, the biggest online movie streaming service in the world, which offers their service in most countries in the world. The best and most exciting thing is that they are so friendly and take the accessibility requests so seriously. So please, take your time to let our voices heard if you want better accessibility. Damn I can't keep my arms down. :) I am so excited for next year and to see what they can come up with. I hope to hear about your experiences regarding to contacting the team. Have an awesome day. Best regards: Søren Jensen Mail & MSN: s...@coolfortheblind.dk Website: http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ -- 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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