Got an Apple TV for Christmas? Here's how to set it up

Did you find a new Apple TV under the tree or in your Christmas stocking this morning? If you did, you're probably anxious to get it set up and running just as soon as you're done drinking more eggnog and eating those waffles. This is the perfect time to check out some instructions from us on how to set up your new device. Follow along, and we'll give you the info you need to get your Apple TV up and running in no time.

We're also taking questions all day on our tricks & tips Twitter account, Ask_TUAW. Pipe up if you need help!

1) Make sure your TV is going to work with the Apple TV. You need a TV with an available HDMI input that is capable of displaying 720p HDTV. If you don't, then now is the time to take a break and brave the after-Christmas sales to buy yourself a new TV. C'mon, you deserve it.

2) Get an HDMI cable. Guess what? Unless Santa also left you an HDMI cable to connect your TV to the Apple TV, you're going to have to wait to play with your new toy. Of course, you can always steal the cable that's currently connecting your Blu-Ray player to the HDTV, and replace it tomorrow when you go to the mall to return that hideous chartreuse and maroon sweater Aunt TUAW gave you for Christmas. But seriously, folks, you need an HDMI cable. Six feet is usually a good length.

3) Open the Apple TV box. There's not much in that little box. You'll see some paperwork, a nice little aluminum remote, a power cord, and the black box that is the Apple TV. Take 'em all out, but be sure to keep the box until you know everything works. By the way, there is a Setup Guide in the box. It has a black cover with ?TV printed on it. It'll tell you a lot of the same stuff I'm writing here, but if you threw it out with the wrapping paper, at least you have my instructions to follow.

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Got an Apple TV for Christmas? Here's how to set it up originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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