Does Apple still support Time Capsule?

Does Apple still support Time Capsule?

Even though Apple discontinued the Time Capsule in 2018, the product is still in use by many Mac users, and a flaw in the Seagate drive inside could put data at risk. The news was first reported by the German data recovery company Datenrettung Berlin (via Golem).

Does Time Capsule have AirPlay?

There is no update for the AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule as those devices do not have an audio jack and thus don’t support AirPlay.

How do I play movies from Time Capsule to Apple TV?

Try the Apple TV app, called Infuse Pro 4. It will allow you to select your Time Capsule shares to access movies to stream to the Apple TV. I just tried the Lite version on my iPad and it happily plays video from the TC.

Can Apple Time Capsule be used as an external hard drive?

Yes, it is possible to just use the Time Capsule as a network drive to store files. You don’t have to use it for Time Machine backups.

What can I do with my old Apple Time Capsule?

Well, the Time Capsule is a wireless Internet router, that also has a built-in hard drive. It is primarily designed to perform as a router but also to be the backup destination for Time Machine. You can also attach a USB hard drive and/or USB printer to the Time Capsule and share them over the network to other clients.

Can you use Apple Time Capsule as an external hard drive?

Yes, it is possible to just use the Time Capsule as a network drive to store files. You don’t have to use it for Time Machine backups. However, if you haven’t already purchased it, I would highly recommend against doing so for just using it for this purpose.

How does Apple Time Capsule work?

Apple sells a network device called a Time Capsule which is designed to work with Time Machine. This makes Time Capsule a great way to make sure all your Macs are backed up all the time. While its backup features are Mac-specific, Time Capsule works as a network router with devices from other manufacturers, too.

How do I connect my time capsule to my TV?

Helpful answers

1. Make sure Airport is on same WiFi network as AppleTV.
2. Any shared drives will appear on Local Network tab, select your airport.
3. User will be :: admin.
4. Password will be the disk password you setup on your time capsule.
5. Click Save.

Why did Apple stop making time capsules?

Though this change includes the AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme, we are focusing on the AirPort Time Capsule because many of our clients use it as a backup storage device. With Apple no longer selling the device, consumers are left with a functional device that does not keep pace with networking technology.

What should I replace my Apple Time Capsule with?

As Bob has mentioned, there is no direct replacement for Apple’s Time Capsule. The closest would be to use a wireless router that also supports Time Machine. For those, I would suggest routers from either Asus or Synology. Neither have built-in drives, but do support an external USB drive for TM.

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