Ironman o3

Q: How to get my airplay button to show up in my top bar

I have a mac pro mid 2011, with mavericks. I know it works on my computer. I've even tried it the day I got mavericks running. But now the button won't even appear. I updated my computer and the appletv. I've search everywhere on the web to find a solution but I can't find one.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Nov 10, 2013 11:19 PM

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Q: How to get my airplay button to show up in my top bar

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  • by pedro d,

    pedro d pedro d Nov 13, 2013 2:00 PM in response to Ironman o3
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    Nov 13, 2013 2:00 PM in response to Ironman o3

    Hello there, Ironman o3.

     

    The following Knowledge Base article provides some great troubleshooting recommendations for your issue:

     

    iOS: Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4215

     

    Particularly helpful for your issue:

     

    Try these steps first

    • Verify that your iOS device's software is up to date.
    • Verify that your iOS device has Wi-Fi turned on. Enable Wi-Fi on your iOS device by going to Settings > Wi-Fi.
    • All AirPlay-enabled devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
      • Some Wi-Fi network configurations offer a Guest Network. On your Apple TV, go to Settings > General >Network and ensure that you're connecting to the same Wi-Fi network on your iOS device. On your iOS device, tap Setting > Wi-Fi and confirm that this matches your Apple TV.

    If the AirPlay icon doesn't appear

    Ensure that you have followed the steps in using AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring.If you are still unable to see the AirPlay icon  TS4215--airplay_icon--en.png, try one of the following steps:

    • If trying to AirPlay, or AirPlay mirror, to your Apple TV, ensure that AirPlay is enabled on your Apple TV as well. You can enable or disable AirPlay on Apple TV in the AirPlay menu: Settings > AirPlay.
    • Check Internet or network connectivity on all affected devices.
      • Some content requires an Internet connection to authorize content playback. AirPlay capabilities may be limited if your network is not connected to the Internet.
    • If attempting to use AirPlay from a third-party app or a website from your Safari app on your iOS device, confirm that the app or website is AirPlay compatible (refer to the developers of the app or website for additional information).

     

    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

     

    Cheers,

    Pedro.

  • by RemonJap,Helpful

    RemonJap RemonJap Nov 18, 2013 4:41 AM in response to Ironman o3
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    Nov 18, 2013 4:41 AM in response to Ironman o3

    1) open control panel.

     

    2)Choose Network and internet

     

    3)Select the VIEW NETWORK STATUS TASKS under NETWORK and SHARING CENTER section

     

    4) Choose the active network connection. It is usually name " wireless Network Connection 1" or something similiar.

     

    5) Click the properties button

     

    6) If the Internet PROTOCOL VERSION 6(TCP/IPv6) is checked, uncheck it, then click OK.

     

    7) Click CLOSE

     

    8) Restart iTunes and try to use the Home Sharing feature again.

  • by Cobrav222,

    Cobrav222 Cobrav222 Jan 22, 2014 1:13 PM in response to RemonJap
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    Jan 22, 2014 1:13 PM in response to RemonJap

    This worked for me thanks...

  • by zofinger,

    zofinger zofinger May 20, 2014 12:51 PM in response to RemonJap
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    May 20, 2014 12:51 PM in response to RemonJap

    This worked for me also. thanks.

  • by RemonJap,

    RemonJap RemonJap May 20, 2014 4:41 PM in response to Cobrav222
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    May 20, 2014 4:41 PM in response to Cobrav222

    If it works then I will really appreciate if you can please click

     

    This solved my question

    or

    This helped me  In below link

     

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6247605

     

    Thanks :)

  • by RemonJap,

    RemonJap RemonJap May 20, 2014 4:42 PM in response to zofinger
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    May 20, 2014 4:42 PM in response to zofinger

    If it works then I will really appreciate if you can please click

     

    This solved my question

    or

    This helped me  In below link

     

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6247605

     

    Thanks :)

  • by ashuzoozoo,

    ashuzoozoo ashuzoozoo Aug 4, 2014 1:04 AM in response to Ironman o3
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    Aug 4, 2014 1:04 AM in response to Ironman o3

    the best to show up airplay in your ipad is download and install  REFLECTOR on windows or mac then

    1.open i tunes

    2. authorize ur PC

    3.turn on HOME sharing to on

    4.ipad will now show the airplay icon

    note:- reflector must be running in your taskbar(windows or mac)

  • by Chief SR,

    Chief SR Chief SR Dec 1, 2014 8:42 AM in response to ashuzoozoo
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    Dec 1, 2014 8:42 AM in response to ashuzoozoo

    I had the same issue for the longest time and I could not figure it out.  I tired all of the troubleshoots and nothing happened.  All of my other devices and remotes connected to my apple TV without any issues.  After awhile I check my firewall wall settings, remote access was blocked.  After changing the setting to allow remote access, everything went back to normal.

  • by larryfromchilliwack,

    larryfromchilliwack larryfromchilliwack Feb 1, 2015 3:58 PM in response to RemonJap
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    Feb 1, 2015 3:58 PM in response to RemonJap

    Thank you so much for the assistance, I had been trying all weekend to resolve this issue, I've used itunes for last 5 years and never any problems till this last update... Apple Support tried for couple hours to help .. was thinking I would have to reinstall windows....then I found this discussion and your post...you just saved me a lot of time, really appreciate your support! Larry P

  • by Salecrni,

    Salecrni Salecrni Feb 7, 2015 12:42 PM in response to RemonJap
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    Feb 7, 2015 12:42 PM in response to RemonJap

    This solve my problem...thx a lot!!

  • by dsonner,

    dsonner dsonner Apr 18, 2015 1:30 PM in response to RemonJap
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    Apr 18, 2015 1:30 PM in response to RemonJap

    Thanks so much for this advice, has been a problem for a few months, unchecking IPV6 and restarting computer solved the problem!

  • by DeOriginalStevo,

    DeOriginalStevo DeOriginalStevo Aug 19, 2015 1:40 AM in response to Ironman o3
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    Aug 19, 2015 1:40 AM in response to Ironman o3

    Could it be possible that a fix for the bug in the IPV6 can be made for a future update for iTunes?

  • by Steve Weisser,

    Steve Weisser Steve Weisser Sep 13, 2015 9:25 AM in response to pedro d
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    Sep 13, 2015 9:25 AM in response to pedro d

    I just tried something that worked for me. My AppleTV wasn't showing up as described in these posts. I do have a optical audio cable connected from the apple TV to a D to A converter. When I disconnected the optical cable and reconnected it, it magically showed up in the list again and works from any device.