How to Put Movies on an Apple TV

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Apple TVs are a great device that allow users to play iTunes libraries through the television set. What many users don't realize, however, is that there is a way to play high-quality movies through the Apple TV, too. Read on to learn how to put movies on an Apple TV.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Step 1

Go to the Handbrake website and download the latest version of the Handbrake software.
Step 2

After Handbrake has been installed on the computer, open the program and insert a DVD to be added.
Step 3

With Handbrake open, select "Source" at the top of the application and select the DVD from the drop-down menu.
Step 4

Now, at the main page of the Handbrake software, select the "Apple TV" video format feature.
Step 5

Hit start and allow the DVD to convert to the specified folder (which can be changed by the user).
Step 6

Once the DVD has been converted (the process usually takes a little less than two hours), open iTunes and select "Add File to Library."
Step 7

Select the converted video file and it will be in iTunes.
Step 8

Finally, click on the Apple TV logo on iTunes and the find the "Movies" tab. Make sure the Apple TV is set to sync automatically.
Step 9

Enjoy the movie on the Apple TV.