I have apple tv and have used it for a couple of years. this morning when trying to use airplay with my mac and can't remember how turn on airplay. it is showing on the tv but not accessible on my mac
iPhone 5s, iOS 7.1.1
In Display Preferences is the box check to Show Mirroring in the menu bar when available checked?
If both TV and Mac are connected to the same network the option should show in menu bar.
If not try powering off/rebooting the TV and your wifi router.
Requirements for using AirPlay
If you go to Apple menu > System Preferences, click Displays, and don't see the option to "Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available," your Mac doesn't meet these requirements.
Minimum requirements if your Mac and Apple TV are on the same network:
- Apple TV (2nd generation or later) with the latest Apple TV software
- For mirroring your display or extending your desktop, any of the following Mac computers with OS X Mountain Lion v10.8 or later:
Minimum requirements for peer-to-peer AirPlay, which lets visitors quickly and easily connect their Mac or iOS device to your Apple TV without gaining passwords and connecting to the Wi-Fi network:
- Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with the latest Apple TV software
- A Mac (2012 or later) with OS X Yosemite v10.10 or later
I do not see the option to turn AirPlay Display on on my mac
