Q: Airplay on Mac prevents other devices from using airplay
I have successfully connected my mid 2011 Mac mini to my 3rd gen Apple TV to allow for extended desktop on Mavericks. The problem is after I have disconnected Apple TV from the Mac mini and turned off airplay features, the Apple TV stays connected to the Mac mini, causing the Apple TV to turn on and stay on, even when the Mac mini is asleep. I have also just found out that this unwanted connection prevents my other iOS devices from using Airplay with Apple TV. The device will connect momentarily the then be kicked off with the Apple TV showing that it's "playing" an "Untitled" track from "Internet radio". At the time of this incident, the Mac mini was on sleep mode. This problem was resolved when I shut down the Mac mini.
What is causing this unwanted connection and how can I be able to use Airplay from devices without having to shut down my Mac mini?
Mac mini (Mid 2011), OS X Mavericks (10.9), Also involving Apple TV 3rd gen
Posted on Nov 14, 2013 11:12 AM