#CONNECTING TO APOLLO CLOUD FULL#
#CONNECTING TO APOLLO CLOUD TV#

The Apollo works across multiple platforms, with apps available for PCs, Macs, Android, and iOS devices, and it can be used to share, store, and back up any type of file. Uploading and streaming content from Apollo is restricted by your home Internet speeds, so file transfer and streaming speeds are not always going to match speeds downloading from a cloud service.

#CONNECTING TO APOLLO CLOUD FULL#

The Apollo can be set up using any of the available apps.Īpollo is a network-attached storage device, which means the files uploaded to it are available anywhere an Internet connection is available, much like a full cloud-based service like Dropbox. Setting up the Apollo was straightforward - I plugged in the necessary cables and then followed a setup process through the iOS app that involved creating an account and establishing a connection. The Apollo will need to be connected to a router through an included Ethernet cable and plugged into a power source.

#CONNECTING TO APOLLO CLOUD TV#

It is small enough that I was able to stash it behind my TV set where it wasn't visible. With its small size, the Apollo fits well on a desk, media stand, or shelf, allowing it to be discretely placed wherever a router is located. In my testing, the Apollo was quiet during operation. It includes a Gigabit Ethernet port, a USB 3.0 port (for plugging into a computer and for attaching an additional hard drive for backing up the Apollo), 1GB RAM, a 1GHz Marvell ARMADA 380 CPU, and the aforementioned 4TB SATA hard drive.

Made from a clean white plastic, the Apollo measures in at 5.6 inches by 7.5 inches and it is 2.4 inches thick with a rectangular shape.Īs seen in the photo below, it's not much taller than an iPhone 6s Plus, and it's similar in size to many home cable modems and routers. The Apollo is compact and sleek looking, with an aesthetic that easily matches Apple's own line of devices.

The Apollo, priced at $299, is being sold exclusively through and in Apple retail stores starting on June 7.Īpollo is a 4TB network-attached storage device, which plugs into a router to connect to a home (or small business) Wi-Fi network.

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