Q: How to Mirror SONY TV to Mac Pro Monitor?

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Angel Llorente

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Q: How to Mirror SONY TV to Mac Pro Monitor?

I use a mid - 2012 Mac Pro; run Mavericks. I've just connected my AppleTV to my SONY TV using Archer C7 Wireless Router. Now I need instructions as to how to "mirror" my SONY TV to my Mac Pro Monitor.

Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5), mid 2012 Mac Pro

Posted on Apr 21, 2015 6:18 AM

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BobHarris

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You could try AirParrot, which provides AirPlay features for Macs do not have the right WiFi chips.

Posted on Apr 22, 2015 3:29 PM

Q: How to Mirror SONY TV to Mac Pro Monitor?

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by greg sahli,

greg sahli Apr 21, 2015 8:18 AM in response to Angel Llorente
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Apr 21, 2015 8:18 AM in response to Angel Llorente

I'm not 100% sure I understand your question - so please tell me if I have it wrong.
You can't mirror media from Apple TV to a Mac - but any media you have saved to iCloud can be viewed on a Mac.
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Angel Llorente Apr 22, 2015 11:11 AM in response to greg sahli
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Apr 22, 2015 11:11 AM in response to greg sahli

Thanks for your prompt reply to my issue, greg sahli!! I want what is shown on my Mac Pro screen to show on my SONY TV screen via AppleTV.
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Angel Llorente Apr 22, 2015 11:19 AM in response to Angel Llorente
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Apr 22, 2015 11:19 AM in response to Angel Llorente

Where can I download AirPlay?
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greg sahli Apr 22, 2015 12:37 PM in response to Angel Llorente
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Apr 22, 2015 12:37 PM in response to Angel Llorente

Airplay is an included technology on OS X.
(I see I got your question opposite of what you really wanted!!!)
Use this guide to make use of Airplay for mirroring Mac onto the TV:
Use AirPlay to see your Mac screen on an HDTV - Apple Support
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Angel Llorente Apr 22, 2015 12:44 PM in response to greg sahli
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Apr 22, 2015 12:44 PM in response to greg sahli

Thanks, greg sahli!! I just talked to Apple Support on the telephone; bad news; my computer: Mid 2012 Mac Pro "does not" allow for Mirroring via AirPlay. It does allow for Home Sharing - which I have set up. Most of my videos and music is set up to play on VLC. Would you help me to enable iTunes to play my VLC videos and music?
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greg sahli Apr 22, 2015 4:43 PM in response to Angel Llorente
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Apr 22, 2015 4:43 PM in response to Angel Llorente

That's sad news - the other Mac models 2011 and newer can airplay - but Mac Pro must be 2013 and newer...

BobHarris has a good option - costs $14.99.
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Angel Llorente Apr 23, 2015 7:46 PM in response to BobHarris
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Apr 23, 2015 7:46 PM in response to BobHarris

Thanks, BobHarris, greg sahli!!
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Angel Llorente Apr 23, 2015 10:57 PM in response to Angel Llorente
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Apr 23, 2015 10:57 PM in response to Angel Llorente

If I mirror my SONY TV to my Mac Pro using AirParrot; will videos I have showing on my Mac Pro Screen play on my SONY TV screen?
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greg sahli Apr 25, 2015 7:56 PM in response to Angel Llorente
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Apr 25, 2015 7:56 PM in response to Angel Llorente

That's exactly the concept.
Your terminology is what confused me the first time. Your Mac will be mirrored on your Apple-TV-connected TV.
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Angel Llorente Apr 25, 2015 7:57 PM in response to greg sahli
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Apr 25, 2015 7:57 PM in response to greg sahli

Thanks, greg sahli!!
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Accepted Answer · Apr 22, 2015 3:29 PM

BobHarris

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Apr 22, 2015 3:29 PM in response to Angel Llorente

You could try AirParrot, which provides AirPlay features for Macs do not have the right WiFi chips.

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