Can't transfer content using Home Sharing

I have two home computers. I've opened home sharing on both computers and it's turned on in both. I can view the files on both computers, but I'm not able to transfer files from one computers library to the other.
I've read several articles on how to use home sharing and I believe i've done everything correctly.
Anyone have an idea what it could be?
TIA

have you seen this support article ?
JGG

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