Firecore has just announced that thanks to Remote HD, the 1st gen AppleTV is now able to act as an AirPlay compatible device
How does it work? 1. If you don't already have Remote HD purchase it here [iTunes link]. 2. Install Remote HD on your AppleTV through the Maintenance --> Install Extras menu. 3. Restart your AppleTV. 4. Connect to your AppleTV with Remote HD - the AppleTV will now be recognized in all AirPlay compatible applications.
What can I stream? * Video, YouTube, video podcasts, and photos from iOS devices. * Video, and video podcasts from iTunes. * Video from other 3rd party apps if your iOS devices is modified to do so. * Audio streaming coming soon.
Try it out and let us know how well this works for you. You will need to have a jailbroken AppleTV.
What a shame on company like Apple. They decided to leave the old apple tv out with the greed to sell new ones, but remote hd has added wonderfully added it. I am in love with my old apple tv again.
Thanks remote hd and shame on you apple.