Airplay audio problem

Airplay cuts in and out when I play iTunes from my ipad and iPod I have a receiver hooked up to the router with cat5 . The receiver is in the basement and the router is upstairs the speakers are outdoors so my iPod is a good distance from the router any suggestions?

This problem has been variously described to me as a bandwith problem, but that's theoretical.
You may want to try one of several approaches and find out which works. First, check out the wi-fi network in your house and, if you have two networks identified within the LAN(for example, one from your main router and one from Airport Express, make sure that you have the main network checked). (no cost)
Another approach is to buy a network amplifier, such as Netgear, to smooth over any deadspots in your home network (cost approx. $100).
The nuclear option is to increase your internet speed (cost: additionally $15 monthly, depending on your server). If this doesn't work, that's all she wrote, but you have the option of dialing back your speed and monthly fees).
Check out your internet speed with a free speed test (www.speedtest.net). A speed of approx. 11.26Mbps will probably not resolve the problem of Airplay cutting out. In my experience approx. 14.65 Mbps will probably resolve the problem. I've played iTunes through Airplay for 2 1/2 hours at that speed without any cutouts.
Good luck,
Ernesto

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Possible solution to airplay audio problem

Fist of all, sorry for my english.
I had the next problem, videos from itunes or youtube works fine, but when I tried to stream only audio, from ipod aplication or spotify it doesn´t work. Some times make a little noise, other times the conexion returns to the iphone or ipad...ant many times the wifi of the phone or the ipad hangs, and have to reboot...
I´ve tried many things, with two diferent routers (both of them wireless n), different configurations, open ports, went to the genius bar, even broke a router (it hangs and there wasn´t any way to restore, even with a hard reset)...
Finally, today it starts to work. What I did is:
1. Change wifi channel to 9.
2. Disable WSC setup in my router configuration.
3. I think this is the most important: enable WMM (wifi multimedia) on the configuration of my router. It´s a comtrend model, maybe this is called in another way in other router configuration.
4. And reset my apple tv (menu+down 5 secs).
Probably it´s not necesary to make all these steps, looks like point 3 is the different from previous attempts...
So check your WMM router configuration and try.
Hope it helps.

Intresting notes... When you download album artwork from iTunes it really doesn't add it to the MP3 track, it stores it elsewhere and assoicates it internally some how to the album. Where as adding a artwork in through the actual file will change the size of your MP3 track, by embedding the artwork into it so that other apps (like windows media) can see them.
That would be an interesting find if that is indeed the case.... Furthermore if that solves the problem, than apple should have an easy fix on thier hands.
However, since most of my music is direct downloads from iTunes and has the artwork directly embedded into the music files like I mentioned above that might be why I've never encountered the issues.... As I found out about this quirk a while back, because some of the tracks on the PC or on my iPod would never show the album cover before...
Hopefully someone else with the same problem can help confirm this possible solution!

ATV Airplay (audio only) starts then stops

Pretty much what the subject says. I'll start audio playback from iTunes 11.0.4 to 3rd-gen ATV that is running latest OS 5.2.1. Music plays for 1-2 seconds then stops. Sometimes I can start it again, but it will stop. Usually I can't start it again. The only fix has been to reset ATV by turning off the power, waiting a minute or so, then turning it back on. Then music will play for hours until I stop it when I leave or go to sleep. A short stop doesn't have a problem but a long stop say overnight will usually cause the problem to happen again.
This ATV is a replacement for one that had bad wifi; the old one was much worse than the replacement but the problem still happens.

airparrot is an alt to airplay mirror
airplay mirror is cloning what you see and hear on the mac to the tv over the appletv
airplay audio is using airport express and appletv as remote speakers one can use multiple at the same time
I have an appletv 1g the old alu one and an airport express so under my airplay icon right of the volume bar in the top of itunes 11.1.1 I have the options
computer
appletv
airport express
if you don't have the icon looks like this
http://cdn.cultofmac.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/itunes11airplaymultiplecontr ol1.jpg
then maybe your itunes is too old
or the appletv is not present on the same subnetwork as the computer some routers keep 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz and ethernet on seperate networks and one have to bridge them
sometimes if my appletv don't want to show up on the list I can get it to by on the appletv starting a song and then stopping it again
my imac is 21.5" mid2011
and it also works fine with wifes macbook pro 13" from 2009 or something along those lines

Airplay audio streaming from Iphone to ATV crashes when changing randomly title?

Why does airplay audio streaming from Iphone 4S iOS 7.04 crashes when changing randomly title? The ATV is not connected to a TV, only to an AV Receiver. Anywhere the same problem?
Thx a lot
Nolame

Oops - I messed up the title-
This is with iOS 7.0.2 and Apple TV 6.0.

Audio problem with one episode of iTunes tv show on two apple tvs but audio works fine on same show on iMac

I have a season pass to Dr Who and all 30+ other shows purchased on iTunes work great. Last night's episode (Hide) has a hissing sound so loud it drowns out all the audio in the show when i try to watch it on my Apple TV. I then downloaded the episode to my iMac and my iPad and no audio issues there. However when I tried playing it shared from my iMac to the Apple TV and the audio problem was there again. Same thing happened when I tried to AirPlay from my iPad to Apple TV.
I have two Apple TVs. One is latest model w latest upgrade, the other is generation before without latest upgrade. Same audio issue on both. I have tons of iTunes TV shows and movies and this is the only episode with an issue. Something is wrong with this file that causes it to screws up the audio on Apple TV.
Has anyone else seen this kind of audio issue specific to just one TV episode or movie? Anyone know support path for iTunes problems?

If other episodes play Dolby Digital fine this could be a file encoding problem - they sometimes get it wrong.
I suggest you all contact Apple about the problem via itunes store support here:
https://expresslane.apple.com/

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I found out that my current network situation is ATV3 connected to LAN with Powerline devices gives the problem described above. Changing to WiFi connection to the Router, solves the problem even with a lower speed.

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Is there anyone here experiencing audio problems after upgrading to ios7?, Is there anyone here experiencing audio problems after upgrading to ios7?

Since the ios7 upgrade I have been having and audio problem with my iPhone 4.
When hooking my phone up with and audio cable ( mini to mini ), using the iPhone cable, a docking staking or airplay to Apple TV. The audio only plays from nth right speakers.
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I updated to ios7 yesterday and everything was working fine, no problems for approx 24 hours.
Today while watching video on the Netflix app, the audio stopped working.
Now, this is what I have:
-Ringer does not work when i receive calls
-Notification sounds do not work
-there is no audio with youtube, netflix or video files
-no audio with itunes music
-sound toggle (up and down) do nothing.
-the silent/vibrate toggle above the audio toggles causes phone to vibrate but does not effect this audio problem
however;
In Settings; Sounds:
     -when I use the volume slider for 'ringer and alerts' it plays the tone,
     -when I select a different ringtone, it plays the tone,
     -when I select a different text tone (tweet,mail etc/all others), it vibrates but DOES NOT play the tone
Additionally,
     -audio works for phone calls on both regular and speakerphone settings
     -audio for all apps works when earbuds/headphones are plugged in, through headphones
Troubleshooting attemts so far:
-vibrate toggle attempted, not the issue
-multiple soft and hard resets, no fix
-cleaned charging port, no fix
-cleaned earphone jack, no fix,
This appears to be a software update or app/setting compatibility issue. I've read other threads that suggest turning off 'airplay'... i cannot find airplay anywhere in the settings or on my iphone. I am not excited about going through the hassle of restoring my phone, losing music and saved app data.
I find it difficult to impossible to revert back to ios6.x.x and cannot restore my last backup from that version of ios.
My frustration abounds and makes competitor Android devices seem enticing.
Please Apple, help me

I encountered the same problem lastweek, as much to my surprise after reading all blogs & fixes, here's what i did...
1. I did a "Restore All" using iTunes directly connected to a pc/desktop, the reformat & reprograming only took 1hour to be exact, unlike wifi update, it took me 5hours & 45mins for total completeion of update iOs7 (which later on had problems due to unstable wifi connection)
Still the earpiece didn't work, but the phone performs fine now w/o a glitch, flawless...
2. My last resort before claiming my warranty or having it fixed, i did what others did that made their phone work, believe it or not, neither did i, it yes was a hardware problem, a simple "LOOSE CONTACT" on the earpiece...
So what i did after vacum & cleanning it up thoroughly, applying controlled great pressure directly on the earpiece like cpr, i toggled my phone w/ great force hitting the sides by hand, much like tapping it on my hand w/ great force while on a call switching from loudspeaker to normal earpiece, until such time in less than 5mins, whala, it worked i heard audio again on the earpiece...
I've been so careful w/ my unit w/ outmost premium accessories & care, ignoring the fact that sometimes bcoz of the great protection we ignore some minor mishaps like dropping it on the floor from our lap... As simple as that could be the cause... So, if u think at times u might have unconciously dropped it even w/ case on, it may have caused it...
I hope this helps & also fixes yours... I know what it feels...
But just incase it doesn't, then yes it's time to claim your warranty...

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I've come across numerous other threads describing this issue but none seems to have a resolution other than "wait until Apple fixes it via update", so I decided to make a post and see if I could find some newer answers since it's been a while.
Upon updating my macbook pro to Yosemite back in when it was released, Airplay audio from my MacBook to my Apple TV 3rd Gen stutters for about 30 seconds after beginning Airplay and intermittently thereafter. With Mavericks, everything worked perfectly and nothing has changed hardware-wise since then, which handily implies that Yosemite is to blame. Still, I have wiped and restored both my macbook and the Apple TV (via usb), and even my router (Airport Extreme ac) in my efforts to troubleshoot with no luck. Wifi conditions are maybe 8 feet with direct line of sight and I've tried both 2.4 and 5 GHz spectra. Video airplay functions after a fashion but has a continuous stutter that makes it practically unusable. Note that this issue also affects my partner's MBP but both of our iPhone 6's continue to function perfectly. The Apple TV is connected to the Airport via ethernet cable.
Other solutions I have come across include disabling bluetooth on the mac, but this solution is untenable as it breaks the functionality of Continuity features which I have come to depend on and also doesn't seem to work for everyone, and several terminal commands which alter the behavior of bluetooth on my system which ultimately have the same adverse side effects as simply disabling it.
I am seriously lamenting this broken airplay functionality and, since it was a key motivator in my use of the Apple TV product, am strongly considering something different. Am I pretty much just out of luck here?
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Apple TV 3rd Gen
Retina MacBook Pro 15 inch, early 2013
All software current.
Edited to note that the Apple TV was connected via ethernet.

Completely random fix that worked for me - was driving me nuts and like you tried every other suggestion.
I was certain issue was post iMac Beta upgrade to 10.10.3 - reverted back to 10.10.2 and still there - did all the Blue Tooth, router suggestions blah blah blah
Changed to wired network, still there.
I then factory reset Apple TV - while not connected to the network - problem was not present - just playing around in Apple TV basics no issues - happily confirmed not the Apple TV.
Removed wired network, re-added wifi network, de-authorised my computer and then re-authorised and everything has since worked - just watched an hour long show and no issue.
Doing a little jig of joy - off work today sick so wanted the bloody Apple TV working Fingers crossed it works for you.

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Has anyone encountered audio problems with their iMac? I just upgraded to Mountain Lion on my i7 27" with 16GB of Ram and found that the Audio starts to get distorted and eventually cuts out after about an hour! It starts cutting in and out when I move the mouse and eventually there will be no sound at all!
Sometimes it can take over an hour of steady use, my last time was watching a movie on Netflix. I initially noticed this using a USB DAC Headphone Amp.
I never had any Audio problems before, my machine is over 1 year old.
I enjoy watching movies in iTunes and DVDs, but this is making it difficult! A full restart usually fixes the problem for a time but it will eventually come back
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I have had persistent audio problems from I Life V3 all the way up to I Life 06. Sometimes it is synch issues. Sometimes it is audio dropping out. I have been through the various forums and applied the various remedies with some successs, some failure. The basic problem is that I have an extensive quantity of Mini DV tapes dating back to 1997, most recorded with 12 bit sound (prior to 2002). Apple's basic stance has been, you must use 16 bit sound or I Movie and/or I DVD won't work and . And proposes awkward workarounds. Basically placing the onus on it's own consumers. Why can't 12 bit sound support be included in I DVD 06 and these persistent audio issues put to rest once and for all? Is there some overwhelming technical reason why it cannot be done?

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This solution is for WINDOWS ONLY!!! Unfortunately I believe
it is a bug in flash itself as I have read more than one instance
of this same no audio problem occuring on MAC'S and LINUX based
systems as well. IF YOU KNOW OF SOLUTIONS TO THE MAC OR LINUX BASED
PROBLEMS, PLEASE POST THEM IN THIS THREAD.
Description of the problem: Video sites such as YouTube,
VideoSift, Break, Google Videos, Yahoo, and a plethora of others do
not stream embedded audio. Viewing a YouTube video, for example, on
VideoSift.com results in the video playing back with no audio.
However, by going directly to YouTube and playing back the same
video, it appears to work.
THERE ARE SEVERAL POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS.
Problem: You may be missing your WAVEMAPPER driver.
Cause: Wavemapper driver was removed during installation or
updating of the Flash Player. It might not necessarily be Flash
that removes it but apparently something does.
Solution #1: Google "Flash No Audio WAVEMAPPER" for
directions, its been covered a bunch, but basically requires
running REGEDIT and readding the WAVEMAPPER key to the appropriate
location and value in the registry. Its not as difficult as it
sounds.
http://weyland.be/wrdprss/index.php/2006/08/22/no-sound-in-macromedia-flash-player-9/
if your wavemapper key is installed correctly...
Possible Cause: Corrupted or damaged flash content preventing
audio streaming from working correctly.
Soltuion #2: Run CC Cleaner and delete only cached Flash
content. It is a free program, again just google "download CC
Cleaner". This particular solution worked for me.
If CC Cleaner also does not work, the description of your
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day it worked, the next day it didnt. If it never worked, this
would be a logical solution for you. One variation of this that I
have found is to create a new Windows User Account and log into it.
The reason the CC Cleaner method may work better is that the User
Accounts have their own separate cache folders so a corrupted cache
preventing audio playback on one profile will not be available on
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how to do this as the CC Cleaner will work better but if you are
curious, yet again google "create new windows user accounts". I
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and run it, use it only to remove Flash under the Applications Tab,
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Possible Cause: Missing Codec
Solution #2: Download and install the K-Lite Codec pack.
Again, google it. A CODEC stands for COmpressor DECompressor and is
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on the internet. There are a lot of different codecs and if you
want to play back a video that was compressed using a particular
codec, you will need that same corresponding codec to decompress
your media source and view its content. Basically if you dont have
a codec, you cant observe the content of the media. If you have a
VCR and want to play back a DVD, you are out of luck unless you get
a DVD Player. DivX and XVid Codecs are some of the very popular
codecs used on the net, but to get those, I still suggest getting
the K-Lite Codec Pack.
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm
Solution #4: Go back to Flash 7. If it aint broke dont fix
it. This Final alternative is only to be used as a last resort.
You'll have to get rid of Flash 9 and go back to Flash 7. The
really tricky part here is that you have to prevent Flash from auto
updating itself. If you install Flash 7, and hit up YouTube, you'll
immediately get Flash 9+ installed again with the same problems. So
AFTER you uninstall Flash 9 (use Macromedias / Adobes uninstaller,
yet again go google it) make a new text file and name it MMS.CFG,
in the file put this one line "AutoUpdateDisable=1" (without the
quotes) and put it in BOTH your c:\windows\system32 AND
c:\windows\system32\Macromed\Flash folders. This will prevent flash
from Auto Updating to 9+, then have to find some place to download
the old flash 7 installer. I found one here.
http://www.intercomm.com/downloads/Flash7.
Only problem is that most sites will try to make you install Flash
9 and Flash 7 does not work on all sites, but it does on some like
YouTube. DO NOT UPDATE TO FLASH 9+ IF YOU USE THIS METHOD.
You will probably want to IMMEDIATELY go to
http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager05.htm l
after installing Flash 7 and UNCHECK the update feature
I've tried to write this quick little guide at 3AM so Im not
going to take more time to research other ways to fix this problem.
If you have other solutions, such as for MAC and LINUX, or feel
like adding on to something else that I've written here (links
would be useful to the downloads I suggested) or correcting any
mistakes I probably have made, please say so.
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All:
I am hoping to play video to TV via HDMI and at the same time use the Airport Express connected to better speakers to play the audio via airplay.
Not using the optical out for audio as my speaker system does not have the optical input. I only wish the new apple tv 3 rumored to be out next week has one more audio output. In the mean time i was hoping apple tv could do the simultaneous airplay audio through airport express.
Did anyone try this?
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I have the same question, and have not found any way to mirror the audio portion of AppleTV video to Airplay speakers on my network.
But if your amp and speakers are close to the TV, you don't need to use the optical port. You could either use and HDMI splitter, or use the audio out on the TV to pass the audio to the amp/speakers.
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