Q: Could not connect to Apple TV (2015) on Yosemite (10.10.5) Macbook Pro (Early 2015)

When trying to AirPlay to my new Apple TV (4th Generation, 2015), I receive the following error message:

Could not connect to "Apple TV"

I've tried restarting my macbook, restarting my Apple TV, resetting the router, power-cycling the Apple TV, made sure that they're on the exact same WiFi network but the issue persists.

Information on Apple TV are as follows:

Model: A1625 (64GB)

tvOS: 9.0 (13T396)

IP Address: 192.168.1.15

Subnet: 255.255.255.0

Router: 192.168.1.1

Information on Macbook Pro are as follows:

Model: Macbook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)

OS X: Yosemite (10.10.5)

IP Address: 192.168.1.18

Subnet: 255.255.255.0

Router: 192.168.1.1

I've noticed that my iPad and iPhones are all able to AirPlay to the Apple TV without issues (streaming, mirroring work great on mobile devices) but the Macbook just doesn't seem to be able to connect.

As an alternative, I've also tried using AirParrot 2 but the same error is observed.

Please advise.

Best Regards,

Stan

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch,Early 2015), OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Nov 7, 2015 9:10 PM

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by Briansyddall,

Briansyddall Nov 8, 2015 2:30 AM in response to StanCanCode
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Nov 8, 2015 2:30 AM in response to StanCanCode

Hi
Have you got home sharing enabled on all your Apple devices
Including apple tv .
You also need cloud sharing on all devices to be enabled .
Cheers
Brian
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by flyer9,

flyer9 Dec 5, 2015 9:20 AM in response to StanCanCode
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Dec 5, 2015 9:20 AM in response to StanCanCode

Similar issue here. MBP will correctly stream iTunes music/videos to my ATV4, however it will not connect using screen mirroring function. It will, however, connect and mirror to my earlier version ATV. All other devices (MB Air & iPhone/iPad) stream and mirror properly to the ATV4.
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by Protodd,

Protodd Dec 5, 2015 9:32 AM in response to flyer9
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Dec 5, 2015 9:32 AM in response to flyer9

I Have seen others who disabled firewall on the MacBook having success overcoming the AirPlay issue...
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by flyer9,

flyer9 Dec 5, 2015 9:34 AM in response to Protodd
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Dec 5, 2015 9:34 AM in response to Protodd

I've seen that as well, however my firewall is off.
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by hip2jazz,

hip2jazz Dec 12, 2015 5:17 PM in response to flyer9
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Dec 12, 2015 5:17 PM in response to flyer9

I am having this problem too and cannot find any solutions.
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by Gromcan,

Gromcan Feb 11, 2016 10:24 AM in response to StanCanCode
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Feb 11, 2016 10:24 AM in response to StanCanCode

I have the same problem. Apple help!
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by Pmintz25,

Pmintz25 Feb 11, 2016 10:32 AM in response to StanCanCode
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Feb 11, 2016 10:32 AM in response to StanCanCode

Update the Apple TV OS and then see if it works. Should be 9.1.1 I believe.
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by katsy9,

katsy9 Feb 11, 2016 9:10 PM in response to StanCanCode
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Feb 11, 2016 9:10 PM in response to StanCanCode

Tried all of above, still says "Could not connect to Apple TV".

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
OS Yosemite 10.10.5

Apple TV
Model A1625
tvOS 9.1.1 (13U717)
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by daryljo,

daryljo Feb 12, 2016 8:43 AM in response to StanCanCode
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Feb 12, 2016 8:43 AM in response to StanCanCode

This must be a legitimate problem because my situation is identical. I am in Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies
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by Winston Churchill,

Winston Churchill Feb 12, 2016 9:11 AM in response to daryljo
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Feb 12, 2016 9:11 AM in response to daryljo

All problems are legitimate. But if you mean it's a problem with the software, no it's a problem with your network/set-up.
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by Pmintz25,

Pmintz25 Feb 12, 2016 9:27 AM in response to katsy9
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Feb 12, 2016 9:27 AM in response to katsy9

Has anyone here restored the tvOS using iTunes? Try that. I had computers show they were still connected to ATV when they weren't and all I had to do was restore the ATV via iTunes.

Means you have to set it back up but it's better than not working at all.

Restore your Apple TV through iTunes - Apple Support
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by phichat,

phichat Feb 23, 2016 12:51 PM in response to StanCanCode
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Feb 23, 2016 12:51 PM in response to StanCanCode

nmblookup 'allow incoming connections' has to be enabled in the Privacy & Security (Firewall) Preferences for the apple TV and computer to connect.
I had the same problem and it was bizarre because my other devices worked fine, but not the Macbook Pro. Now all working fine. Try it out...
By the way I didn't need to tick the 'automatically allow signed software to receive incoming connections' for it to get working, but maybe that's just luck
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by Gromcan,

Gromcan Feb 24, 2016 11:58 AM in response to Pmintz25
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Feb 24, 2016 11:58 AM in response to Pmintz25

I replaced my apple tv in a shop for a new one and still the same. It has to be something wrong with my macbook.
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by Gromcan,

Gromcan Feb 24, 2016 12:09 PM in response to phichat
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Feb 24, 2016 12:09 PM in response to phichat

Ive tried to switch off the firewall, but nothing. What apps should I add to the list of apps to make my apple tv working with airplay mirroring. Not only via iTunes on my macbook.
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