Dannygnufc
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Q: Can't extend display apple tv

When I connect my mac to my samsung tv 1080p using apple tv airplay. I do not get an option to extend my display, only to mirror the displays. Nor does the arrangemen tab appear of displays in system preferences.

 

However if i connect via HDMI cable, I can both mirror and extend displays

 

Mirroring otherwise works fine.

 

Any solutions?

Apple TV, iOS 8.2

Posted on Apr 4, 2015 11:51 AM

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  • by mario49,

    mario49 mario49 Apr 7, 2015 9:27 AM in response to Dannygnufc
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    Apr 7, 2015 9:27 AM in response to Dannygnufc

    Hello Dannygnufc,

     

    After reviewing your post, it sounds like you want to use AirPlay with your Mac to use a TV as an extended desktop. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.

     

     

     

    About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X - Apple Support

    If your Mac supports using your Apple TV as a display, an AirPlay menu appears in the menu bar when an Apple TV is on the same network.

     

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

    Have a nice day,

    Mario