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Q: Why won't Apple TV Family Share?

I have downloaded movies onto my Apple TV (newest generation) from the iTunes store.  I have Family Sharing set up for my family.  The Apple TV has the same iTunes account as one of the Family Share members.  I can see the movies downloaded onto the Apple TV on all devices associated with Family Share, I can see the cloud with the download arrow, but when I click on the download cloud the download starts for literally a 1-3 seconds and then stops.  I can download apps & movies & music from other devices associated with Family Share except anything downloaded onto the Apple TV.  All devices have the latest operating system updates.  Please help!!!!

AppleTV 2, iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Sep 10, 2016 8:32 AM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Sep 13, 2016 1:33 AM in response to turntable22
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    Sep 13, 2016 1:33 AM in response to turntable22

    Only works on a 4th gen Apple TV  ...

     

    1. On your Apple TV (4th generation), go to Settings > Accounts > Home Sharing. On earlier models of Apple TV, go to Settings > Computers.
    2. Select Turn on Home Sharing.
    3. Then enter your Apple ID and password. Use the same Apple ID for every computer or device on your Home Sharing network.

     

     

    Now you can use Home Sharing on your Apple TV:


    • To find shared libraries, go to the main menu, select Computers, and choose a library.
    • You can also view photos from your computer on your Apple TV: Open iTunes on your computer. Then go to File > Home Sharing > Choose Photos to Share with Apple TV.

    Use Home Sharing to share iTunes content with other devices - Apple Support