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How to create adhoc Wifi Hotspot with iPhone to connect Apple TV for Mirroring and Airplay?

I don't want to use my iPhone to share or tether my iPad or laptop etc. with my cellular data plan.

What I want is to create a hotspot with my iPhone (or iPad) so that I may connect my Apple TV to the adhoc network so I am able to stream video and music from my iPhone to the Apple TV.

I do presentations in front of live audiences and want the ability to mirror my iPad or use Airplay to stream video and photos to the Apple TV without connecting to a public WiFi network.

The apple TV is so small, I just tuck it into my bag with an HDMI cable and I am able to tap into LCD projectors and flat screens and use keynote or video from my iPad so my audiences can see my presentations.

Seems pretty simple. But I cannot activate a hot spot on my iPhone without signing up for AT&T's service. Fact is, I have no need to tether my iPhone or iPad, I just want to create an adhoc Wifi network solely for the use of my Apple TV.

I posted this question to the iPhone discussions as well, but thought someone here has wanted to do the same thing.

Someone suggested just bringing any WiFi router and connecting devices to that. But that's not a solution. It's about mobility and simplicity and not creating a larger footprint.

Thoughts?

Posted on Jun 4, 2012 7:36 PM

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macfinch132

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Posted on Jun 5, 2012 5:48 AM

It's surprisingly difficult to do. I have been able to mirror an iPad to an Apple TV3/television display, but the method needs a MBP or similar laptop as an intermediary. Furthermore, I have only been able to set this up with a MBP running Leopard 10.5.8. However, the outcome is just what I wanted - to connect the iPad and ATV3 without a router or an internet connection, or iTunes for that matter.

If you are interested in how to proceed, let me know and I'll post the details.

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wesdelk

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Nov 27, 2013 11:58 AM in response to ecojim

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think ATV3 just don't work with adhoc networks. In fact I don't think mine will even work with internet sharing from my iMac.

Dec 14, 2013 10:32 AM in response to wesdelk

Can someone explain to me why AppleTV can't see an AdHoc network that is created on my MacBook Pro? Yet it can see a Hotspot that I create on my iPhone5s.

Dec 16, 2013 12:08 PM in response to Michael Erb1

I would like to also re-iterate the SAME question Michael asked:

Can someone please explain why when I "Create a Network" with my MBP, my AppleTV doesn't even see it?

Before anyone else responds...please no-one respond with "Why don't you just connect it to a router?" If you are getting ready to respond with that, please STOP. Just answer the simple question above as my goal is to create a 'wifi' connection from my MBP that multiple devices can use to connect to the Apple TV where NO INTERNET IS AVAILABLE.

Thanks in advance!!

wesdelk

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Dec 16, 2013 7:37 PM in response to chrisfronda

A little demanding are we? Do a little research. Fruitless? Well maybe there is your answer. Write apple a letter and ask them why it doesn't work. But I can tell you I've wasted days trying to get it to work or at least get an explanation. Bottom line is it doesn't work. Do you really need to know why?

Dec 17, 2013 6:24 AM in response to wesdelk

Wedelk first and foremost, demanding, yes but only to get competent answers. As your was, but only one single line. Telling me to do a little research...first incompetent part of your reponse, I already did. Second incompetent part, recommending I write apple a letter when it appears you already know the answer. Third incompetent part, asking if I really need to know why. If I know what an Ad Hoc network even is, you can probably assume I am the type to want to know. So...thank you for your reponse and the only part that mattered "It doesn't work." Should you feel so inclined to explain, as of course I want to know, then please do so.

Otherwise Apple....is anyone there??

vidstir

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Dec 26, 2013 10:35 PM in response to wesdelk

wesdelk wrote:

But I can tell you I've wasted days trying to get it to work or at least get an explanation. Bottom line is it doesn't work. Do you really need to know why?

Intentional or not, reporting failed without explanation infers either you didn't understand what failed or arrogantly think others lack the necessary intellect. How and why something fails can be as instructive, often more instructive than "do xyz" and it magically works. Despite your conclusion, sharing as chrisfronda requested wilI not be fruitless.

How to create adhoc Wifi Hotspot with iPhone to connect Apple TV for Mirroring and Airplay?