Mirroring Channel 4. tv

I can access British Channel 4 TV on my iMac but when I mirror it to my large Samsung Tv , via an Apple TV box, it only projects the sound. The screen stays black on the TV. I have tried everything. Any ideas? It works fine with BBC



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Posted on Nov 24, 2023 04:42 PM

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Nov 24, 2023 05:29 PM in response to SoutheyPoint

This sounds like a network bandwidth issue. However, your post lacks detail though so there isn't much we can do to help other than refer you to: If screen mirroring or streaming isn't working on your AirPlay-compatible device - Apple Support.


We have no idea how you are attempting to mirror or with what device. We don't even know which Apple TV you own or the version of TV OS installed.


Nov 24, 2023 11:12 PM in response to SoutheyPoint

You are not speaking to Apple on these forums, we are end users like you. Sorry you felt reprimanded however we cannot help you unless we have some context. Did you follow the steps in the link that I provided earlier. If you did and you are still having an issue then please do the following:


An AppleTV 3 is a VERY VERY old device now, close to 10 years old. You may want to consider upgrading it to an AppleTV 4K, you can find them on Apple's Refurbished store for about $109.00. However where I would start is by doing some basics:


  1. Unplug your modem from power for 2-3 minutes and then re-plug it in. (yes even if everything else is okay.)
  2. Unplug your router from power for 2-3 minutes and then re-plug it in.
  3. Unplug your Apple TV 3 from power for 2-3 minutes and then re-plug it in and then test to see if AirPlay is working.


Also, if you have a home fits any of the parameters below you may be a candidate for upgrading your home's network:


  • 1500 square feet in size or larger
  • 2 or more stories
  • Supports more than 7-8 Wi-Fi devices
  • You occasionally lose Wi-Fi signal in the home with other devices (iPads, iPhones, tablets, etc...)
  • Current router is 5 years old or older.

Nov 24, 2023 06:43 PM in response to rkaufmann87

Oh dear. I feel reprimanded. Not used this site before. Apple TV is series 3 . I have an iMac , fully up to date with 17.1. latest upgrade. I use Apple TV 3

Up until a few months ago I could mirror to my tv any tv channel that i receive from the UK via a DNS connection. I still can with the BBC iPlayer . But Commercial channels only project sound to the TV. However, it will play all the commercials. The TV is a Samsung but is not 4K. The problem is something to do with the recording quality at source and the transmission standard used ( Best explanation I can use) so I am hoping that somebody has solved this problem.

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