No Airplay icon to connect to tv

A few things to double check and perform below:

1. Reset SMC by following the directions applicable to your MacBook here ➔ How to Reset SMC. If that does not solve things then-
2. Reset NVRAM/PRAM by following the directions applicable to your MacBook here ➔ How to Reset NVRAM/PRAM. If that does not solve things then-
3. Reboot your Apple TV by unplugging it at the electrical Power and Plugging it back again after 10 seconds.
4. Ensure that your Mac and your Apple TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi Network,
5. Finally see the image below where you will see how to get to Screen Mirroring from Big Sur's Menu Bar (Top).

Axel F.

That icon is replaced with the Screen Mirroring icon. If you do not see it on the Menu Bar then open System Preferences and click on Displays. Place a checkmark in Show Mirroring options in the menu bar when available.

Axel F.

Nope, when I hit screen monitoring, nothing happens. There are no choices to pick a room or TV. Used to go right to airplay with or without Apple TV on. Now it does not, with AppleTV off or on. What are we doing wrong

THANK YOU Axel F. We started with unplugging AppleTV for 10 seconds and that fixed it. All good now, just as before!

Perfect. Good Job. You are welcome.

Axel F.