Apple TV home sharing password re-entry

I have a Mac Mini and an Apple TV, both on the same network (wired gigabit). Home sharing is turned on for both devices and I can view the Mac Mini from the Apple TV (via the "Computers" link). I can also stream iTunes purchased movies and content without any issues. So all good so far.
From time to time I get prompted on the Apple TV to re-enter my Apple ID. This seems to coincide with a network outage, but I'm not certain, it may also coincide with power cycling one or both devices. Naturally if I try to recreate the conditions causing the password prompt everything works perfectly.
Can anyone provide an insight as to when an Apple TV will prompt for re-entry of an Apple ID/password that is known to be valid? I'm being prompted when attempting to select video from the Mac Mini - not when I purchase content from iTunes.
Thanks,
Tony.

Home sharing has nothing to do with Netflix.
Power cycle the ATV if there are issues with the device not displaying the home screen properly.

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