Jack Westie

Q: Where can I get the airplay code for apple TV?

I just bought an apple tv 3rd genration. My TV is Imac 14.1 2.7 GHZ, 8GB memory. When setting up air play on my computer I was asked to enter airplay code for the Apple TV.  Where do or how do I get this code?. Thanks  Ed Legault

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

Posted on Feb 2, 2016 5:16 PM

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  • by Protodd,

    Protodd Protodd Feb 2, 2016 5:27 PM in response to Jack Westie
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    Feb 2, 2016 5:27 PM in response to Jack Westie

    It sounds like your Apple TV has a setting enabled to require either a specific code or a password to AirPlay to the Apple TV. For either option, you can set it here:

    Set an onscreen code

     

    Use this setting to require a specific code to AirPlay to the Apple TV. When an AirPlay-enabled device attempts to connect to an Apple TV with Onscreen Code enabled, enter the passcode shown on the TV into the device that’s attempting to connect to the Apple TV.

    • Settings > AirPlay > Onscreen Code > On
    Set a passwordUse this setting to require a password for AirPlay-enabled devices to connect using AirPlay on the Apple TV. Use this setting for devices that will need permanent access and you only want to enter the password once.
    • Settings > AirPlay > Password > [set password]

     

    Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation): Understanding AirPlay settings

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5517