Airplay from older Apple devices to Apple TV 2

I have some older Apple devices (MacBook Pro and iMac) which have the Pandora application on them and I have an Apple TV 3. I would like to stream Pandora from these devices to my Apple TV like I am able to do with my iPhone.
Can't seem to find a way. Any ideas or am I dreaming?
Jim P

That's not possible, I'm afraid.
AirPlay Mirroring requires a second-generation Apple TV or later, OS X 10.8 or better and is supported on the following Mac models: iMac (Mid 2011 or newer), Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer), and MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer). It also requires the computer to be using wi-fi.

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Restart your router. (Also try removing it’s power cord for at least 30 seconds)
Restart your mobile device.
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