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Q: I have a 3rd generation Apple TV and cannot upload my photos and music libraries to the Apple TV. My computer is an iMac. Please help

How to link my Apple TV (3rd generation) with my iMac computer (both have the latest updates)

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Posted on Dec 19, 2015 2:37 PM

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  • by KGeez00,

    KGeez00 KGeez00 Jan 12, 2016 10:40 AM in response to dmtablada
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    Jan 12, 2016 10:40 AM in response to dmtablada

    My Apple TV (ATV) 3rd Generation will not allow any of my iTunes music to steam/transmit to my TV and music system. Even though it had never given a hint of a problem before yesterday!!!!!

     

    My 3rd Generation ATV refused to work. I tried everything, I restarted my ATV, I reset it, I reset Home Sharing, I tried different networks. The Apple Support suggested, solutions and fixes that I followed. No luck, I couldn’t connect to my iMac’s iTunes Library, but  it could play YouTube, Netflix and everything else. No matter what I tried i couldn’t connect to my iMac and especially my iTunes to play over my Hi-Fi and TV.

     

    I unplugged the ATV as an Apple support page suggested, I connected the ATV with a slim-line USB and connected it to my iMac which is all up to date, with system and iTunes. I connected the ATV to directly to my iMac and iTunes and soon after it was restored, and I replaced it to the TV connections.

     

    After the ATV powered up, I was taken through the set-up procedure. I reset my ID and passwords and soon, YouTube, Netflix, everything was running, but it still didn’t connect to my iTunes Library.

     

    This isn’t a mega hard device to get to work. Why does it work faultlessly one day then the next it refuses for no rhyme or reason.

     

    Please help? I have a lot of movies I still need to watch and I’m lost without my iTunes.