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Q: Home Sharing List of Libraries. Can you hide some of them?

I have several computers and Apple TVs on my home network.

 

The main desktop computer (Desktop 1) contains all my media files (music and video). I use home sharing to access these media files across all devices. So when I use an Apple TV it gives me the option of selecting "Desktop 1 Library" via home sharing.

 

I also use another computer (Desktop 2) to access the "Desktop 1 Library" via home sharing.

 

The problem is that the Apple TV now gives me the option of selecting "Desktop 1 Library" or "Desktop 2 Library" via home sharing even though "Desktop 2 Library" is empty and really doesn't exist. Also when I use itunes on Desktop 1 I am also given the option of selecting "Desktop 2 Library" despite the fact that it is empty.

 

My question: Is there a way to hide these empty home sharing libraries from the Apple TVs and other devices on my network?  None of the options in itunes preferences have any effect.

Posted on May 9, 2016 9:42 AM