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Apple TV A1427 IOS device does not appear in Computers

after homesharing , the devices (ipad, iphone) do not appear in the computers submenu from Apple TV.


can anybody help ?


kind regards


gerrit



Posted on Dec 22, 2021 3:43 AM

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Posted on Dec 22, 2021 5:07 AM

Home Sharing can access the library on networked computers, not iPads or iPhones. The Apple TV box can access the library on the Mac or PC. The iPads or iPhones can access the library on the Mac or PC.

Use Home Sharing to share media from a computer to other devices - Apple Support


To stream from iPad or iPhone to Apple TV, you may use AirPlay instead.

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

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Dec 22, 2021 5:07 AM in response to gerrit179

Home Sharing can access the library on networked computers, not iPads or iPhones. The Apple TV box can access the library on the Mac or PC. The iPads or iPhones can access the library on the Mac or PC.

Use Home Sharing to share media from a computer to other devices - Apple Support


To stream from iPad or iPhone to Apple TV, you may use AirPlay instead.

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

Apple TV A1427 IOS device does not appear in Computers

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