Can't beam anymore with Airflow on AppleTV

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Beaune21 Author

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Can't beam anymore with Airflow on AppleTV

Hi there,

I updated all my devices with the new OS18. Meaning my Apple TV, my iPhone and my MacBook M1.

All works properly.

Then I've decided to watch a movie that I usually beam from my Macbook to my Apple TV thru Airflow app.

Before the update, it works perfectly.

Since I did the update, it doesn't work anymore.

Airflow does recognize my Apple TV, does sent a pass code, does react is I ping it thru the app. I did all the troubleshooting, but yet not working.

I disabled the firewall, same.

I disabled my VPN, same.

I start to believe that Apple did do something on TVOS 18 and block it in some way.

And it's really really really annoying !!!!!

At the opposite to enhance the Apple TV usage, it totally discredit it. It's useless now.

So if someone as an idea, I'll appreciate it.

Thanks

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.0

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 2:05 AM

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Answer 1

Beaune21 Author

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Sep 24, 2024 2:57 AM in response to deinarson

Hi deinarson,

yes I completely reinstalled Airflow.

activated my licence and I get back to normal.

I tried Plex, but not for me. Airflow is way more simple 😊

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Answer 2

Oct 3, 2024 3:01 AM in response to henkivi

Uninstall Airflow from Mac…then reinstall again. It worked to solve the issue for me

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Urquhart1244

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Sep 23, 2024 4:51 AM in response to Beaune21

If the same content is available on Apple TV directly, then prefer that. It should run more smoothly, and is imho far more user friendly.
Some content providers may block AirPlay from browser streams. Can be specify a bit more what you are trying to stream?
Prefer in-app AirPlay options when offered (mostly Apple apps), rather than system-wide screen mirroring. The first would stream the source video as-is, while the latter uses screen capture and downscaling to 1080p, which might have DRM issues on its own.
For downloaded video content not from Apple’s servers (e.g. home videos), consider Home Sharing instead. That may require changing the file container to .mp4/.m4v/.mov if it is something else initially.
If all else fails, you can use the TV as second screen by using a good Mac HDMI adapter and HDMI cable. This would then skip the Apple TV box. The MacBook Air M1 would support HDMI 2.0 this way, verify that your adapter and cable support at least the same.

Stream video and audio with AirPlay - Mac user guide - Apple Support

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Answer 4

Urquhart1244

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Sep 21, 2024 4:11 AM in response to Beaune21

thru Airflow app.

Why? Built-in AirPlay should be sufficient when using all Apple devices.

For problems with third party apps, please contact the app developer.

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Answer 5

Beaune21 Author

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Sep 21, 2024 8:51 AM in response to Urquhart1244

Hi Urquhart1244

Good point, I already thought about it. Also to make sure one thing : I try to beam a video from my MacBook Air M1 to my AppleTV, not from iPhone to my Mac or AppleTV..

The fact is that the Apple's site doesn't explain it properly, to my knowledge. Or at least it is not yet updated for Sequoia usage.

I tried, but it doesn't work. So if you have the right explanation how to use Airplay with Sequoia, leet me know.

No way to activate properly Airplay with Sequoia, or I missed something.

I also tried "file sharing" with AppleTV, same result : doesn't work.

Then of course, I already contacted the app developper.

So at the end of the day, I try to find a viable solution by asking everywhere.

Thank you for your reply.

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henkivi

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Oct 2, 2024 10:31 PM in response to Beaune21

Would you mind sharing what did you do? I am having the exact same problem. I will not consider using AirPlay compared to Airflow. Airflow is definately the best streaming solution for Mac.

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Beaune21 Author

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Sep 23, 2024 5:03 AM in response to Urquhart1244

Hi,

my content is from the Net.

Home sharing doesn’t work.

but I solved the problem by reinstalling few things.

now it works perfectly as it should be.

thank you for your help. Much appreciated.

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Answer 8

Urquhart1244

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Sep 23, 2024 7:25 AM in response to Beaune21

I’m glad you got that solved. Enjoy the streaming.

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Answer 9

Sep 23, 2024 5:19 PM in response to Beaune21

Hi there, I’m having the same issue with Airflow. It is my go to streamer…works way better to stream my library vs Plex.

what did you reinstall to get airflow working again?

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Answer 10

Sep 24, 2024 4:54 AM in response to Beaune21

Of course…so simple.

Works like a charm again

Thanks!

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Answer 11

Oct 22, 2024 11:56 PM in response to Urquhart1244

Using Airplay makes the quality really bad, way to dark with no options to change.

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Answer 12

Oct 22, 2024 11:57 PM in response to Beaune21

I have the same issue, except that it randomly works just fine, stops every 5 minutes, or refuses to do anything. And just a deafening silence from the developers!!!!

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