Beauvoir17
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Q: Airplay works fine in iTunes but not from the menu why?

Hi Guys,

 

I have read so many answers to the question about Airplay not working both here and the internet.

 

Can someone give me the definative answer why I can Airplay from iTunes but not from the Macbook Pro itself i.e. no menu icon or setting to mirror.

 

Everyone seems to say its the age of the computer or its the firewall or the wind is blowing in the wrong direction.

 

Why if I can do it oneway (iTunes), I can not do it directly?

 

I am using a 2011 macbook pro 10.9.3 and a apple tv 3.

 

Is there a hack or work around with out purchasing more software.

 

Thanks

AppleTV 2, OS X Mavericks (10.9.3)

Posted on May 25, 2014 10:12 PM

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  • by matt00,

    matt00 May 28, 2014 7:46 AM in response to Beauvoir17
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    May 28, 2014 7:46 AM in response to Beauvoir17

    Hey Beauvoir17,

     

     

    Thanks for the question. Based on the information you have provided, I can conclude that your MacBook is indeed compatible with AirPlay Mirroring, as outlined in the following resource:

     

    About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5404

     

    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 when using OS X Mountain Lion or later:

     

    - iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)

    - Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)

    - MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)

    - MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)

    - Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

     

    If you are experiencing issues with AirPlay mirroring, I would recommend the troubleshooting steps outlines at the bottom of the article.

     

     

    Thanks,

     

    Matt M.