Q: I can't find airplay when upgrade to mountain lion

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ll8714

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Q: I can't find airplay when upgrade to mountain lion

when I upgrade my Mac OS to Mountain Lion, I can't find the airplay option in the display menu under system preference, can anyone tell me how to set up the mirror imagine on my TV by using airplay?

p.s. i have also upgrade my Apple TV into latest version.

thanks

OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Jul 28, 2012 11:08 PM

I have this question too

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0xCharles

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Basic rule of thumb with the airplay feature.. if you have an i5 or better processor you're good.

Posted on Jul 28, 2012 11:13 PM

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by Kappy,

Kappy Jul 28, 2012 11:10 PM in response to ll8714
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Jul 28, 2012 11:10 PM in response to ll8714

AirPlay

AirPlay Mirroring requires a second-generation Apple TV or later, and is supported on the following Mac models: iMac (Mid 2011 or newer), Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer), and MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer).

Several Apple Articles Regarding AirPlay

Apple TV (2nd and 3rd gen)- How to use AirPlay Mirroring
How to set up and configure AirPort Express for AirPlay and iTunes
Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
Using AirPlay
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mende1 Jul 28, 2012 11:13 PM in response to ll8714
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Jul 28, 2012 11:13 PM in response to ll8714

Your computer isn't compatible with that
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ll8714 Jul 29, 2012 12:12 AM in response to mende1
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Jul 29, 2012 12:12 AM in response to mende1

Why is that? mine is the MacBook Air + 2nd generation of Apple TV, it should be compatible.
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ll8714 Jul 29, 2012 12:12 AM in response to 0xCharles
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Jul 29, 2012 12:12 AM in response to 0xCharles

what processor does Mac Book air has?
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mende1 Jul 29, 2012 12:13 AM in response to ll8714
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Jul 29, 2012 12:13 AM in response to ll8714

What MacBook Air model? You need a Mid 2011 or later
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ll8714 Jul 29, 2012 12:14 AM in response to Kappy
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Jul 29, 2012 12:14 AM in response to Kappy

thanks, does this mean the first generation of Mac book air doesn't support it? Thanks
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ll8714 Jul 29, 2012 12:16 AM in response to mende1
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Jul 29, 2012 12:16 AM in response to mende1

thanks....I guess the first generation of MacBookAir doesn't support this
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mende1 Jul 29, 2012 12:16 AM in response to ll8714
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Jul 29, 2012 12:16 AM in response to ll8714

No. The original MacBook Air can't use this feature
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0xCharles Jul 29, 2012 12:17 AM in response to ll8714
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Jul 29, 2012 12:17 AM in response to ll8714

Yea, based on the computers that support it it looks like they only turned it on for macs with i5 or better processors.
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0xCharles Jul 29, 2012 12:19 AM in response to ll8714
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Jul 29, 2012 12:19 AM in response to ll8714

To see what kind of processor you have, click on the apple logo in the top left of the screen, and then click about this mac.
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ll8714 Jul 29, 2012 12:20 AM in response to 0xCharles
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Jul 29, 2012 12:20 AM in response to 0xCharles

thanks...
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ll8714 Jul 29, 2012 12:20 AM in response to mende1
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Jul 29, 2012 12:20 AM in response to mende1

thanks
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mende1 Jul 29, 2012 12:20 AM in response to ll8714
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Jul 29, 2012 12:20 AM in response to ll8714

You're welcome
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Accepted Answer · Jul 28, 2012 11:13 PM

0xCharles

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Jul 28, 2012 11:13 PM in response to ll8714

Basic rule of thumb with the airplay feature.. if you have an i5 or better processor you're good.

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