Streaming

[freestylesss]

Can't seem to stream movies on my iPad. Can anybody help?

 

[giradman]

Hi Freestylesss - welcome to the forum!

You'll need to provide some more details: 1) Are you trying to stream using Wi-Fi or 3G/4G (or both)? 2) Have you tested your download speed for either streaming options? If not there are apps & websites for this purpose (e.g. check HERE); 3) What apps are you using for streaming, e.g. TV channels, Netflix, Hulu, etc.? If you have tried multiple apps, do any provide you streaming, i.e. is the problem 'app specific'? and 4) Is this a new problem - have you ever been able to stream on the iPad or have you tried another Wi-Fi hotspot?

Answers to these questions might help provide a solution. A good wireless connection is needed, your network settings need to be correct, and the apps functioning properly. BUT, for a start make sure your network functions w/ other apps, such as mail, and you might want to 'Restart' or 'Reset' your iPad (directions below) - good luck!

When an app (or several) are misbehaving, I usually go through the following steps:

1. Force Close - open the multi-tasking bar (double tap the 'home buttom' or use multi-gesturing and swipe up); press & hold an app until all begin to 'jiggle'; find the offending app(s) and press the 'red circle w/ minus sign' - return to the home screen & try again.

2. Restart - press & hold the 'Sleep/Awake' (a.k.a. power) button until a red slider appears (may take a few seconds) - move the slider to turn off the iPad; then press & hold the same button until the Apple logo appears - wait for a restart.

3. Reset - press & hold the 'Power' and 'Home' buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears - this may take a longer time, so have patience; the iPad will 're-boot' - NOTE that none of these maneuvers will alter your apps, files, or settings.