No Airplay OR Bluetooth?

I currently have the most recent Apple TV, an iPhone 5C, and an iPad mini. Airplay is not connecting to any of my devices, including my PC with home sharing. I've reset everything, restored everything, and unplugged everything. No luck on getting the airplay icon to come up. It seems that it happened when I updated the recent software on all my devices, including itunes. What's even more interesting is that my bluetooth won't connect at all. Not to anything. I only recall it happening once a few months back when I tried to use it, but the connection wasn't strong enough. However, now it's not working at all. Even when I restore the apple TV and it gives me the option to use bluetooth to set up my device. I'm exhausted and have no idea what to do. Any help? Oh and FYI, my wi-fi is through my apartment building so I don't have access to shut it down and reset it.

Netflix and all other services - Vimeo, Youtube, NFL Now, The iTunes store etc all work/download without problem on the AppleTV. Not a wifi issue. It's been working for years without problem. Home sharing is not working with any of my devices, when previously, it had.

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I like WIFI-Airplay for home, more versatile and better range.
I like bluetooth for traveling, because I don't have to worry about having a working WIFI network. But really this works fine for home as well. Bluetooth really is more versatile.

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You don't necessarily need an Airport Express for Airplay. There are speaker systems which support Airplay. AppleTV supports wifi based airplay and can play music from Apple Macs, iPad and iPhone though mirroring a notebook/desktop monitor will not be available until Mountain Lion. I have from time to time mirrored my iPad to my TV using my AppleTV. The AppleTV has wifi built in as do the AirPlay-enabled speakers.
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Study:
The major chip inside airplay speakers comes from one single vendor: SMSC (lately got bought by Microchip). It offers 11b/g and not 11n. No firm schedule on 11n, it takes time to make a speaker from a chip
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Hello WillMendoza,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
iOS: Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4215?viewlocale=nl_nl&locale=nl_nl
Ensure that other devices are not trying to stream to the same Apple TV at the same time.
Turn off Bluetooth on your iOS device by tapping Settings > Bluetooth.
Ensure that your Wi-Fi router is set up with the recommended settings for the best performance.
Certain external devices, such as microwave ovens and baby monitors, may interfere with a Wi-Fi network. Try moving or disabling these devices.
If possible, try to locate your Wi-Fi router in the same room as your iOS device and Apple TV.
If your wireless and wired networks are the same, try connecting your Apple TV to the router via Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi.
If the Wi-Fi router has an external antenna, check to see that is it connected properly and in good condition.
Use the Wi-Fi network troubleshooting guide to resolve interference and other issues.
Best of luck,
Mario

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