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Q: Mirroring with MacBook Pro and Apple TV video sync problem

While trying to view a digital recording from CBS of a TV show, Airplay mirroring repeated locked up or froze temporarily.  The audio seemed to stream fine, but the video would periodically stop then jump to catch up.  Very distracting and difficult to watch to watch.  At times the video froze for as much as ten to fifteen seconds.

 

My Apple TV has no problems viewing movies from iTunes, Youtube videos, Netflix videos, etc.  Where's the problem?

MacBook Pro, Mountain Lion 10.8.5

Posted on Jan 6, 2015 5:07 PM

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  • by vazandrew,

    vazandrew vazandrew Jan 6, 2015 10:14 PM in response to Duffer48
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    Jan 6, 2015 10:14 PM in response to Duffer48

    This will be an issue with your network. Mirroring requires a lot more resources as it is streaming your entire Mac's display in real-time.

    If on wifi try ethernet

    Make sure there are no other network activities (other streaming, web, backups etc)

    To see a current status of the network get a report by going to istumbler, netstumbler or similar. Look for signal strength, noise, and nearby networks.