HT200131: Use your Apple Remote with your Apple TV
Learn about Use your Apple Remote with your Apple TV
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Dec 8, 2014 11:46 AM in response to J-Justinby Matt_M.,Hey J-Justin,
Great question! You can name your Apple TV to differentiate it from others in the AirPlay list:
Apple TV: Change the name of your Apple TV - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200028
Furthermore, you can setup an onscreen code or password to restrict access for AirPlay. The password method sounds like the best option for your setup:
Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation): Understanding AirPlay settings - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202618
Set a password
Go to Settings > AirPlay > Security > Password > [set password]. You can use this setting to require a password for AirPlay-enabled devices to connect using AirPlay on the Apple TV. Use this setting if your device will need permanent access and you only want to enter the password once.
Thanks,
Matt M.
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Dec 13, 2014 8:49 AM in response to Matt_M.by J-Justin,Hi Matt,
that helped!
but still one more thing, how do I make my mac air forget my flatmate's TV appearing in the listing?
Even though, I set the password for not letting him connect to mine, how do I make sure my screen doesn't appear on his tv?
I set all the password to my appletv already but I can still see his tv in the list and one of these days I may connect it accidentally...
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Dec 14, 2014 9:16 AM in response to J-Justinby Matt_M.,Hey J-Justin,
Thanks for the follow up. I’m glad to hear that the information helped. At this time, it is not possible to delete an Apple TV from the AirPlay selection list. You may want to recommend that your flatmate set a password for his Apple TV as well to avoid accidental connections by others.
Thanks,
Matt M.
