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Q: my macbook air doesnt show airplay mirroring need a help

my macbook air doesnt show airplay mirroring need a help

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Nov 15, 2013 9:42 PM

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Q: my macbook air doesnt show airplay mirroring need a help

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  • by mende1,

    mende1 mende1 Nov 15, 2013 9:44 PM in response to bhim sapkota
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    Nov 15, 2013 9:44 PM in response to bhim sapkota

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities

     

    AirPlay Mirroring needs OS X Mountain Lion or later > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5404 Your MacBook is compatible, so you have two options:

     

    1. Upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion or Mavericks. Open the Mac App Store and download OS X Mavericks. Make a backup of your files with Time Machine and check that your apps are compatible > http://www.roaringapps.com After upgrading, you will see the AirPlay icon on the menu bar.

     

    2. Keep Lion and use an app like AirParrot or Beamer to mirror your MacBook Air's display to the Apple TV

  • by bhim sapkota,

    bhim sapkota bhim sapkota Dec 4, 2013 8:45 PM in response to mende1
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    Dec 4, 2013 8:45 PM in response to mende1

    couldnt download os x mavericks

  • by topcat55,

    topcat55 topcat55 Dec 7, 2013 10:35 AM in response to bhim sapkota
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    Dec 7, 2013 10:35 AM in response to bhim sapkota

    Follw these steps:

     

    1. Make sure your AV Software Firewall settings reflect that you're using a "Work or Home Network" instead of "Public Network." I'm using McAfee, so I went to the Preferences tab and changed this designation on my Firewall. If you don't have this option, you may have to turn your AV Software Firewall off.

     

    2. Turn on Apple TV and ensure it's connected to your network.

     

    3. On your MBA, Go to Sytems Preferences>Displays. Check the box next to "Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available."

     

    4. Next to "AIrplay Mirroiring:", Click on the pull-down menu and selelct your Apple TV device.

     

    This worked for me,

  • by Joseph Kriz,

    Joseph Kriz Joseph Kriz Dec 7, 2013 10:40 AM in response to bhim sapkota
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    Dec 7, 2013 10:40 AM in response to bhim sapkota

    Also make sure you have "Airplay" turned on in your Apple TV settings.

     

    If it is Off, the Airplay icon won't show up on your computer.