jdiala

Q: AirPlay not working with iPad mini using MacBook to share internet connection

Hello everyone,

 

I am currently using my iPad mini and an Apple TV connected to a projector in my classroom. I used to have a small USB powered wireless access point connected to the school's wired connection, but the head IT guys downtown said its not allowed. Now I'm using my MacBook to share the wired connection wirelessly to both the Apple TV and the iPad. I can browse without any issues on both devices using this method, but I can't mirror my iPad mini's display onto the Apple TV anymore. The AirPlay icon shows up on the iPad, but when I click on it, it doesn't work. Is there any way to get AirPlay mirroring to work using my MacBook to share the internet connection?

iPad Mini, iOS 8.1.2

Posted on Dec 10, 2014 4:48 PM

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  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Dec 12, 2014 6:53 AM in response to jdiala
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    Dec 12, 2014 6:53 AM in response to jdiala

    Hi jdiala,

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    For your situation I think there is an easier way to get AirPlay.  There was a new feature added in iOS 8 where your iOS device and Apple TV don't have to be on the same Wi-Fi network.  As long as your iPad mini is running iOS 8, and your Apple TV is the newest 3rd generation, just follow the information outlined below to get AirPlay working between your devices.

     

    Peer-to-peer AirPlay

    With peer-to-peer AirPlay, your iOS device and Apple TV don't need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. If you have one of these products, you can use peer-to-peer AirPlay:

    * iPhone 5 or later, iPad (3rd generation or later), iPad mini, or iPod touch (5th generation) using iOS 8 or later.
    * Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later. Find out which Apple TV model you have.

    To use peer-to-peer AirPlay, your iOS device needs to have both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.

     

    Use AirPlay to wirelessly stream content from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

     

    Take care,

    Alex H.

  • by jdiala,

    jdiala jdiala Dec 12, 2014 9:48 PM in response to alex_h1
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    Dec 12, 2014 9:48 PM in response to alex_h1

    I forgot to mention that my Apple TV is a second gen version. I already know about the peer-to-peer capabilities of the third gen Apple TV. I'd prefer to get this working without having to resort to buying a new Apple TV.

  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Dec 13, 2014 6:04 AM in response to jdiala
    Community Specialists
    Dec 13, 2014 6:04 AM in response to jdiala

    Hi jdiala,

     

    Thank you for using the Apple Support Community. Due to the nature of your issue or question you may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action

     

    Take care,

    Alex H.