When I connect my macbook pro to my apple tv to play spotify from my tv while I work on my laptop, the tv kicks the music back to my laptop without me touching a thing. It does this after about 5 mins. Why?
MacBook Pro
I suspect it's more likely that there is an issue with the network which causes the computer to revert to playing through it's own speakers .
Thank you! Will my internet provider be able to fix that? I don't have a problem with anything else using Apple TV. Seems like a small target for them, but I'm obviously not a techie. They use fiber. Also, not sure if that matters.
I'm afraid it's probably something you need to investigate yourself.
Try the following steps, check whether things are working after each step where appropriate, before trying the next.
If you are still having problems, try turning off bluetooth if it's enabled, also try using 802.11n for wifi if you are currently using either 802.11b or 802.11g.
Additionally, the following article(s) may help you.
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
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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