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apple tv not seen in airplay device list

I have the latest apple tv, running the latest software and have activated airplay on the device. I am running a 2015 macbook pro with Yosemite and can see the airplay icon on my mac menu bar.

When I go to the drop down it tells me no airplay monitors can be detected.

The apple tv is working in other respects and can see my iCloud content.

Can anyone tell me what I need to do to get this to function?

Many thanks

Posted on Aug 9, 2015 3:19 AM

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Posted on Aug 9, 2015 5:05 AM

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


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


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


Troubleshooting AirPlay

Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections

Recommended Wi-Fi settings

Wifi Diagnostic Software (for Mac users)


You may also find some help on this page, where I’ve collected some of the more unusual solutions to network issues.


When making adjustments to your network for better optimisation, you may find some of the points mentioned on this page helpful.

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Aug 9, 2015 5:05 AM in response to Martin_M29

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


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


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


Troubleshooting AirPlay

Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections

Recommended Wi-Fi settings

Wifi Diagnostic Software (for Mac users)


You may also find some help on this page, where I’ve collected some of the more unusual solutions to network issues.


When making adjustments to your network for better optimisation, you may find some of the points mentioned on this page helpful.

apple tv not seen in airplay device list

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