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Q: I imported CDs on my home computer into iTunes no problem. When I checked iTunes on my laptop, the CDs are not ther. Home sharing is on. Not sure how to find them know? Pls help

I Imported CDs into iTunes from my desktop computer. when I opened iTunes on my labptop, the imported CDs were not there. Home sharing is on in both computers. how do I get the imported CDs on my labptop? Music Didn't transfer from one device to another. thx

Posted on Apr 21, 2015 10:00 AM

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  • by hhgttg27,Apple recommended

    hhgttg27 hhgttg27 Apr 21, 2015 10:08 AM in response to helpkitty
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    Apr 21, 2015 10:08 AM in response to helpkitty

    Can you see the desktop's library on the laptop?  You should see something like this at the top left of the iTunes screen:

    Home Sharing.jpg

    where "This Computer" is the library on your laptop and the second entry is the library on your desktop (reflecting the name of the library there).  The dropdown shown will only be available when Home Sharing is active and there is at least one other accessible library:

    sharing enabled disabled.jpg

    The "house" icon indicates that sharing is available.

     

    Music doesn't transfer automatically when Home Sharing is enabled - you need to have iTunes running on both machines and, obviously, both need to be connected to the same local area network.  Once the connection is established you should be able to play media from the remote library, or copy it from one to the other so that it can be played even when the machines are not connected.

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    helpkitty helpkitty Apr 21, 2015 10:32 AM in response to hhgttg27
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    Apr 21, 2015 10:32 AM in response to hhgttg27

    Hi thank you so much for your help. I'm new to iTunes. Can't see the icon for home sharing on my labptop? how do I acess that if it doesn't pop up automatically?

  • by hhgttg27,Apple recommended

    hhgttg27 hhgttg27 Apr 21, 2015 10:52 AM in response to helpkitty
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    Apr 21, 2015 10:52 AM in response to helpkitty

    See Set up Home Sharing on your computer - Apple Support for general guidance.  You need to have Home Sharing turned on (File > Home Sharing > Turn On Home Sharing) on both machines, and sign in with the same Apple ID.  If you're still having issues, see Troubleshooting Home Sharing - Apple Support.