iConnected: Use AirPlay, iCloud, Apps, and More to Bring Your Apple Devices Together

Whether at work or at home, syncing multiple Apple devices can help you achieve an organized, streamlined, harmonized life. With this unique resource, you discover how to get the most out of AirPlay and iCloud, Apple's streaming and cloud services. Featuring a four-color design and packed with helpful codes, tips, and tricks, this accessible book shows you how to write a document on an iMac at home and then continue editing it on an iPad while on the go without worrying about synching the devices to each other. Perhaps you're interested in watching a movie on an iPhone during the commute home and then stream that movie to an HDTV via an Apple TV once you're back on the couch. Those are just a sneak preview of the tutorials in this book that will show you how to take full advantage of the cross-family integration of Apple's products.

• Walks you through how to keep your documents, apps, e-mails, messages, and photos in sync across all of your iOS and Mac OS X devices
• Shows you how to DJ your own event with music streaming via AirPlay to multiple speakers across your home or venue and even allow guests to add songs to the playlist via the cloud
• Explains how you can give professional presentations direct from your Mac or iOS device on an HDTV or projector using AirPlay mirroring
• Details ways to time shift your entertainment by accessing books, movies, music, TV shows, and games on all your devices, wherever you are
• Guides you through instructions for playing games on your iPhone or iPad while viewing them on your HDTV

Get organized at work and at home with synced contacts, bookmarks, and e-mails on all of your devices via WiFi and cellular data with this book as your guide!

What if all your iOS devices could talk to each other — without your help? If you could get your iPad, MacBook, iPhone, and other devices to sync themselves?

You can. With iCloud, AirPlay, and other specialized tools, you can make your iPhone the remote for your Apple TV. Let Apple TV turn your HDTV into a monitor for your MacBook. Create a document on your iPad at Starbucks, edit it on your iMac when you get home, and never have to sync a thing. Here's how the magic works.

• Maximize iCloud™ with free services, storage, synced e-book and music purchases, and more
• Seamlessly stream media across all your devices with AirPlay™
• Mirror games from iOS devices to Apple TV®
• Back up, access, and share all types of files, anywhere

Whether at work or at home, syncing multiple Apple devices can help you achieve an organized, streamlined, harmonized life. With this unique resource, you discover how to get the most out of AirPlay and iCloud, Apple's streaming and cloud services. Featuring a four-color design and packed with helpful codes, tips, and tricks, this accessible book shows you how to write a document on an iMac at home and then continue editing it on an iPad while on the go without worrying about synching the devices to each other. Perhaps you're interested in watching a movie on an iPhone during the commute home and then stream that movie to an HDTV via an Apple TV once you're back on the couch. Those are just a sneak preview of the tutorials in this book that will show you how to take full advantage of the cross-family integration of Apple's products.

• Walks you through how to keep your documents, apps, e-mails, messages, and photos in sync across all of your iOS and Mac OS X devices
• Shows you how to DJ your own event with music streaming via AirPlay to multiple speakers across your home or venue and even allow guests to add songs to the playlist via the cloud
• Explains how you can give professional presentations direct from your Mac or iOS device on an HDTV or projector using AirPlay mirroring
• Details ways to time shift your entertainment by accessing books, movies, music, TV shows, and games on all your devices, wherever you are
• Guides you through instructions for playing games on your iPhone or iPad while viewing them on your HDTV

Get organized at work and at home with synced contacts, bookmarks, and e-mails on all of your devices via WiFi and cellular data with this book as your guide!

We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby xvii

The eWorld Debacle   xvii

New Beginnings with iTools   xix

The Year of Mac    xix

It’s Not You, It’s MobileMe    xx

And Then There Was iCloud    xxi

Notes on This Book    xxi

Chapter 1: iCloud Explained

Why Do You Need iCloud?    4

What Hardware and Software Do You Need?   6

SIDEBAR: iCloud Compatibility    7

Do You Need to Buy Storage?   8

What Is an Apple ID?   9

Do You Already Have iCloud?  10

Set Up iCloud on All Your Devices    12

On a new iOS device     12

On an existing iOS device   15

On a Mac      15

Add an iCloud account to a Windows PC     16

Add an iCloud account to an Apple TV    17

What Is AirPlay?    17

What hardware and software do you need?    18

Set up an AirPlay network   19

SIDEBAR: Use Siri to Get More Information   20

Where Is the AirPlay Button? 21

Chapter 2: Access Your Music and Movies on All Your Devices

Download Your Previous iTunes Purchases on Any iCloud Device  23

Download previous music, movie, and TV purchases   24

Download previous iBooks purchases  27

Download previously purchased apps     28

Download podcasts      30

Download iTunes U courses     30

Turn on Automatic iTunes Downloads   31

Sync iTunes Store Previews with iCloud    33

Use iTunes Match   34

Make the most of iTunes Match   35

SIDEBAR: The Benefits of Cleaning Your iTunes Library    37

Subscribe to iTunes Match on a Mac or PC     40

Access your music through iTunes Match    41

SIDEBAR: A Day in the Life: iCloud Music and Movies    42

Chapter 3: Stream Music and Movies across Your Home

The AirPlay Alternative    45

Are You AirPlay-Ready Already? 46

What Do You Want AirPlay to Do for You?    47

The dream AirPlay setup    48

The more realistic AirPlay setup    49

Test Your AirPlay Network    50

Stream Music and Other Audio  52

Stream audio from your iOS device via AirPlay     52

Stream audio from iOS apps    53

Use the Remote app to control streaming music    54

Stream music from iTunes with the Remote App    56

Stream to multiple AirPlay devices from the Remote app  56

Stream Audio from iTunes   58

Stream Audio from Other Apps  60

Stream audio from your Mac    60

Stream audio from a computer to AirPlay devices via Airfoil    61

Use a computer or mobile device as an AirPlay speaker   64

Stream audio from TVs, radios, and other analog devices via a computer    67

Stream audio from TVs, radios, and other analog devices via an iOS device      68

SIDEBAR: Get Your Video Ready for Streaming   69

Control Airfoil streaming on an iOS device with Reemote 70

Stream Video via AirPlay   71

Stream video stored on an iOS device to an Apple TV    72

SIDEBAR: Android and AirPlay     72

Stream web video from an iOS device to an Apple TV    74

Stream video from an iOS app to an Apple TV   74

Stream only audio in video streaming from an iOS device    76

Stream video via AirPlay from a computer    77

Slingbox and Other Streaming Alternatives    78

SIDEBAR: A Day in the Life: Streaming Music and Movies    79

The Bluetooth Alternative to AirPlay    80

Pair Bluetooth devices    81

Use Bluetooth speakers in an AirPlay network   85

Chapter 4: Entertain Yourself from the Couch

Play Games   88

Mirror games to an Apple TV    89

Play multiplayer games     90

Play multiplayer games online     91

Play with others via Game Center  92

Use gaming subscription services and stores     94

Accessorize your gaming    95

Remote-Control Your Entertainment    96

Control an Apple TV from an iOS device     97

SIDEBAR: The Miracle of Music Recognition    100

Access your iTunes content through an Apple TV    101

Play content from your iTunes library from your Apple TV   102

Use the iTunes Store on an Apple TV  103

Change the default video resolution on an Apple TV    103

SIDEBAR: Watch Cable and Satellite TV on Your iOS Device    104

Rent or buy movies and TV shows on an Apple TV   105

SIDEBAR: TV Guide Apps   106

Add movies and TV shows to your Apple TV’s wish list  107

Get movie and TV recommendations from your Apple TV   107

SIDEBAR: Watch More Sports with Your iOS Device   108

Control Set-Top Boxes and Other Devices   110

Chapter 5: Take, Sync, and Share Photos

Set Up Photo Stream    116

SIDEBAR: Share Video Streams    119

Test your Photo Stream    120

Extra features for iPhoto users    120

Share Photo Streams  121

Create a Shared Photo Stream on an iOS device   123

Create a Shared Photo Stream in iPhoto or Aperture    125

Create a Shared Photo Stream on a PC     126

Invite more people and remove subscribers from a Shared Photo Stream    127

Viewing Shared Photo Streams shared by others     129

“Like” and comment on Shared Photo Stream photos   130

Share Photo Journals with the iPhoto App   130

Create and share a Photo Journal to iCloud   132

Send Photos via E-mail on an iOS Device    134

Send Photos to Social Media Sites from an iOS Device   136

Store Images in Your Photo Stream    137

Save images from websites in Safari     137

Take a screenshot on an iOS device  138

Assign a Photo to an iCloud Contact    138

Stream Photos to a TV   140

Display photos from an iOS device on an Apple TV   140

Stream a slideshow of photos from an iOS device to an Apple TV 141

Give Presentations via AirPlay  143

Access Your Photos on an Apple TV   145

Access photos stored on your computer on an Apple TV    146

Access Photo Stream photos on an Apple TV   147

Play Photo Stream photos or iPhoto albums as a slideshow on an Apple TV     148

SIDEBAR: A Day in the Life: Photos that Share Memories    149

Set Photo Stream photos or iPhoto albums as an Apple TV screen saver      150

Chapter 6: Stay in Touch

Check Your Connections    153

Use Contacts with iCloud   154

Keep Contacts up to date anywhere 155

Enhance contact information for Siri  156

SIDEBAR: Share Contacts with a Bump      158

Integrate Facebook contacts     159

Text and Video-Chat  161

Enable iMessage     161

Enable FaceTime     163

Use Skype as Your Universal Phone    165

Get Local with Location Services    166

Set up Find My iPhone    169

Locate devices with Find My iPhone 169

Use the Find My Friends app     172

E-mail Wherever You Are   175

Set an out-of-office message for iCloud mail   177

SIDEBAR: Sync Contacts and Calendars with Android    177

Use iCloud e-mail forwarding    178

Set iCloud mail rules     179

SIDEBAR: A Day in the Life: Contacts, Messages, and E-mail   179

Stay Connected While Traveling    180

Get maps and directions    181

Connect to your car’s stereo    182

Keep devices charged    183

Use portable speakers   185

Get wireless accessories for travelers 186

Use an iPhone or iPad as a personal Wi-Fi hotspot    188

Chapter 7: Staying Organized on the Move

Connect Your Calendars    191

Set up Calendars for iCloud    192

Add other calendar services    193

SIDEBAR: Check the Status of iCloud Services     195

Add a new iCloud calendar    196

Share calendars      197

Sync Notes and Reminders  200

Create reminders     202

Create reminders with Siri on an iOS device    204

Create reminder lists    205

Share reminder lists     206

Set the default reminders list and sync frequency     207

Create and Share Notes   207

Apply formatting and add attachments to notes     208

Change the default notes font    210

Create notes folders    211

Share notes      212

Use non-iCloud notes with the Notes app     212

Set the default Notes account    213

Dictate Text     214

SIDEBAR: Translate Foreign Languages      216

Surf the Web More Easily with Bookmarks   216

Get your bookmarks in order     218

Add bookmarks individually    219

Edit the bookmarks bar    219

Add bookmarks to your iOS device’s Home screen    220

Sync bookmarks from different browsers to iCloud   220

SIDEBAR: Stay Stealthy with Private Browsing     221

Create a Reading List for access anywhere on any device   222

Access open tabs in Safari on any device with iCloud Tabs   223

Quickly store all open tabs as bookmarks in Safari    224

Organize Yourself with Evernote    225

SIDEBAR: A Day in the Life: Calendars, Notes, Reminders, and Bookmarks     225

Chapter 8: Back Up, Store, and Share Files

Back Up via iCloud   229

Manually back up to iTunes    230

Manage iCloud storage    232

Restore devices from iCloud backups     233

Buy more iCloud storage   235

Use iCloudcom    236

SIDEBAR: Back Up Your Mac, Too    236

Edit iCloud settings online     238

Access iCloudcom on an iOS device     239

Use iCloud Documents   240

Turn on iCloud Documents    241

Share iCloud documents on a Mac   242

Share iCloud documents on an iOS device     243

Transfer files via iCloudcom    244

Create folders for iCloud documents     245

Use Cloud Storage Services  246

Use File Sharing   247

Access files remotely with Back to My Mac    247

Share files between Macs with AirDrop     249

Share files between computers and iOS devices    250

Use Remote Disc to access another Mac’s optical drive  251

Chapter 9: Do Even More with iCloud and AirPlay

Mac Mini Media Center  257

Network    257

Network drives    258

Wireless range extenders   258

Powerline networking     259

Printers     259

Remote Control    261

Share screens with a remote Mac using Back to My Mac    261

Control a Mac or PC from an iOS device    263

Control cameras with an iOS device  268

Smart Watch    269

Home Automation   269

Wireless CCTV    271

Meat Thermometer   271

Fitness Gear    272

iPad Headrest Mount    273

GarageBand    274

iA Writer    275

E-cards     276

Memo Sticky Notes   277

Ridiculous Luxuries   277

Appendix: Apple TV Tips and Tricks

Get More While Watching Movies and TV Shows  280

Get More While Listening to Music and Podcasts  283

Get More While Listening to Internet Radio Stations   283

Set Up and Use a Remote Control     285

Make the Apple TV Play More than Apple Wants  289

Index 293