Apple tv extend desktop LAG

Whenever i extend my iMac to my apple tv
It's really laggy/ slow response time.
How can I fix this?
Changing the display resolutions on both don't help or reduce lag
I'm planning on getting a TB/hdmi adapter anyway for my old monitor but wish my ATV would work for now.
Help please?

have you tried to connect both devices by ethernet cables rather then wifi to the router
if it works aOK then you know it's because of the poor signal quality or interference of your wifi network

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I use an Apple TV to extend the desktop of my Mac. Just this week, the screen on my other monitor has gone black. The audio works, but not the video. I also have a Macbook that this works fine on.

I had this problem, then I uninstalled AirParrot and my AirPlay is working properly again.

Apple TV lag on extended desktop

Hello everyone!
Yesturday I bought apple TV 3 and connected with samsung HDTV. I tried to connect my MBA 2013 in extended desktop mode but the display was quite laggay.
Even the mouse pointer takes time to respond.
Can anyone help to solve this issue?
Thanks!
Arslan

weakests link is likely your network
try connecting it by ethernet cable rather then wifi to verify that your wifi signal quality and bandwidth is causing the performance issues
also if you rely on airparrot rather then apples mirror feature then I don't believe airparrot take advantage of the build in features of the video card making the proccess require much more cpu power

Is it possible to airplay my extended desktop to multiple apple tv at the same time

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I am looking to do video distribution in the venue I work in thrue multiple apple tv. The Idea is to use AirPlay and to send my extended desktop to about a dozen apple tv at the same time. is it possible to do it ???

Winston is correct you may want to consider a multiplexer its what places like bars restaruants usse when the wat several tvs to use the same imput. is cheaper then several apple tvs hers one at $132.74 i have never used it but searced google and found it would give you up to 8 tvs of one HDMI signal.
http://www.cablewholesale.com/products/hdmi-products/hdmi-switch/product-41h1-08 1hd.php?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=organic&zmam=54972865&zmas=1&zmac=1 &zmap=41H1-081HD

ITunes breaks Airplay extend desktop via Apple TV

Hi there, using my MPBr 15in with Yosemite installed and an Apple TV.
I have been watching photoshop tutorials in an iTunes playlist via extended desktop (Video played on extended desktop on TV, I'm following along with Photoshop on my mac).
I had put my mac on charge and did some things for a while, came back and went to continue my tutorials. But for some unknown reason when I select play in iTunes, instead of just playing on the extended desktop like it was earlier, iTunes quits the extended mode, 'sends' the video to the Apple TV which is a bit of a bumpier process then I'd like. Not to mention it needs to 'buffer' the video each time the next one is played. The worst issue is that the video is zoomed in too far, meaning I cannot see the photoshop tools or the menus along the top and no way to change it (it seems at least). I could forgo the Airplay streaming if it didn't have that issue.
No Apple account is signed in to the Apple TV.
I have tried changing a couple settings in Apple TV (including overscan settings on/off) to no avail. Also changed iTunes setting of Airplay that appears next to the volume slider. No matter what I try when I play the video, extended desktop mode turns off and iTunes streams just the video to Apple TV, also meaning I have to completely disconnect from Apple TV and reconnect again.
So my question is, how do I force iTunes to not use Airplay streaming when I have specifically configured the computer to extend the desktop? I want to extend the desktop!! Using the multiple desktop feature is useful!
Why does it assume I want to stream it independently rather than keep the second desktop?
Why has it done it now, instead of before? I never pressed anything that I know of. It just decided to do it.
If for whatever reason there is no way to turn this auto configuration off, how do I stream the video so it does not cut off the edges?
Thanks in advance. If I figure it out I'll be sure to post what I found here.

Troubleshoot the network, starting with power cycling the ATV and router.

Dual Display, 2 Monitors - Extended Desktop

Hello Everyone:
There isn't a clear cut answer or solution in connected a Macbook Air to 2 external monitors in an attempt to create an extended desktop. I have read older posts that it's either doable or not doable. My questions are the following:
-Is it possible to connect a new Macbook Air to 2 external monitors for extended desktop purposes?
-Some users have reported lag issues (mouse dragging , delays, etc.). Will this happen for sure with a Macbook Air or is it a monitor issue?
-What's the best non-Apple monitor brand that would work best with a Macbook Air for dual display purposes? I've read that Dells have a problem in this regard.
-What would be the advantage or disadvantage of using a dock station in setting up a dual display environment? Would this add to the lag, latency factor?
I'm thinking of investing in a new Macbook Air, but I want to make sure I dont end up with silly issues - such as latency, monitors, etc.
Thank you for all your help and advise.
Best,
G.

Yes, extended desktop works with monitors set to differant resoultions. the Monitors pref pane allows you to select relative arrangements and rez of all monitors composing the extended desktop.
personally I run a dell CRT at 2304 X 1728 @ 60Hz along with an NEC 6FG a 2048 X 1280 @ 60Hz off a radeon 9800pro on an MDD.

How can i use my old iMac as a extended desktop display for my new iMac?

I recently purchased a 21.5 in iMac and wanted to use my old iMac as a extended desktop. My new iMac has thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connections while my old iMac has firewire (400 and 800), USB 2.0 and mini-DVI. Is this posible?

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
If your iMac has got Mini-DVI, you have a 17, 20 or 24-inch iMac that doesn't support Target Display. Late 2009 and Mid 2010 27-inch iMacs, and iMacs with Thunderbolt can be used as external displays. Read > http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11302?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
If your old iMac doesn't support Target Display mode, you can use ScreenRecycler to use your old iMac as an extended display for the new iMac. The only thing you need is that both Macs are connected to the same network

Macbook Pro Retina: can anyone help me with running 2 extended desktop DVIs?

I know I need 2 thunderbolt to DVI adapters for this. In the UK these are £25 each, but the MiniDisplayPort to DVI adapters which look the same are very much cheaper .....
http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Female-Adapter-Macbook-Laptop/dp/B003BHHIA4/re f=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1359830910&sr=1-1&keywords=minidisplayport+to +DVI
They look the same as thunderbolt to DVIs but is there a difference? Anybody know if the thunderbolt to DVI is an ACTIVE adapter, which means the cheaper versions won't work?
Secondly, I've read scary stuff here from people who think their thunderbolt to DVI fried their monitors. Is there any evidence which supports this?
Does anyone out there use two extended desktop DVIs on a daily basis with a Pro Retina? Any tips or things I should know?

I suggest you buy the Apple TB/MDP to DVI adapters as I have tried another brand and it dod not work. That was on a late 15" 2011 model, YMMV.
Second I have never heard of a Apple TB/MDP to DVI adapter ever frying a monitor of any make or model.
Please post references to this claim.
May be possible with a poorly desinged adapter with some of the TB power output being cross linked to one of the DVI pins/connectors. But still doubtful.

Is it possible to assign an extended desktop to be an external desktop for a window's machine?

I have an iMac with Lion and a Windows Vists Laptop and corresponding external monitor on my desk. I'd ideally like to use my iMac as an external monitor for the Window's machine and essentially remove the physical one from my desk. Make sense?
I already have 4 extended desktops created on my iMac and I'm HOPING that I could assign Desktop 4 (example) as the external monitor to be controlled by the Vista machine. I'd like to be able to flip between my Mac OS and the "extrernal monitor'' via the 2-finger-swipe gesture. Anyone have any ideas?
NOTE: I also have Paralles installed with Windows 7 running on my iMac, but I specifically need the Vista machine to have the external monitor, so please do not suggest this solution.

Thank you! While reading these directions, I realized that I have the wrong connector. I have the old Mac Monitor serial port to VGA instead of the MiniDisplay port to VGA needed (didn't even think about this computer not having that port available). I just bought the correct one from Apple, so I'll attempt these instructions as soon as it arrives.
To confirm: I'll be able to run the iMac as the external display and have Lion open simultaneously, right? (Obviously not both on the screen simultaneously, but the ability to "switch" views) Based on the article, the trick is turning the Target Display on/off with the Command + F2 buttons (as opposed to assigning an extended desktop and using gestures), correct?
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Airplay display issues: "extend desktop" not working properly. Secondary display continues to mirror.

Whenever I turn my airplay display on and set it to "extend desktop," my secondary display (TV) continues mirroring my mac book pro (hereinafter MBP). It doesn't fully mirror my MBP, but my secondary display registers every time I switch between my desktop 1 and my full screen apps. Moreover, When I do switch to a fullscreen app on my MBP, I get a blank (blue-ish) screen on my TV.
Any solutions!?!
Additionally, "extended desktop" for my Airplay display worked properly when Mavericks was first released.

Try this:
Click on the Apple TV Icon on the top toolbar
Then, select "Mirror Built in Display" instead of extend desktop
In the same menu under "Match Desktop size to:" select "Apple TV" (or keep it on "built in display if that works"
This solved a similar problem for me.

HT5019 How do I play a video on my extended desktop (my TV) and still use my desktop to surf, work, etc.?

I have created the extended desktop, but don't know how to get the video on to the extended desktop, which displays on my TV. I can't seem to play a file on my tv, and use my desktop on the mac to surf, work, etc. You seem to be able to use either ione or the other desktop - not both at once.
I was easily able to do this on my old PC!

Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Displays
Dragging the menubar on the image representing one display to the image representing the second display.
As most programs send the signal for video to the primary display this will often free up the other display for using while you play video. You can always use another video playback software, or just maximize the video playback software's window, instead of going fullscreen. It really depends on the software you are using to play videos.

Display goes to Extended Desktop when awoke in Closed Clamshell on TV

I use my 13" MBP in closed Clam Shell mode nearly all the time. I have it connected to my Sony 40" HDTV using the Griffin adapter and it works great most of the time.
BUT sometimes when it comes off sleep mode. All my desktop icons are on the extended desktop (TV) and the dock is on the main screen (Closed Laptop Screen)
So I have to Open up laptop. Make Laptop go to sleep. Close Laptop to closed clam shell again then everything is good on TV again.
Not sure why this is happening. Probably 1 in 10 sleeps it does this.
Any Ideas anyone.......
Thanks in advance

Yup. I have no issues using an external display in clamshell mode. It's only when I try to airplay to my apple tv while in this clamshell mode that I run into problems. So to clarify, there are 3 devices in my situation: my macbook, my external monitor, and my apple tv (which is connected to my hdtv of course, so 4 devices). Usually I just use my external monitor with my macbook closed. That works fine. But when I occasionally want to airplay to my apple tv as additional mirrored/extended monitor, I have to open up the macbook first to exit clamshell mode. Otherwise if I just go straight into airplay while still in clamshell mode, my hdtv shows a frozen image, my external monitor goes black and I have no choice but to manually turn off my macbook. Hope that makes sense. I think it would be easier if I could draw a diagram haha.

Get higher resolutions for extended desktop

We have a new iMac. We also have an older Apple Cinema HD display monitor that we're using with the iMac as an extended desktop. On the iMac, we're using 2560 x 1440 resolution; but the highest resolution we can get on the Cinema HD is only 1280 x 800. Does anyone know how we can get higher resolutions on our Cinema HD display monitor?

I've been looking for a way to have the screen resolution change for different Apps too. I can't find anything in Automator, but I hope there is a way.. Like you, I like my editing programs to be higher resolution and my finder, email and the rest to have a lower resolution.

PowerPc G4 Extended Desktop

Hi there,
I was wondering if someone could help me? I have a 533 MHz PowerPc G4 and have just attached 2 monitors... hoping for an extended desktop. 1 of the monitors connects to the VGA port direct and I also purchased a ADC to VGA Adapter to connect the 2nd monitor. At the moment it only shows mirrored screens and the display option in preferences will not let me click arrange.
I have a Ge Force2 MX graphics card, and looking through the apple forums, it says that I should be able to have extended desktop? I am running OSX 10.3.9.
Is this a graphics card problem? If so, do I need a whole new graphics card or is it possible to install a second graphics card. At the moment there is 3 slots free (1 is being used for a sound card) and the graphics card is in the AGP slot.
Hope someone can help.
533 Mhz PowerPC g4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

An ATI Radeon 9000 Pro Mac Edition would be one relatively cheap and easy option. It's an AGP card and would replace your existing one, has an ADC and DVI connector and comes with a DVI to VGA adapter, so with your existing ADC to VGA adapter you'd be able to connect two VGA monitors. It came in 64MB and 128MB versions and was discontinued some time ago, although they seem to appear on eBay regularly.
http://www.ati.com/products/radeon9000me/radeon9000prome/index.html
The ATI Radeon 9200 Mac Edition is the only Mac compatible PCI graphics card I'm aware of that's still readily available new. It should work in conjunction with your existing card to drive a second display, has a DVI and VGA connector and comes with a DVI to VGA adapter. It doesn't seem compatible with OS 9 when installed in some G4s (including yours), but is supported under OS X.
http://www.ati.com/products/radeon9200/radeon9200me/index.html
Failing that I guess you could look for a twin-view version of the GeForce 2 MX or GeForce 4 MX on eBay that someone's pulled from their Mac whilst upgrading. As far as I'm aware they were never available retail. Which ever card you choose though, it needs to be a Mac version as a PC graphics card won't work.

Adapter for extended desktop

Hi there, I am new to this forum, so I hope I am asking this in the right place.
I just bought an Intel iMac and have kept my old 17inch studio display monitor (ADC). I would like to have an extended desktop, but I am confused as to what type of adapter I need to buy for this.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I'd be tempted to sell the 17" Apple Display on to a PowerMac owner (who no doubt have old graphics cards lying around with ADC connectors on) and use that money towards a new display which can be taken with you to all future Mac purchases.
kind regards
mrtotes

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