Home sharing sync with other computers

I have two computers with iTunes. They are logged into my account with Home Sharing setup. We have downloaded asps on the main PC but they don't appear on the other. I assume Home Sharing can make it where both PCs show the same apps. Isn't that right? Is there a setting I'm missing?

Hello naremaka,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Please ensure you have Automatic Transfer enabled, as it is disabled by default.
Setting up Automatic Transfer
Automatic Transfer can transfer your newly-purchased apps, books, music, TV shows, and movie purchases to your other computers set up for Home Sharing.
To automatically transfer content between computers, click the Settings button in the lower-right while viewing a Home Share and select which content to transfer. Automatic transfer of iTunes Store content is off by default.
Note: The Settings and Import button aren't present if you're using Music Sharing, which is different from Home Sharing.
Automatic transfer applies to new purchases from the iTunes Store whenever they are made. However, updates aren't transferred (such as those from the App Store).
Automatic transfer only applies to iTunes Store content you purchase or download after enabling Home Sharing.
Previously downloaded or non-iTunes Store content can only be manually transferred. It may be necessary to authorize iTunes Store content for playback on other computers.
Audiobooks purchased through the iTunes Store can be automatically or manually transferred.
Home Sharing can't transfer or stream audiobook content purchased from Audible.com. See Audible.com for assistance in using their content on multiple computers.
In addition, rentals from the iTunes Store can't be streamed or transferred to another computer using Home Sharing.
iTunes: Setting up Home Sharing on your computer
Take care,
Alex H.

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