Airplay won't work with macbook

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Airplay won't work with macbook

Since update was done (iOS 10, OSX 10.9.5) to my macbook and apple tv for some reason I cannot connect my macbook pro to apple tv.

When I try to connect I get a message on the tv: Device Requirements, This airplay connection requires IOS 7.1 or later OS X 10.10 or later, or iTunes 11.2 or later.

My macbook iTunes and apple tv are up to date.

Also when I connect my iPhone 6 and 6s its working fine.

I went in to apple tv settings, airplay, Require Device Verification and its turned off but macbook still doesn't connect!!!

Any advice or fix for this problem????

Posted on Oct 2, 2016 9:33 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 2, 2016 10:19 AM in response to Juliop06

First, try turning off device verification. It's only necessary to block hackers (stoodents) on your WiFi. Second, check the items here Use AirPlay to display video from your Mac on an HDTV - Apple Support, especially the Mac Firewall adjustments. An update may have reset your security.

Is your OS X really 10.9.5? That update occurred two years ago.

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Answer 2

Oct 2, 2016 10:24 AM in response to Juliop06

Are you trying to use peer-to-peer AirPlay, where computer and Apple TV are not on the same network? That does require OS X 10.10. Try turning off Bluetooth on the computer.

What version is your Apple TV? See Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support if not sure.

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Answer 3

ozchile

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Oct 25, 2016 4:33 PM in response to Juliop06

I have the same problem on my macbook Air, I have Sierra 10.9.5 installed and Apple tv 4 with the latest firmware and every time i try to connect airplay, apple tv displays "this Airplay connection requires ios 7.1 or later, os x 10.10 or later, or iTunes 11,2 or later" I have no issues connecting my iphone 6s or my ipad 2. My son who also has a macbook air with sierra installed has no issues connecting to airplay. I have turned off bluetooth and have device verification off on apple tv. Have restarted both devices and still the problem occurs. Any help would be appreciated...

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