I cannot get airplay to work with my Apple TV 3. I reset the Apple TV but the version number is only 7.7. It will not update to any newer number. My iPad does not see the Apple TV either

I cannot get airplay to work with my Apple TV 3. I reset the Apple TV but the version number is only 7.7. It will not update to any newer number. My iPad does not see the Apple TV either

Posted on Aug 29, 2021 1:20 PM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2021 3:28 PM

my Apple TV 3. I reset the Apple TV but the version number is only 7.7. It will not update to any newer number.

This is as expected. Version 7.7 is the latest version system software for the Apple TV (3rd generation). About Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) software updates - Apple Support


I cannot get airplay to work. My iPad does not see the Apple TV

Learn how to use AirPlay from Use AirPlay to stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Learn troubleshooting any issues from If AirPlay or screen mirroring isn’t working on your device - Apple Support


What type of content (streaming service/app) were you trying to mirror? Not all support AirPlay.

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Aug 29, 2021 3:28 PM in response to Dannyc550

my Apple TV 3. I reset the Apple TV but the version number is only 7.7. It will not update to any newer number.

This is as expected. Version 7.7 is the latest version system software for the Apple TV (3rd generation). About Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) software updates - Apple Support


I cannot get airplay to work. My iPad does not see the Apple TV

Learn how to use AirPlay from Use AirPlay to stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Learn troubleshooting any issues from If AirPlay or screen mirroring isn’t working on your device - Apple Support


What type of content (streaming service/app) were you trying to mirror? Not all support AirPlay.

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I cannot get airplay to work with my Apple TV 3. I reset the Apple TV but the version number is only 7.7. It will not update to any newer number. My iPad does not see the Apple TV either

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