Airplay no longer working in iTunes 12.5.1

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Airplay no longer working in iTunes 12.5.1

I've been using airplay from iTunes on Mac to an Airport Express and to a Bowers & Wilkins Z2 for several years, both seamlessly with no dropouts. After updating iTunes on my Mac to 12.5.1, I get stuttering audio and inconsistent connections. The only thing that has changed in my entire setup is the iTunes update. Connections to both the airport express and Z2 are both wired, not wireless, so I know there is not interference or an issue with wireless networking. Is anyone else experiencing this?

Mac mini, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Sep 17, 2016 11:03 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 28, 2016 10:40 AM in response to aManCalledSun

Same problems here.

What i noticed is, that i have dropouts, when iTunes is not in focus for a while. Changing iTunes in the foreground, plays the music almost immediately.

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Answer 2

Leglhom

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Oct 1, 2016 8:57 AM in response to aManCalledSun

Same here too ... pretty confusing 😠 It'a like iTune looses link with the airport, randomly but quiet often. The airplay icon is orange, if i press play, it goes on, until next time. Everything is ok, regarding Airport utility ...

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Keale

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Oct 25, 2016 10:07 AM in response to aManCalledSun

This is happening for me also. I've invested heavily in airplay compatible devices and been using them for 4+ years in my home. Now it crashes about every 30 minutes, and I have to physically go back to my mac to restart iTunes each time. Submitted at least 20 crash reports at this point. Seriously, Apple, get your sh*t together and fix this. Completely ridiculous for what's probably your most successful product.

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