Does iTunes need to be on for me to play on my apple T.V?

I have home sharing on and the apple T.V and it says "needs to have home sharing on"
It works when I am on my Itunes on my computer but when my laptops of it doesn't work.
Any ideas or is it supposed to be like that?

If you are trying to access laptop itunes content under Computers icon on AppleTV then yes laptop need to be on for iTunes to stream its content.
If however the stuff is from iTunes store check under the Movies and TV Shows categories for the Purchased tab which will allow you to stream from the internet without the laptop on if your internet is fast enough.
AC

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