I cannot find the password for this repeated prompt: Enter AirPlay password for "Apple TV". I have looked in keychain access and entered a variety of possible passwords but cannot resolve the problem. Any ideas?

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I cannot find the password for this repeated prompt: Enter AirPlay password for "Apple TV". I have looked in keychain access and entered a variety of possible passwords but cannot resolve the problem. Any ideas?

For a couple of months I get the following question when running my Mac Mini (late 2014).

The automatic password request appears on the display as follows: Enter AirPlay password for "Apple TV".

I have looked in keychain access and entered a variety of possible passwords but cannot resolve the problem. I have tried my iCloud password, my Mac login password, internet/wifi details and various 'names' i.e.: My forename and surname or *****@icloud.com, or home wifi key and password. Nothing appears within my keychain database. I do not have this problem or request when using my MacBook Pro (early 2013)

Any help would be very much appreciated,. Thank you very much.

Mac mini, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1), Late 2014

Posted on May 23, 2015 12:49 PM

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jjkraw

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May 23, 2015 5:05 PM in response to Hadramaut

I believe you have a password set on the Apple TV itself. It is probably in the MacBook Pro keychain correctly but not the Mini.

Here's a link to help with the AirPlay settings on the Apple TV. Scroll down to the security section.

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Hadramaut Author

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May 24, 2015 12:16 PM in response to jjkraw

Thank you very much for your time and support. I apologise for the length of time that has elapsed since your suggestionn, but there were hardware issues that needed to be resolved.

Once again many thanks, your help os much appreciated.

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