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Q: What update do I need to get Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 (11G63b) to run Apple TV?

What update do I need to get Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 (11G63b) to run Apple TV? I have been told its about $19.95 aus can someone please give me a link so I can  get the correct update to run the Apple Tv through my Mac

Thanks

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Feb 9, 2014 11:04 PM

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Q: What update do I need to get Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 (11G63b) to run Apple TV?

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  • by diesel vdub,

    diesel vdub diesel vdub Feb 10, 2014 7:52 AM in response to tesskim
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    Feb 10, 2014 7:52 AM in response to tesskim

    No update is going to make a computer "run" AppleTV.

     

    If you are referring to using AirPlay Mirroring to display the Mac on the AppleTV, that requires OSX 10.8 or higher.

     

    Requirements for AirPlay in OS X

    An Apple TV;

    A supported Mac

    AirPlay Mirroring in OS X takes advantage of the hardware capabilities of recent Macs to deliver high frame rates while maintaining optimal system performance. The following Mac models support AirPlay Mirroring::

    • iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
    • Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
    • MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
    • Mac Pro (Late 2013)
  • by tesskim ,

    tesskim tesskim Feb 13, 2014 4:51 AM in response to tesskim
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    Feb 13, 2014 4:51 AM in response to tesskim

    THanks diesel vdub I was referring to airplay,

    My pro doesn't seem to have the option of turn on AirPlay to mirror

    My Mac is about 2 years old so doesn't exceed mid 2011 so I think the dates are slightly wrong when it comes to having the capabilities of AirPlay option for my model, my Apple TV is about 1 month old, and I would just like a link to go to  upgrade my mac book pro model, so I can have that option to play Apple TV , I'm having trouble navigating to try and find the info on which update I need to purchase and download.

    THanks for your time

  • by diesel vdub,

    diesel vdub diesel vdub Feb 13, 2014 9:52 AM in response to tesskim
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    Feb 13, 2014 9:52 AM in response to tesskim

    Posting to the appropriate Mac forums would be a better place to find information on upgrading the Mac, or a simple google search. 

  • by vazandrew,

    vazandrew vazandrew Feb 13, 2014 11:19 AM in response to tesskim
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    Feb 13, 2014 11:19 AM in response to tesskim

    If you want to verify what model your Mac is you can go to About This Mac (top left) and select More Info.

     

    Upgrading the OS can be done via the Mac App Store.

  • by Rudegar,

    Rudegar Rudegar Feb 13, 2014 11:59 AM in response to tesskim
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    Feb 13, 2014 11:59 AM in response to tesskim

    What macs support mirror

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5404