AirPlay to TV without using monitor

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AirPlay to TV without using monitor

I have a new AppleTV and am trying to figure out how to set it up, much in the same way as an external monitor that allows me to close the MBAir and continue operations. Is it possible to not have the computer open and displaying the same material that is being sent to the television? Thus far I can't wrap my head around why this doesn't seem easy to do. And, if it's not possible, what am I not grasping about the utility of this device? Thus far, the AppleTV seems to have the same functionality that can be achieved using a bluetooth keyboard/mouse and a thunderbolt cable...😐

Posted on Jul 5, 2014 10:30 PM

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Rudegar

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Jul 6, 2014 7:05 AM in response to Randy FitzPatrick

you want to change what happens when you close the mbar lid where closing it default to putting the device to sleep which would of cause disable airplay mirror

change what happens when you close the lid macbook pro

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Jul 7, 2014 10:29 AM in response to Rudegar

Thanks! I think it may be already set this way because it works when closed with my monitor and when I plug the MBAir directly into the tv. I'm only having this issue when using the Apple TV. Can you tell me how to check that setting?

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Rudegar

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Jul 7, 2014 10:52 AM in response to Randy FitzPatrick

the links I provided said that a 3th party program was require to change it so doubtful that you already have it

a cable connected monitor will likely work different then airplay mirror in terms of power saving and sleep of the mac

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Jul 7, 2014 2:06 PM in response to Rudegar

I don't know how I missed the link. Thanks!

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