as we were just starting to work on boxee the first version of Apple TV came out.
it looked great, the boot video was amazing, but then it lacked some basic stuff (video format limitation, ability to connect to multiple sources, streaming of photos, connectivity to other Internet services, etc.). so we stuck to our Mac Minis, which are more expensive but don’t make you live in a closed garden.
when Scott Davilla told us he is working on getting xbmc/boxee to run on Apple TV we got really excited. we dusted off the Apple TV units..
earlier today Scott released the USB flash drive creator for the AppleTV, which makes it relatively easy to get your Apple TV to run xbmc/boxee.
it adds a new menu option to your Apple TV that enables the user to launch boxee (as well as keep on using the Frontrow stuff). once you run boxee on Apple TV you can do stuff like play almost any video format, get a much richer experience of browsing your media library, listen to music from last.fm, send recommendations to friends, and more. you get the full boxee experience.
how to install boxee on your Apple TV:
- download the ATVUSB-Creator from http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/
- insert a “bootable” USB drive into your Mac (Windows and Linux versions coming soon)
- run the ATVUSB-Creator and select which plug-ins you’d like to install
- remove the USB drive and plug it into your Apple TV
- power on your Apple TV and the patchstick will run the ATV bootloader
- after the bootloader finishes, remove it and restart your Apple TV
- it now has options for Boxee / XBMC on the main menu
- click on Boxee, then select update (this will download boxee from the Internet)
- once boxee is done installing, restart your Apple TV
- disable your Apple TV screensaver (set it to ‘never’)
- click “Boxee”, then select “Boxee” in the sub-menu to start boxee.
update from Gidon Coussin:
try to disable the default Apple TV screen saver. it may cause xbmc/boxee to freeze (or more accurately lose control of the remote)
update from Scott Davilla:
Quick Help
1) if the sha1 checksum fails, then the download of 2Z694-5428-3.dmg failed and you need to delete it from the downloads folder.
2) WARNING DO NOT RUN THE USB PATCHSTICK TWICE, there is an error that will require a AppleTV Factory Restore to fix if you run the PATCHSTICK twice. Much apologies if this has happened and a new version is on it’s way up. Once again, DO NOT RUN a patchstick made from atvusb-creator-1.0.0.b1.tar.gz TWICE.
3) And take the spaces out of the name of the folder name in atvusb-creator-1.0.b2.tar.gz
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Send me one if someone gets a chance!!!
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Thanks so much!!
~Max
I finally got boxee on my ATV, now I just need a user name and PW – waiting on an invite – if anyone can help speed me along with a spare invite, please send it to rmesnd@gmail.com
I'm all installed and ready to go on Apple TV. Now all I need is a userid so I can log in.
Please send as soon as you can… I'm dying to see if this is the service I've been looking for!
I left my email in the submission form, but in case it speeds things up, my email is my_ebiz@verizon.net. I'l be sitting here staring at my screen, waiting for my invite to arrive….
I just installed the patchstick and worked great. I too would love to have an invite to check out HULU.
Thanks
Hi, I would really like an invite to Boxee!
Please send me one… my mail is tom2006(at)gmail.com
Thank you in advance!
invite please ayjahsun@gmail.com
Please invite me to boxee figgerjig at hotmail dot com
thanks!!
I need a boxee invite if anyone can throw me one that would be great.
scioncraze@gmail.com
any chance i could get an invite please i hardly use my atv and this would finally give me some more usage!
any chance i could get an invite please i hardly use my atv and this would finally give me some more usage!
That would be amazing!
johnnyv95@gmail.com
thanks a lot!
hey there globals! I've just loaded the XBMC / Boxee patch stick onto my Apple TV. I'm so far enjoying the likes of shoutcast and lastfm streaming from my HIFI. I've signed up for a boxee account and am waiting (can this process be expidited – trabraham at g mail dot com?). I'm looking forward to getting started with boxee and am especially looking forward to Hulu. I do anticipate an issue with Hulu though, as I'm located in Singapore. Does anyone know if I can mask my IP address on my Apple TV box in order to get Hulu working here?
Cheers all!
Todd
I would love to have an invite to boxee everthing is installed on my apple tv just waiting for an invite from boxee. it's been 4 weeks still no invite some pls help.
many thx
ibellu
mr-ib@comcast.net
I have successfully used the atvusb-creator patchstick, Boxee is running fine but I have no invite to Boxee. I requested one, but is there a way to expedite this process? Thank you so much I'm looking forward to using this!!
please send an invite. dying to try out boxee!!!!
billypaulson@mac.com
Just wanted to say that this is the coolest thing ever! Boxee works awesome on my MacBook and on my AppleTV. This makes both devices so much more fun!
Would someone PLEASE send me an invite to boxee!!!???? Very eager to try out. THANX!!!
I signed up for the alpha…but donno how long the wait will be…any way I can get an invite faster?
thanks
Avner,
Been waiting 4 weeks to try out Boxee, with no invite. After stumbling through numerous installation issues, it seems to be working except that i cannot try out due to lack of login. Could you plz send me an invite.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers and congrats on what appears to be a ground-breaking product!
Appreciate if anyone could send me an invite……thanks…….:)
Could someone please send me an invite?
Please please please please please!!!!!
dmdavies AT gmail dot com
Danke!
Having had an Apple TV for a while now and gotten SOME mileage out of it, I was psyched to read about Boxee (particularly since I just discovered and got addicted to Hulu).
Put in an application for the download a few weeks ago – can't wait to get it (I'm actually psyched for Mondays, hoping it'll show up !).
Could someone please send me an invite? I have boxee installed on my Apple TV, and I can't wait to try it out! Thanks!!!
@avner would love an invite, i'm an os x developer and am really curious to try this out on my apple tv and provide feedback. that would be so great. thanks bud!
Waiting for an invite from boxee, could take weeks. Was wondering if anyone has a boxee invite they could send. Appreciate it if so!
popcritical at yahoo dot com
I just installed everything and am looking at the screen waiting for my invite. Is there any way to get an invite earlier so I don't have to wait for a few weeks?
Hi Avner I just got ATV, the version is 2.2.. Will boxee load on that version, if so can I get an Invite to try this out. I am using an Imac if that matters.
Invite, please? Thanks.
I installed boxee but can not get past login as I have none.
Can I get an invite?
Hi. I too have an ATV and need motivation to start using it more often. Can you send me an invite please? Much appreciated. Thanks. aviturgeman@gmail.com.
I've been waiting for weeks as well and just bought an Apple TV. Anyone care to offer me an invite? Please?
Hi need help…..Just installed boxee on my ATV but still waiting for my account. Can anyone invite me please? Thanks!
I just installed boxee on my atv and was wondering if someone could send me an invite to
jeremybaldwin225 at hotmail dot com
Hi everyone. Just installed boxee on my ATV. Can somebody send me an invite.
soybean@me.com
Thanks!
Installed Boxee on Apple TV. Loving the interface, but I need content! I signed up at the Boxee website a month ago but haven't gotten an invite yet. Can someone send me one? syncboy@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Hi. Boxee sounds great. Can somebody send me an invite to nico.hamel@gmail.com ?
Hey so I just ran through the installation with the patchstick. And now I am at the "add new user" screen. I just signed up on boxee's site but it says that it may take a week or so. Is there anyway someone can invite me or expedite this? Thanks. Dirtyjerz98@gmail.com
This is even cooler than XBMC on my XBOX. And that's pretty coool. I'm so excited to try Boxee on my Apple TV. I registered but still need an invite. Any idea how long the wait list is?? If anyone has an extra invite I would love to participate.
I noticed in earlier posts that some were invited to boxee without having to wait? Any chance I could get one. Just installed it and now waiting to log in.
Would love an invite if that is still possible. dkylecostello@yahoo.com
Is there anyone out there that has any extra invites?
Please send me the invite!!! Thanks in advance!!!
fvoin@mail.ru
I would LOVE to try boxee on my atv. Ive been frustrated how limited it is but know it's potential. Help please and Merry Christmas!
Just got my first ATV would like to get started using Boxee etc.
Please invite me. Merry Xmas!
My ATV is all ready to rock just need boxee invite anyone? anyone? dhford1 at yahoo.com. Thanks in advance!
For a boxee invite just go to boxee.com and check the forums. Ask a guy name Marve or something like that for an invite. Make sure you sign up first so they have your email address. Another way is follow boxee on twitter and ask for an invite there.
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Hi,
Am desparate to try boxee, but need an invite from an exisiting user…anyone sign me up?
Many Thanks
Proud ATV Owner
Just got an ATV for christmas and am excited to try it out… Anyone have an invite to spare?
Thanks!
INVITE please!
brendan@keefe.net