Home sharing "cannot connect to media library"

I've had a few successful home sharing moments and it really is brilliant, trouble is its a bit flakey when it comes to connection reliability.
I am using iTunes 10.2.2 iOS 4.3.2 (both devices) I've set the password and user account up on both my iPad and iPhone and  TV and all of them work fine, no problems.
 TV seems to be the most reliable one after I made sure it remains plugged in and doesn't have its power removed.
Then, the next time I go back after a couple of days or hours they show "cannot connect to media library" what do I need to do to stop this from happening, to make it just work as it should?

Hi
I'm afraid I'm having exactly the same problem. I've not experienced an issue like this for a long time. I've read other posts and tried each suggestion but no joy. This really shouldn't be that difficult.
Any thoughts out there????

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This question might be answered... Posting anyway in case it helps anyone else (did not find answer when I searched). Feel free to ignore or contribute as you wish.
iPhone 3GS currently streaming a movie from MacBook Pro iTunes library so home sharing is working. It connected fine the first try.
iPad has not been able to connect. When it tries, it shows the library in the list. I select the library and the spinner starts. After about a minute (60 seconds) the error says Cannot connect to media library.
I have tried logging both devices off the wifi and logging back on while they are sitting right next to each other.
My wifi is set up with the wireless modem (n) with an Ethernet cable to another router used simply to extend the signal to the other side of the house (same network name -- this will probably cause some questions but I can't be sure it's the problem) ... So far AirPlay has worked fine, Apple tv works fine.
The library is not too large, only 1,000 songs and a couple dozen movies.
Not sure what other variables would be relevant.
iTunes 10.2.1
OSX 10.6.7
MacBook Pro
iPad (not iPad 2) iOS 4.3.1 (8G4)
iPhone 3GS iOS 4.3 (8F190)
Hmm... I wonder if that is the problem. The version on the iPad (not working) is newer than the iPhone (working).
I thought I just updated both to the newest but I guess 4.3.1 is only a few days old.
Might have just answered my own question.

There is definitely something wrong with 4.3.1.
My setup:
iMac OS X 10.6.6
iTunes 10.2.1(1)
iPhone 4 4.3.1 (8G4), Remote app on this phone was working fine with ATV's until I upgraded it to 4.3.1 today. Now it can not find the home share library or the ATV's.
iPad 2 32GB Verizon 4.3.1 (8G4), Just upgraded to 4.3.1, not seeing home share library at all.
ATV2 OS 4.3 (8F202), Software 4.2.1, Was working until the last update, now don't see home share library at all.
ATV2 OS 4.2.1 (8C154), Software 4.1.1, This one I did NOT get the update, works fine with no issues at all.
I have tried to turn Home Share On/Off, turn ATV's/iPhone/iPad On/Off and reset Home Sharing. Nothing works. I think it is pretty telling that the ATV without update works fine were all devices with 4.3.1 stopped working.
Apply please fix!!

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why my iPhone said "cannot connect to media library" when i try to connect through wi-fi with my iTunes
can anyone solve it

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When I use Home Sharing, I can see the library I want to copy under Shared, but I can't get it save on the computer under the regular library. I go to edit and "select all" but there is no import button that is in the right hand corner. Also, it will not let me click and drag the music. How do I get it from one computer to the other?

Since both computers are connected via the network, you could simply copy the ENTIRE iTunes folder from one computer to another via the network.
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Hope someone can help... I had AppleTV and iTunes working just fine for months streaming from my PC to the AppleTV via a wireless connection.
I am able to see the AppleTV icon in iTunes and my AppleTV shows my iTunes library by name just fine... as it always did... even if I restart AppleTV and remove the apple tv connection from itunes, they always seem to be able to "find" each other requiring me to enter that 6 (or 5?) digit passcode.
So, I guess, I am saying that from at least an initial handshake between my AppleTV and my PC running iTunes, I think they talk just fine.
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"Apple TV Cannot Connect to This Library" followed by a "Check your network configuration and connection".
So I am confused how the initial handshake can work, that they can see each other, but the loading of the library just dies?
I am running, as of today, the last software updates for both iTunes and AppleTV.
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2.) I upgraded my wireless router to the D-Link DIR-665.
Am I missing some ports that need to opened on the router?

I have the same issue, and it sounds like others may have similar. What's weird is I watched a streamed video on the 22nd with no issues with 10.5.5, iTunes 8.0.1, and AppleTV 2.1. I went to watch something on Monday night and had the same issue you did. I checked my Software Update.log and these were the only updates (changes) to my MBP since I had it working on the 22nd:
2008-10-27 17:32:45 -0400: Installed "Migration and DVD ⁄ CD Sharing Update" (1.1)
2008-10-27 17:32:51 -0400: Installed "AirPort Extreme Update 2008-004" (1.0)
2008-10-27 17:33:58 -0400: Installed "iPhoto Update" (7.1.5)
I did installed Boxee on Friday, but in troubleshooting this week I factory defaulted my AppleTV to 1.0, then did an upgrade to 2.2 and have the same issue.
I troubleshoot technology for a living, and this makes no sense to me--you can always find something that changed to cause and issue, and I can't find anything.
One more note, I did a sniffer (Wireshark) capture, and it reported malformed packets from the AppleTV to my MBP...now I accidentally deleted the capture and didn't dig further. Wireshark sometimes misrepresents normal things as issues. I will try and re-do the capture and see if I can did deeper.
Apple please fix this!

My win 7 home premium cannot connect the sharing printer (EPSON L1100) in Windows server 2003 it say "Windows cannot connect to the printer. Accses denied"

in My office there is a win server 2003 R2 computer, i install a printer Epson L1100 in that computer, and it successfull, and i can print using that printer from that computer..
I already share this printer, but when i try to connect the printer from my laptop using OS Win 7 Home Premium.. it has error
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i usually connect to the server computer using //(the ip of computer) , for example
//52.30.20.66 .. that is my IP server..
and than i right click in shared printer which appears in windows explorer, and i choose
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i`m sorry if my english is bad.. i`m from indonesia

Got a local password/username on your Win7 ? Create the same on the 2003R2 as you seem in workgroup
net user /add useraccountname mypassword
net localgroup users useraccountname /add (I think it's users the name, you can validate to be sure) or
net localgroup administrators useraccountname /add in worst case.
nb, or add the user guess in the printer share security
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Last night I turned ON Home Sharing on my iPhone and switched (in the Music/iPod app) my library on the phone to use the Shared Library on my iMac. It works great and I have no issues, except...
Now, that I am away from home (and my network), I am unable to access any of the locally stored content on my iPhone and I can't figure out a way to change the library back to the local (iPhone) media library as the "Shared" button doesn't appear while I am not connected.
Am I stuck in the Shared Library until I get home and connect to my home share or is there a way to make the switch back to local storage while not connected?

I found a similar thread and it has answered my question.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/16668040#16668040
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What is the missing link here???

Hi Tom,
Yes I have numerous times, and no go. I've even reset the ATV, and even tried to reset it to factory settings. I've read many different posts on this issue. I've turned off IPv6, I've checked the network settings for everyting, the ATV is on Wireless only. I dont' know what to do next.
I just recently let it upgrade, and now the format is totally different from what it was before. IDK if the update is what is causing all of these problems.

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HT3819 can i use home sharing to access my itunes library on my home pc whilst using 3g or another wifi source say whilst abroad or on holiday using my ipad?

as above really...
i have itunes on my pc at home. can i use my ipad when on holiday to listen to my tunes from my pc without having to have them downloaded or synced onto the ipad using up memory? i know i can do it at home over my wfi network but what about if using another wifi network on holiday for example in a rented cottage...

Home Sharing is only for PCs that are connected in the same network

ATV Home Sharing and Connection FIXED (finally)

I'll start off by saying once upon a time Apple products worked togather with only minor hiccups. Not ture any more!!!!!!!!! Why because they rush products/softwater/firmware out the door without fully testing and so much intergration with iOS and not enough focus on the bread and butter of Apple's legacy (Steve Jobs perfection first).
The not so simpe fix:
1. Wireless router (one and only one) in other words NO additional wireless routers connected in bridge mode to extend wireless capabilities.
2. Assign a wirelss Client ID on your computer. For Mac open (System Perferences - Network - WiFi - Preferences - TCP/IP - DHCP Client ID:)
3. On your router setup a DHCP Reservation. On a Apple router open Network - + to add Reservation - use DHCP Client ID not Mac Address.
     Enter the same name as you used on you computer. Enter a IP address such as 10.0.1.50
4. Shut down computer
5. Shut down router
6. After router restarts, restart computer and see if the IP address is the same as you reserved on your router, (if not you did something wrong).
7. Repeat the same (#2, #3, #4, #5, #6) for the ATV. Your ATV client ID is what you named it. You can fine out the name of your ATV by goin to Settings-         General - Name. If you use spaces between words you have to add them as well. Note: #3 must be different such as 10.0.1.80
8. Open iTunes on the host computer and insure Home Sharing is enabled.
9. On the host computer (for Mac) open System Preferences - Energy Saver and move the slider for the Computer Sleep to NEVER.
10.KEY TO SUCCESS IS #9
This process has worked for me, and has never filed.
Until Apple figures out why ATV is not waking your computer and dropping your Home Sharing connection you can use the above steps.
Hopefully this helps someone else!

Sorry forget #7 on the list.....that was from earlier testing.

Home sharing not connecting iTunes to AppleTV

I've been having trouble connecting my iTunes to my AppleTV for the past couple weeks at least. I can't access any of my downloaded movies or music. I'm not sure if it's something in a recent update or something?
I have iTunes version 11.1.3 (8) and AppleTV version 6.0.2 (6646.81.1) and I'm on running my iTunes on my MacBook OS X 10.8.5.
Here's what I've tried:
I have restarted iTunes, my MacBook and the AppleTV
I have reset my Apple TV and set it back up again on my network - all connected to the same network
I have turned off homesharing a few times on both my devices and turned it back on to see if will 'catch' - so to speak
No luck.
Any suggestions?
G.

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Hello everyone!
I have next situation - there is one PC (Windows 7) with iTunes 11 library on it and 4 iOS devices (2 iPhones and 2 aPads). Home Sharing function is activated on all of these devices with the same account. Actually everything is works perfect - devices sees the library and can play content from it. Only one problem exists - when more than one user wanna play music from library. For the first device (who first accesses to library) - all works fine, but for the following something goes wrong - they sees the shared library, open it even lists the albums and songs (sometimes you can't see even songs in alums) but can't play it. Player begins jump from one song to another without playing the music. How its possible to solve this problem?
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This could well be a network issue rather than a homesharing issue.

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Stop attempting to use Home Sharing, I've yet to see anyone use it successfully to transfer their library.
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