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This is the FAQ for the original Apple TV 1 (silver). For the Apple TV 2 (black) see: XBMC for iOS specific FAQ

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XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification.
With a Broadcom Crystal HD video decoding card installed XBMC can playback most codecs up to 1080P.
The original ATV OS will only output 720P from the HDMI port.
A Linux-based OS will output full 1080P from the HDMI port.

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To replace the WiFi card with a Broadcom Crystal HD card follow these instructions: installing the Broadcom Crystalhd pci-e card into an AppleTV Editor note: need to make our own wiki copy of such instructions. However, they cannot be a direct copy of this link due to copyright reasons. Most raw instructions aren't considered copyrightable, but the text that goes along with it and explains things is, so feel free to make a version on our wiki based on that link, but in your own words. Images are a gray area on the Wiki right now, but it would be preferable to also have our own pictures so they are CC-BY-SA.

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HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1

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Editor note: USB card only with no HDD modification, dual booting patched original OS and Linux OSes on HDD, full replacement Linux OS on HDD, etc

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The USB port on the ATV1 can be used for hard drives, wifi, bluetooth, keyboards, mouse, and just about everything else that uses USB. To enable USB on the original ATV OS (after XBMC is installed) follow this guide: HOW-TO:Enable the USB port on Apple TV 1.

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The Apple remote (both white and silver version) works with XBMC and can be customized.
- How do I bring up the context menu? - Press and hold MENU
- How do I bring up the OSD during playback? - Press and hold SELECT
The ATV1 can also learn remotes in its native settings. XBMC will respond to these learned remotes. See here for instructions.
Web interface, including add-on interfaces
Standard Android and iOS remote apps
Rowmote Pro (requires helper, see nitoTV)
The Apple iOS Remote app for iTunes/ATV
Any remote that uses a USB dongle will likely work with the ATV1. This includes the Nyxboard and Boxee remote.

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HOW-TO:Use USB Wifi on Apple TV 1

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Apple TV 1 is "patched" to turn on certain software options required for XBMC to run. The patching is done by using ATV USB Creator that lets you make a patchstick, a bootable USB flash drive which boots the ATV and patches/modifies it. After you patch your Apple TV 1 a new Launcher menu will appear that allows you to download and install XBMC.

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XBMC will not replace the original Apple TV software, it instead works as complement the existing Apple TV software. XBMC is installed onto the Apple TV built-in harddrive but you will still be able you use your Apple TV software as normal. XBMC will only be an extra option that you can launch from the Apple TV's original menu.

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Apple TV 1 runs a slimmed down version of Mac OS X v10.4 and runs XBMC for Mac as a native Mac OS X application.

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To boot directly into XBMC when you turn on the Apple TV 1, follow these instructions: http://iluvatv.wordpress.com/2010/10/06/boot-directly-into-xbmc/ Editor note: need to make our own wiki copy of such instructions. However, they cannot be a direct copy of this link due to copyright reasons. Most raw instructions aren't considered copyrightable, but the text that goes along with it and explains things is, so feel free to make a version on our wiki based on that link, but in your own words.

See also: XBMC for Linux specific FAQ

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