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When I try to connect to the TV by using the box with the arrow. on top of. my laptop, the airplay to TV is grayed out and only the iMac is usable. How do I. get it to stream. from laptop to tv?

When I try to connect to the TV by using the box with the arrow. on top of. my laptop, the airplay to TV is grayed out and only the iMac is usable. How do I. get it to stream. from laptop to tv?

MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Apr 11, 2022 10:22 AM

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Posted on Apr 11, 2022 10:55 AM

Either both devices are not on the same home network,

or AirPlay receiving might be disabled on the Apple TV box.


To solve, verify that AirPlay is turned on on the Apple TV box,

and verify that both devices connect to the same home network.


What is your model Apple TV box? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support


If screen mirroring or streaming isn't working on your AirPlay-compatible device - Apple Support

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Apr 11, 2022 10:55 AM in response to normjay7

Either both devices are not on the same home network,

or AirPlay receiving might be disabled on the Apple TV box.


To solve, verify that AirPlay is turned on on the Apple TV box,

and verify that both devices connect to the same home network.


What is your model Apple TV box? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support


If screen mirroring or streaming isn't working on your AirPlay-compatible device - Apple Support

When I try to connect to the TV by using the box with the arrow. on top of. my laptop, the airplay to TV is grayed out and only the iMac is usable. How do I. get it to stream. from laptop to tv?

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