870nguyen
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Q: macbook

I have a 2012 macbook pro and I am trying to connect it to my apple tv it would show up but the reactions are too slow. It works perfectly with my iPhone 5s what do I have to do?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.3)

Posted on May 26, 2014 8:46 PM

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  • by joe_73,

    joe_73 May 29, 2014 11:05 AM in response to 870nguyen
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    May 29, 2014 11:05 AM in response to 870nguyen

    Hi 870nguyen,

     

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

     

    I understand that when you AirPlay from your iPhone 5s to your Apple TV everything works great, but when you AirPlay from your MacBook Pro to the Apple TV there are some performance issues. I suggest the steps in the following article for Troubleshooting performance issues with AirPlay or AirPlay Mirroring.

     

    iOS: Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring

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

     

    Troubleshooting performance issues with AirPlay or AirPlay Mirroring

    If you are experiencing intermittent playback or significant network lag with AirPlay or AirPlay Mirroring, it could be due to a weak Wi-Fi connection, interference, or the distance between the Wi-Fi router and your iOS device, Apple TV or AirPort Express.

    Try the following suggestions:

    • Ensure that other devices are not trying to stream to the same Apple TV at the same time.
    • Ensure that your Wi-Fi router is set up with the recommended settings for the best performance.
    • Certain external devices, such as microwave ovens and baby monitors, may interfere with a Wi-Fi network. Try moving or disabling these devices.
    • If possible, try to locate your Wi-Fi router in the same room as your iOS device and Apple TV.
    • If your wireless and wired networks are the same, try connecting your Apple TV to the router via Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi.
    • If the Wi-Fi router has an external antenna, check to see that is it connected properly and in good condition.
    • Use the Wi-Fi network troubleshooting guide to resolve interference and other issues.

     

    I hope this helps,  

    -Joe