HT201177 my macbook air doesnt show airplay mirroring need a help

my macbook air doesnt show airplay mirroring need a help

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
AirPlay Mirroring needs OS X Mountain Lion or later > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5404 Your MacBook is compatible, so you have two options:
1. Upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion or Mavericks. Open the Mac App Store and download OS X Mavericks. Make a backup of your files with Time Machine and check that your apps are compatible > http://www.roaringapps.com After upgrading, you will see the AirPlay icon on the menu bar.
2. Keep Lion and use an app like AirParrot or Beamer to mirror your MacBook Air's display to the Apple TV

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