HT201343: Use AirPlay to display video from your Mac on an HDTV

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ajsmiley12
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Q: I have all the requirements on my computer for mirroring my computer to the apple tv but I don't have that option. why?

I just bought my macbook pro last March 2012 and I have all the computer requirements for the ability to mirror my computer to my apple tv however I do not have the option on my computer.  Why?

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Posted on Apr 18, 2013 8:53 AM

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ajsmiley12

Q: I have all the requirements on my computer for mirroring my computer to the apple tv but I don't have that option. why?

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  • by mende1,

    mende1 mende1 Apr 18, 2013 8:56 AM in response to ajsmiley12
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    Apr 18, 2013 8:56 AM in response to ajsmiley12

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities

     

    Open  > About this Mac, and tell me what OS X version you have. You need OS X 10.8 to be able to use AirPlay Mirroring.

     

    If you haven't got Mountain Lion, open the App Store and purchase Mountain Lion. While its installer is being downloaded, make a backup of your data and check that your applications are compatible > http://www.roaringapps.com

     

    When its download finishes, the Mountain Lion installer will show up, so follow the steps. After upgrading, you will see the AirPlay menu on the menu bar.

     

    If you don't want to upgrade, you can use a third-party app like AirParrot > http://www.airparrot.com