Can I stream CSPAN via Apple TV from my browser?

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Can I stream CSPAN via Apple TV from my browser?

If I buy an Apple TV, will it allow me to stream CSPAN from the browser (Safari) on either my iMac mid-2011 running Yosemite or on my iPhone 5S running iOS8.2, ideally directly into my TIVO Roamio (which is on my WiFi network) and then onto my HDTV, but if not, then just into my HDTV (which is also on my WiFi network)? I know that Apple TV has dedicated access/icons for certain channels (program content providers) but doesn't have that for CSPAN, but in theory, the Apple TV should allow me to do AirPlay streaming, I think, showing or mirroring my computer or iPhone display, no?

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Mar 11, 2015 4:54 AM

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Answer 1

Mar 11, 2015 7:29 AM in response to Larry Sochrin1

I believe mid 2011 Macs introduced that capability, but you'll have to do more research. My mid 2010 MacBook Pro cannot push the display to the AppleTV. I think I was one year off, last time I looked into it.

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Mar 11, 2015 8:52 AM in response to mreeves68

Thanks. I know that the 2011 iMac has the ability to do AirPlay but what I don't know is whether the Apple TV will specifically pass through CSPAN, nor do I know how well Apple TV plays with TIVO Roamio. If anyone else happens to know, I'd appreciate it.

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vazandrew

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Mar 11, 2015 9:04 AM in response to Larry Sochrin1

The poster is referring to mirroring, which will push your entire display to Apple TV. If you are viewing CSPAN on iMac then that is what will be seen on Apple TV. The limitation would be based on network performance as this requires a lot of resources. Avoid activity such as other streaming, network backups etc during this time. Using ethernet will of course be more reliable.

About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X - Apple Support

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