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iphone/itouch 2.0 software release

with the introduction of the new iphone along with the 2.0 software release for both the touch and iphone, you can download a program for free from itunes that allows these 2 devices to remote control a central itunes on a mac for a whole house audio setup. it gives you the capability to use the same GUI of itunes to pick your songs along with selecting which apple tv or airport express device you want to use. if you were thinking about getting remote buddy or another piece of software to control your itunes on a mac, check this software out. so far, it works flawless. there are hundreds of other apps that you can now download to use on these devices.
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bbopman
53 posts
 
Can someone expand a bit? I have contemplated using an Apple TV in a system that has no room for a screen or monitor. Can I use an iPod Touch to control such a system, and in particular, will I see my album art, playlists etc. on the Touch?

I went to the iTunes website and couldn't find a discussion of this software, so a link would also be appreciated.

Sounds like an ideal solution except for the lack of web radio, Pandora etc.

Thanks
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rbstehno OP
1,434 posts
 
with an apple tv, you can download music from the central music server (mac with itunes) the just use front row to view the selections with cover art. you don't even need the touch or iphone. just use the little remote that comes with the device. the other benefit by doing this is you get a multi source setup which you can play different music than from the central music server. or you can just pipe the itunes from the mac thru the apple tv.
bbopman
53 posts
 
Quick question: Anyone know how to set up an Apple TV using the iPod Touch instead of a HD TV? My second system has no room for a monitor/screen and I am hoping to install an Apple TV using only the Touch.

Thanks
chipgreenberg
10 posts
 
Bsal, haven't used mine yet. Maybe tonight. It appears to support play lists
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