Sharing iMac media files with Apple TV

Trying to get an app (VLC) on my Apple TV ( TVOS 17.5.1) to share media files attached to my Mac (Catalina 10.15.7). The Apple TV sees the Mac file structure but I Can’t get past “ SMBv1 Authentication Required” login screen on the Apple TV.

iMac 21.5″, 10.15

Posted on Aug 29, 2024 3:42 PM

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Urquhart1244

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Aug 29, 2024 7:29 PM in response to ImaStruglin

I Can’t get past “ SMBv1 Authentication Required” login screen on the Apple TV.

When asked, verify the login name and password to be the Mac user login and password (not your Apple ID), verify the port to be 445.

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