Apple TV: convert MKV Videos to stream
You have next to the Apple TV, a device with OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, you can stream the MKV files directly.
- Connect your Mac or MacBook and your Apple TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
- On the Mac, the right appears at the top of the menu bar the AirPlay icon.
- Select the Apple TV and start the desired Video. The succeed for example, with the free VLC Player.
- Start by double-clicking on the image in the full screen mode, it will stream the MKV Video easily to the Apple TV.
MKVs via AirPlay on Apple TV
Apple TV: convert MKV Videos to convert and play
Since the Apple TV does not support the MKV Format of the Videos, alternatively, in a compatible Format to convert. This process, depending on Hardware, only a few minutes.
- You can download a conversion Software for the Video files. This is, among other things, Handbrake for Windows and Handbrake for Mac OS.
- Top left, click on "Source" and select the MKV file from your Computer.
- Select under "Output Settings" Format "MP4" and click on the Button "Start".
- The Video is then converted from MKV to MP4. On request, you can make further settings on the Video.
- After that, you can transfer the files as usual on the Apple TV and play it.
Handbrake: MKV file into MP4
In the next practical tip we will show you how to make your Apple TV a complete reset.
