Unable to Airplay to Apple TV

My Apple TV 4K is connected via ethernet to my router. My Macbook Air is connected on Wifi. Why can I not see the Apple TV under the list of screen mirroring devices in my MBA?

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 16

Posted on Apr 20, 2023 2:14 AM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2023 3:10 AM

In addition to being connected to Ethernet, you must have Wifi on in the Apple TV, and connected to the same Wifi network, in order to allow the devices to discover each other. If you did not set up Wifi on the Apple TV, that would explain why it is not being found.


It is fine to keep the Apple TV connected to Ethernet.

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Apr 20, 2023 3:10 AM in response to ferozkkhan

In addition to being connected to Ethernet, you must have Wifi on in the Apple TV, and connected to the same Wifi network, in order to allow the devices to discover each other. If you did not set up Wifi on the Apple TV, that would explain why it is not being found.


It is fine to keep the Apple TV connected to Ethernet.

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