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Airplay only works when I try twice

Since upgrading to iOS 5, I have AirPlay issues with my iOS devices.


Most important issue: 1) AirPlay only works when I select the Apple TV from the AirPlay icon on my iPhone/iPad music app. With every first attempt, it does select the Apple TV and the track seems to be running, but there is no sound. With the second attempt, it usually works.


Other issues:

2) The Apple TV is often not visible as an AirPlay option.

3) AirPlay often drops after a minute and falls back to iPhone play.


Devices:

- iPhone 4

- Apple TV (black, 2nd gen)

- Time Capsule


I've had issue 1 and 2 with my Airport Express as well, but issue 3 didn't happen with the Airport Express.


I've tried restarting my router.

AppleTV 2, iOS 5

Posted on Nov 9, 2011 6:16 AM

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Nov 11, 2011 7:53 AM in response to FreekM

I also am having trouble with AirPlay on Apple TV 2 (iMac on 10.7, iPhone/iPad on iOS 5). I found a workaround using the Apple TV: turn AirPlay off/on, then go into the password screen and immediately exit (i.e., don't set a password). After exiting the password screen AirPlay begins playing.


I hope Apple recognizes this as a bug and fixes it soon.

Airplay only works when I try twice

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