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CAI999
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Q: mirroring my ipad to apple tv

Hi all

I have followed all the on line guides and forums and appear to be doing everything correctly; however when i connect my iPad to apple tv, i do not see my ipad screen, only a black screen?  Can see photos, play music etc. but home screen does not display.

Any thoughts? 

Cheers 

Colin

Apple TV, iOS 7, IPAD MIRRORING

Posted on Sep 22, 2013 1:51 PM

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Q: mirroring my ipad to apple tv

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  • by Winston Churchill,Helpful

    Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Sep 22, 2013 1:55 PM in response to CAI999
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    Sep 22, 2013 1:55 PM in response to CAI999

    Welcome to the Apple Community.

     

    Are you using the correct method.

     

    Basic AirPlay: Assuming both devices are on the same network and that AirPlay is not turned off on the Apple TV, then simply tap on the screen when you are watching content you wish to stream to your Apple TV, then tap the airplay icon that appears in the control bar, choose the Apple TV from the menu that appears.

    Mirroring: When displaying the content you wish to mirror on the iPad 2 (or better), iPad Mini, iPhone 4S (or better), swipe from the bottom of the screen, tap the AirPlay icon and choose your Apple TV from the list of devices (iOS 7 or better) or double tap the home button (quickly) and swipe the bottom row of apps to the right to reveal the playback controls, tap the AirPlay icon and select your Apple TV from the list of available devices (pre-iOS7)

  • by CAI999,

    CAI999 CAI999 Sep 22, 2013 2:03 PM in response to Winston Churchill
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    Sep 22, 2013 2:03 PM in response to Winston Churchill

    Thanks for this, but tried the above.  The ipad appears to want to connect but screen goes black when i mirror and doesnt show ipad home creen on tv??

  • by Winston Churchill,

    Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Sep 22, 2013 2:07 PM in response to CAI999
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    Sep 22, 2013 2:07 PM in response to CAI999

    Try the following steps, check whether things are working after each step where appropriate, before trying the next.

     

    1. Restart the Apple TV (Settings > General > Restart).
    2. Restart the Apple TV by removing ALL the cables for 30 seconds.
    3. Restart your router. (Also try removing it’s power cord for at least 30 seconds)
    4. Restart your mobile device.

  • by SavyLady,

    SavyLady SavyLady Sep 22, 2013 4:53 PM in response to Winston Churchill
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    Sep 22, 2013 4:53 PM in response to Winston Churchill

    Thanks Winston. Your first suggestion worked for me. Directions were clear. And I was able to gemy iPad2 to mirror successfully.