Apple tv streams to pc instead of tv

When I hit play the Movie or TV show starts on the PC not the TV Screen any ideas?????

Is your PC a Mac? If so the same remote controls most Apple devices so ytou'd either need to pair a rempte with each to stop it affecting others or disable IR sensnor on a Mac under Security in System Preferences.

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I am thinking of getting two Apple TVs - one for the liing room and one for the bedroom, with a view to streaming any films etc i have on my iMac to the device.
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Intermittent problems
Intermittent problems are often a result of interference. Interference can be caused by other networks in the neighbourhood or from household electrical items.
You can download and install iStumbler (NetStumbler for windows users) to help you see which channels are used by neighbouring networks so that you can avoid them, but iStumbler will not see household items.
Refer to your router manual for instructions on changing your wifi channel or adjusting your multicast rate.
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Type
Protocol
Used By
80
TCP
HTTP
AirPlay
443
TCP
HTTPS
AirPlay
554
TCP/UDP
RTSP
AirPlay
3689
TCP
DAAP
iTunes/AirPlay
5297
TCP
Bonjour
5289
TCP/UDP
Bonjour
5353
TCP/UDP
MDNS
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49159
UDP
MDNS (Win)
Bonjour/AirPlay
49163
UDP
MDNS (Win)
Bonjour/AirPlay
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