What you need
To start using Apple TV, you need the following:
High-definition TV
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Cables
ÂÂ An HDMI cable to connect Apple TV to your TV ÂÂ An optical digital audio cable (optional)
Network
ÂÂ An 802.11a, b, g, or n
ÂÂ A broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, or LAN)
ÂÂ Your wireless network name and password (if you use one)
Software and accounts
To play content from a Mac or PC on Apple TV, you need: ÂÂ iTunes 10.5 or later
ÂÂ An Apple ID to rent movies or purchase TV shows from the iTunes store, and to use Home Sharing to stream content from a Mac or PC
ÂÂ A Netflix account to stream content. Other accounts may be required for full access to some Internet content.
