Home Sharing between more than five computers

Our family has 1 IMac, 2 MacbookPros, 2 iPhones, and 2 Ipads. I'm trying to set up Home Sharing between all devices and computers. Everything works except when I tried to set up our new IMac and got the message "Cannot setup more than 5 computers.....". Been looking all over the Apple support area and have as yet found anything. Hopefully I'll get a response here. Whoever helps, know in advance it is very much appreciated - Thank you.

The limit of 5 computers applies to computer authorisations only. There is a limit to associated devices such as iPods etc but this also includes any authorised computers.
Could you have perhaps had previous computers that you did not de-authorise before you parted with them. You can see how many computers are authorised by visiting your account settings in iTunes on your computer.

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