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Q: Airplay button not showing in iTunes

The airplay button will not show up in iTunes on my MacBook Air, but it does on the menu bar where the wi-fi status is. I can mirror the screen onto my Apple TV, but I can't stream iTunes. It's my roommate's Apple TV so it's signed in on her Apple ID. Does that make a difference? I used to be able to Airplay. My iTunes is up to date.

MacBook Air, OS X El Capitan (10.11.2)

Posted on Jan 18, 2016 8:57 AM

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  • by Nubz N.,

    Nubz N. Nubz N. Jan 19, 2016 12:30 PM in response to mgbkwrm93
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    Jan 19, 2016 12:30 PM in response to mgbkwrm93

    Howdy mgbkwrm93,

     

    I love the ability to AirPlay to the Apple TV so I can understand the desire for it to work.  If you don't see the AirPlay icon in iTunes, please check this out.

     

    Use AirPlay to wirelessly stream content from iTunes on your computer - Apple Support

    If you don't see the AirPlay icon in iTunes

    When an AirPlay enabled device is available, you'll see an AirPlay icon to the right of the volume slider in iTunes. If you don't see the icon, follow these steps:

    1. Check that you have the latest version of iTunes and Apple TV software.
    2. Connect your computer and your other device to the same Wi-Fi network. If you're using Ethernet, connect both devices to the same router or hub. If you're using both Wi-Fi and Ethernet, connect your AirPlay device to the same router that your computer uses for Wi-Fi.
    3. Restart your computer, AirPlay device, and network router.
    4. Since some Airplay devices include an on/off option for AirPlay, look for the option in Settings and make sure the feature is on. Check the device's user guide for more information.

    Let us know how that goes.

  • by mgbkwrm93,

    mgbkwrm93 mgbkwrm93 Feb 6, 2016 10:03 AM in response to Nubz N.
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    Feb 6, 2016 10:03 AM in response to Nubz N.

    I have restarted my laptop and the Apple TV and both devices are up to date but I still can't Airplay in iTunes.

  • by welshcatholic,

    welshcatholic welshcatholic Feb 6, 2016 3:58 PM in response to mgbkwrm93
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    Feb 6, 2016 3:58 PM in response to mgbkwrm93

    Hi,

    Take a look in the settings and have a few goes at changing the settings. I had an issue once and found signing in and out of the apple TV sorted it out - no idea why ??

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