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Can I use my mac mini with a an Android Smart TV and get Apple TV?

I have an ethernet connected mac mini connected to an ethernet connected Sony Android Smart TV via HDMI and a receiver. Of course, the TV doesn't have an AppleTV app, can I use the mac mini instead?

Posted on Dec 16, 2020 12:49 PM

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Posted on Dec 19, 2020 8:57 AM

Hello ericfromlong island city,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!


We understand from your post that you would like to know if you can connect your Mac mini to your Android Smart TV and get Apple TV. You may be able to use your TV has a display for your Mac mini which would allow you to use the Apple TV app on your Mac mini and mirror it to your TV. This article will provide you with steps on how to use your TV as a display for your Mac:


Use your TV as a display with Mac - Apple Support


This article will provide you with information on the adaptors available that you may be able to use to connect your Mac mini and Smart TV:


Adaptors for the Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port on your Mac or iPad Pro – Apple Support


Best Regards.

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Dec 19, 2020 8:57 AM in response to ericfromlong island city

Hello ericfromlong island city,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!


We understand from your post that you would like to know if you can connect your Mac mini to your Android Smart TV and get Apple TV. You may be able to use your TV has a display for your Mac mini which would allow you to use the Apple TV app on your Mac mini and mirror it to your TV. This article will provide you with steps on how to use your TV as a display for your Mac:


Use your TV as a display with Mac - Apple Support


This article will provide you with information on the adaptors available that you may be able to use to connect your Mac mini and Smart TV:


Adaptors for the Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port on your Mac or iPad Pro – Apple Support


Best Regards.

Can I use my mac mini with a an Android Smart TV and get Apple TV?

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