Apple TV connecting to Computers

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Apple TV connecting to Computers

Do iTune libraries need to be on seperate "Apple ID's" to be able to be accessed on ATV?

Situation: I recently purchased latest ATV and works well except for connecting to computers (both Mac's) to access the seperate iTune libraries. The libraries are stored on seperate Mac's but are utilise the same Apple ID.

Both computers/libraries names show up in ATV but only one will connect, the other stating unable to connect, check on same WiFi and open. All computers are on same network and "Home Sharing" is on and open in iTunes.

Do I need to close one of the Mac's to access the other or should I have been able to open either library. I have reset ATV and checked all connections.

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011)

Posted on Oct 19, 2018 6:06 PM

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Answer 1

turingtest2

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Oct 19, 2018 6:19 PM in response to Oldcol

You ought to be able to open any home shared library on the same network using the same Apple ID. Multiple Apple IDs only complicates matters. Turn off home sharing in the problem library, reboot the router and computer, then set up Home Sharing again.

tt2

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Oldcol Author

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Oct 19, 2018 7:33 PM in response to turingtest2

Thanks for that mate, but alas no luck. I checked all set ups again but no luck and followed your suggestion. I read somewhere else that I may need to disconnect the ATV from TV and plug directly into the troublesome Mac and register with each other?? I have even reset the ATV back to factory with no joy. Could there be a set up in my iTunes on the troublesome Mac preventing the link?

Happy for any suggestions. Would not normally worry too much, but the ATV works so much betyter than the older one and would like to watch photos too from the Mac but that doesn't work either.!

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