Q: Home Sharing
I am using an Apple TV Model A1469 ( generation 3) with latest software 7.2.1 (8011). Setup has "home sharing" turned "on". I also have iTunes latest software update 12.3.3.17 installed on my computer. It has "home Sharing" turned "on". Both my Apple TV and wifi connected Windows 10 computer are on the same wireless network. When trying to do "home sharing" I have iTunes open on my computer as instructed. I can do all Apple TV functions except "home sharing". When I select "computer" icon on Apple TV I get the message " to access your iTunes library on Apple TV, turn on home sharing in iTunes on your computer using your username". Of course I have done all this and still can not view my iTunes library and/or photos/videos. There was "one" occasion that I was able to view these files; otherwise no luck in many many attempts.
Can someone help me out here?
Thanks in Advance
Don
iPad, Windows 10, Internet Explorer 11.0
Posted on Apr 30, 2016 4:11 PM
Your one successful experience was likely when ATV was running first. When iTunes started on your PC, it announced its services and that worked. The failures are likely when ATV needs to ask the PC for services, and cannot get through the firewall.
I can't help you with Windows 10. You'd need to find firewall settings, then advanced settings. There's some info on the web, but it does not seem to be specific to 10. Might be useful, though.
Posted on May 1, 2016 7:40 AM