Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Method 1: Use the menu
• Method 2 of 2: Method 2: Change your system settings
• Tips
• Warnings

Apple TV allows you to receive images from Mac devices without the need for a wired connection. This requires AirPlay. We will show you how to establish such a connection. To do this, you need a 2011 Mac or newer and Mountain Lion (OSX 10.8) or higher, and a second or third generation Apple TV.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Method 1: Use the menu

1. 1 Turn on your Apple TV.
2. 2 Select the AirPlay icon from the menu. The menu is a small white bar at the top of the screen. The AirPlay icon is next to the Wifi icon.
3. 3 Select AppleTV from the list.
4. 4 Your Mac screen will now display on your Apple TV.

Method 2 of 2: Method 2: Change your system settings

1. 1 Turn on your Apple TV.
2. 2 Open System Preferences. The icon is on the desktop or in the application list.
3. 3 Click on the “Displays” icon.
4. 4 Open the AirPlay / Mirroring menu.”A list of AirPlay devices connected to your network will open.
5. 5 Select the Apple TV device you want from the list.
6. 6 Your Mac screen will now appear on your Apple TV.

Tips

• If you have an older Mac, you can stream your screen using AirParrot.
• If the picture is poor quality, use an Ethernet cable to connect your Apple TV to the Internet.
• If you don't see the AirPlay icon on your Mac, make sure the devices are on the same network.
• If you are not sure if your Mac is suitable for AirPlay, select “About this Mac” from the menu and check the system version.
• Mirror image transfer can be very slow if you are playing multiple videos.

Warnings

• AirPlay works on Macs 2011 or higher, such as Mountain Lion (OSX 10.8). Older Mac systems and Mac systems without Mountain Lion are not suitable.
• AirPlay will not work on the first generation Apple TV.