What update do I need to get Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 (11G63b) to run Apple TV? I have been told its about $19.95 aus can someone please give me a link so I can get the correct update to run the Apple Tv through my Mac
Thanks 🙂
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
No update is going to make a computer "run" AppleTV.
If you are referring to using AirPlay Mirroring to display the Mac on the AppleTV, that requires OSX 10.8 or higher.
Requirements for AirPlay in OS X
An Apple TV;
A supported Mac
AirPlay Mirroring in OS X takes advantage of the hardware capabilities of recent Macs to deliver high frame rates while maintaining optimal system performance. The following Mac models support AirPlay Mirroring::
THanks diesel vdub I was referring to airplay,
My pro doesn't seem to have the option of turn on AirPlay to mirror
My Mac is about 2 years old so doesn't exceed mid 2011 so I think the dates are slightly wrong when it comes to having the capabilities of AirPlay option for my model, my Apple TV is about 1 month old, and I would just like a link to go to upgrade my mac book pro model, so I can have that option to play Apple TV , I'm having trouble navigating to try and find the info on which update I need to purchase and download.
THanks for your time 🙂
Posting to the appropriate Mac forums would be a better place to find information on upgrading the Mac, or a simple google search.
If you want to verify what model your Mac is you can go to About This Mac (top left) and select More Info.
Upgrading the OS can be done via the Mac App Store.
What macs support mirror
What update do I need to get Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 (11G63b) to run Apple TV?
