WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro – Rip DVD Movies to Apple TV Supported Format

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How to Play DVDs on Apple TV? -3 Methods

Updated on Sep 13, 2024

Have no idea about how to play DVDs on Apple TV? Read this article to learn the 3 simple methods: Converting DVDs to Apple TV supported formats; Streaming the DVD to your TV via AirPlay; and Streaming DVDs to Apple TV via VLC.

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Does Apple TV Play DVDs?

Q: I own a large collection of movie DVDs. These are conventional pre-recorded DVDs that I purchased in retail stores. Can the USB SuperDrive work on Apple TV (Gen 4) playing DVDs?

A: Unfortunately, this is not possible. The Apple USB SuperDrive only works with Macs without a built-in Disk Drive, and Apple TV does not recognize the DVD player as a compatible device. Actually, Apple TV user can purchase or rent movies and TV series in iTunes Store, or stream videos from Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, etc. but if you still want to watch the physical discs you collected, here introduce three easy and effective methods to play DVD on Apple TV.

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Method 1 - Digitize DVD to Apple TV Supported Format

The once-for-all way to watch DVD on Apple TV is to convert the physical disc to a digital video file and then sync or stream the converted video to your Apple TV. You can easily convert homemade DVD with Handbrake yet all commercial DVDs are DRM-protected with various encryption technology. Hence, a powerful DVD Ripper for Apple TV that can remove DVD copy protection and convert any DVD is a must-have. WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro is a simple and powerful software. It can bypass any DVD copy protection and allows you to convert DVD to your Apple TV in simple clicks. Now, install the software and go deeply into the steps.

How to Convert DVD to Apple TV Supported Format and Play DVD on Apple TV

Before start, please free download free download and install the software on PC.

Step 1. Load DVD Sources into the Apple TV Converter

Pop a DVD disc into your PC. Then open WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro. Click on “DVD Disc”, select the needed DVD drive letter and press “OK”. The software will automatically detect, analyze and decrypt the DVD and check the main title.

Step 2. Choose Output Format as Apple TV

Click on “Output Format” button on the right and choose your Apple TV model under Apple tab so as to play DVD on Apple TV. You can convert DVD to Apple TV 4K and Apple TV 4. You can also convert DVD to iPad, iPhone, and other Apple devices according to your needs.

Step 3. Start the Conversion and Watch DVD on Apple TV

Specify the output path via the three dots button at the bottom of the software. Then click on “Run” to start the conversion. WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro is equipped with the support for hardware acceleration so it can achieve the conversion speed greatly when compared with other similar tools. Once the conversion is completed, you can transmit the converted movie file to iTunes and sync it to Apple TV.

Tips. If you want to add subtitles to the DVD movie, open the “T” drop-down list, and select “Add subtitle” to add subtitle in ASS and SRT formats. Or you can choose a needed subtitle from the DVD movie like forced subtitles.

Method 2 - Stream DVD to Apple TV via AirPlay Mirroring

Apple TV DVD Player

For Mac users, you can take advantage of AirPlay to play DVD on Apple TV. Just insert the DVD disc into the internal/external DVD player on your Mac, play the DVD using VLC, and then stream and mirror your display to the Apple TV in the same network. Please note that with built-in Apple DVD player software, you aren't allowed to stream protected DVD content, or you may meet the problems like DVD player encountered a system error and grey checkerboard pattern screen.

AirPlay Mirroring requires a second-generation Apple TV or later and it’s supported on iMac (Mid 2011 or newer), Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer), and MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer). When there is an Apple TV in the same network as your Mac, you will see the AirPlay menu in the menu bar. Click “Mirror Apple TV” and the AirPlay Mirroring will start. Then you can play a DVD on PC, which will be also display on your Apple TV synchronously.

Method 3 - Stream DVD to Apple TV via VLC

Play DVD on Apple TV via VLC

If you are a Windows user, you can use VLC to stream DVDs to Apple TV. VLC is a powerful media player that supports playing DVD. You can use it to play the DVD disc and add the DVD to Apple TV with an HDMI cable. However, note that VLC cannot play some encrypted DVDs.

Here are the steps.

Step 1. Use an HDMI cable to connect your computer and Apple TV. Then insert your DVD into the computer. If your computer has no DVD drive, you may need an external drive.

Step 2. Launch VLC and click "Media" > "Open Disc" to choose the disc from the "Disc Selection" section.

Step 3. Click the "Play" button to play the DVD in VLC.

Step 4. On your Apple TV, choose VLC on the home screen. Then, you can find the DVD playing on Apple TV.

Play DVD on Any Apple TV without Version Requirements

WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro offers a permanent solution to play DVD on Apple TV. If your Apple TV and Mac don’t support AirPlay Mirroring, you can still easily play desired DVD movies on your Apple TV after you convert the DVDs to Apple supported formats with WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro. Besides, you will never encounter incompatibility issues since WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro offers the optimized presets for Apple TV. Try it now to enjoy movies freely.

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