Apple TV 3rd Gen no longer sees Airport Express 1st gen in Airplay after update

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Apple TV 3rd gen was connected to AirPort Express 1st gen via WiFi, drove a video device via HDMI

and sent audio to the AirPort using Airplay and selecting the AirPort Express under Speakers.

I could adjust the volume with the AppleTV remote.

Apple TV was stored unused for a while.

After powering on yesterday, I ran the update.

Now Apple TV is connected to the Airport Express via WiFi

but Airport Express doesn't show in AirPlay settings.

I can still use AirPlay from my MacBook running Snow Leopard.

There are no updates available for the AirPort

Posted on Mar 26, 2015 7:29 AM

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Answer 1

Try the following steps, check whether things are working after each step where appropriate, before trying the next.

Check AirPlay is turned on on the Apple TV (turn it off and on if it already is)
Check that both devices are on the same network (Settings > Wifi, on the mobile device and Settings > General > Network, on the Apple TV).
Restart the Apple TV (Settings > General > Restart).
Restart the Apple TV by removing ALL the cables for 30 seconds.
Restart your router. (Also try removing it’s power cord for at least 30 seconds)
Restart your mobile device.

If you are still having problems, the following article(s) may help you.

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