Q: Apple TV Airplay Now Asking for Passcode
Apple TV 4th Gen 32GB with Macbook Pro Mid-2012.
Apple TV is now prompting to enter AirPlay passcode when I attempt to AirPlay from my Macbook Pro. When entering the code on my Macbook Pro (4 digit code that is displayed on the AppleTV) it indicated that password is incorrect. Also.. I did not set this up, this now happens out of nowhere.
I went into AirPlay settings on my Apple TV and verified that there are absolutely no settings that would prompt or require a passcode to be requested. All security measures are shut off. I read a few threads an followed steps to verify this is off. This problem began recently. I am the only person who uses either of these devices. Both devices are on the most recent operating systems. However, I have not updated the operating system or changed settings on either of these devices recently.
I noticed this problem last night. When it first began, my Apple TV displayed a 4-digit code on the screen. I entered this into the prompt on my Macbook Pro. It indicated that this code was incorrect. I tried this many times, leaving both screens and trying over again. I've tried actually setting my OWN AirPlay passcode on the Apple TV, this still would not work when plugging into the passcode prompt on the Macbook Pro. It says its still incorrect.
I've AirPlayed from my Mi-2012 Macbook Pro with success many times. I am on the most recent operating system on both Apple TV and Macbook Pro. Please let me know if you know of any work arounds for this.
Also Noteworthy:
- Both devices are on the same wifi network.
- I can AirPlay from my iPhone 5s without any issues.
Apple TV (4th generation), tvOS 9.2.2, null
Posted on Aug 21, 2016 5:22 PM