HT3819 itunes 11 and home sharing

I have done all the instructions on how to turn iTunes Home Sharring on on both computers, both being windows, and cannot figure out what I am doing wrong! please help! i have installed iTunes 11 on both as well

Hi stephfromsummit,
Here is an article that covers troubleshooting Home Sharing when it doesn't seem to be working:
Troubleshooting Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2972
It will help you check firewalls and various networking aspects of your setup as well.
Cheers!
- Ari

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HT4557 Win 7 with iTunes, iPad3 and Home Sharing Problem

Hi All
I have a Windows 7 PC with iTunes installed and Home Sharing turned on. I also have an IOS 6 Ipad (New or 3) with sharing enabled. They are both on the same wireless network.
After a total uninstall and fresh instal of iTunes on the PC, all sharing works fine with all albums and artists displayed, and it plays tunes perfectly. Within a couple of days, the iPad only displays a small number of my albums, and they wont play. The 'loudspeaker icon' in 'Music' just skips down the list of songs, playing none.
I have tried, different versions of iTunes, different pcs (with Win 7), a different router but get the same issue each time.
Anyone know what is happening. I did only notice this after the compulsory download of IOS 6....
Regards
SjH

I had the exact same problem between my two Windows 7 computers when I updated them to iTunes 10.1 - the shared library would show up on the side in iTunes, but when I attempted to open it, it would say it was loading for a while and then disappear.
I solved the problem by first turning off Home Sharing on both computers Advanced->Turn Off Home Sharing (act name).
I then deauthorized the iTunes account associated with my home share on both computers Store->Deauthorize This Computer...
I then reauthorized both computers Store->Authorize This Computer...
I then turned Home Sharing back on for both computers Advanced->Turn On Home Sharing
After following these steps, I am able to use home sharing again.

I have Itunes 11 and home sharing isnt in the side bar

I have logged in my home sharing and used it before but when I updated to itunes 11 its no longer in the side bar.
and i found out how to make the side bar visible its just not there.

Hi, emmyluvsmusiq.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
I would verify that home sharing is enabled. You will need to access the menu bar which is hidden by default. To enable the menu bar, you can press Control-B. Once this is done, select File > Home Sharing > Turn On Home Sharing. Follow the same steps with the devices that are using this feature.
iTunes: Setting up Home Sharing on your computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4620
If the issue persists, here is a helpul troubleshooting article.
Troubleshooting Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2972
Cheers,
Jason H.

ITunes Match and Home Sharing

My husband and I use Home Sharing, and we can access each other's music (purchased under our own Apple IDs). Does iTunes Match support Home Sharing or do we both need an annual subscription for iTunes Match?

Jkopp wrote:
Is there any way to set this up so she can access the iTunes Match but also keep her apps and such her own.
No.
Jkopp wrote:
The only solution I see is that she will have to log in as me when she wants to listen to music and then log out and back in as her for everything else she wants to do. Is this correct?
iTunes Match does not work this way. The service is associated with one iTunes Store Apple ID and the geographical store used to purchase items. The service cannot be shared among Apple IDs. Additionally, if iTunes Match or automatic downloads are enabled, or if past purchases are re-downloaded using one Apple ID the computer or device is then associated to that Apple ID for 90 days and is locked out of logging into another Apple ID for 90 days.

HT204074 Itunes Match and Home Sharing

Can my family share a library using Itunes Match like Home Sharing?

Jkopp wrote:
Is there any way to set this up so she can access the iTunes Match but also keep her apps and such her own.
No.
Jkopp wrote:
The only solution I see is that she will have to log in as me when she wants to listen to music and then log out and back in as her for everything else she wants to do. Is this correct?
iTunes Match does not work this way. The service is associated with one iTunes Store Apple ID and the geographical store used to purchase items. The service cannot be shared among Apple IDs. Additionally, if iTunes Match or automatic downloads are enabled, or if past purchases are re-downloaded using one Apple ID the computer or device is then associated to that Apple ID for 90 days and is locked out of logging into another Apple ID for 90 days.

ITunes accounts and home sharing

First thank you in advance for all your help. I will really need it. My hubby and I both have itunes accounts. My hubby wants me to close my iTunes acct and use his, that way we can use home sharing on all our devices. I have no problem with closing my acct, but I don't want to lose all my pictures. I don't mind losing all my apps. I can re-download those. But I don't want to lose my pictures. Please help me. I'm not very good with apple as I am a PC user, but my hubby felt the need to upgrade me with a Mac book air, because my net book is dying. If it helps these are the devices that we are working with, ip5, ip4, iPod, iPad mini*2 and a Mac book air. I do well with step by step instruction. If there is a way to merge our accounts without losing data that would be super great. Any help is appreciated and welcome. TIA apple community

No. All iTunes purchases remain permanently tied to the account used to purchase them. You can however authorize your computer for multiple accounts and any Apple devices can hold protected content from up to five different accounts at any one time.
If you are trying to merge two separate iTunes libraries into one that is a different problem. Take the largest, add all the content from the smallest, then dedupe.
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When I try to access my music library from AppleTV is keeps telling me to turn on ITunes Match. I am not supposed to need iTunes Match for Home Sharing. I tripled checked to ensure Home Sharing is turned on and it is. Can anyone offer a solution?

When I try to access my music library from AppleTV is keeps telling me to turn on ITunes Match. I am not supposed to need iTunes Match for Home Sharing. I tripled checked to ensure Home Sharing is turned on and it is. Can anyone offer a solution?

All of your computers content are available in the AppleTV section called "Computer". This is where you will find your music.
The Music section of the AppleTV is only for those who subscribed to iTunes Match.

Upgraded itunes to 10.7 and home sharing stop working

I upgraded itunes to 10.7 and home sharing on the Apple TV stopped working. That is why I bouught it. Is that it? Is it now a boat anchor?

Hello tollgater,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
If home sharing is not working take a look at this article. It has information for iOS and OSX.
Troubleshooting Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2972
Have a nice day,
Mario

Airplay and home sharing does not work with my 2nd gen apple tv

though my 2nd gen apple tv with version 7 and my iphone 4s with ios 8.0.2 are connected to the same wifi network, airplay and home sharing doesnt show up in my itunes nor in my phone! what should i do?

Hello there, Ashwin.
The following Knowledge Base articles offers up some great steps for troubleshooting issues with both AirPlay and Home Sharing, respectively:
Resolve issues with AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4215
and
Troubleshooting Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2972
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

How do you connect ipad 2 to itunes library using home sharing

How do you connect the ipad 2 to the itunes library using home sharing so you can listen on your ipad 2? I've seen directions for the ipad which tell you how to setup home sharing then open ipod and touch library in the left column, but when I hit library, nothing happens. I'm assuming the ipad 2 has something different about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
PS, the OS is 4.3.3 (just got it but it's not on the os list)

See iTunes 9- Understanding Home Sharing and iTunes- Troubleshooting Home Sharing. Also, open iTunes, select iTunes Help from the Help menu and search for "home shar."

HT4437 What is difference between air play and home sharing if you just want to show iPhoto's on HD tv through apple tv (just purchased MacBook Air and Apple tv)

What is difference between air play and home sharing when wanting to show photos on HD tv through apple tv? Just bought Mac book air and apple tv.

You would have to use home-sharing if streaming from a computer. Computer would need to be on and running iTunes.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4352
Airplay would be useful if streaming from an IOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4437

Remote app and home sharing

remote app & home sharing worked on my new iPad (3rd gen) but did not work on my iPhone 4. this went on for a week or so but now both of them (remote app and home sharing) work on my iPhone but stopped working on iPad. I tried re installing itunes to 10.6.1.7 (latest version) with no luck. please help because i prefer using my ipad to control my pc

Be sure that all devices are on the same network.
If apple tv and remote are on same homeshare you should be able to select and control the apple tv from with in the remote app.
If apple tv and the itunes are on the same homeshare the apple tv will see the itunes library (and shared photos) in the computer section.
Additionally if these are all on the same homeshare you should see both the apple tv and the itunes library in the remote app.
hope that helps.

Is anybody else having problems with iOS 7.1 and Home Sharing?

I have two iPhone 4's - one I recently upgraded to iOS 7.1 and the other running 6.3.1. The phone upgraded to 7.1 will not connect to my (rather large iTunes library) on my Mac Mini (running 10.9.2). The 7.1 phone does see the library - and attempts to connect - but the progress indicator stops at about 50%.
I've tried de-activating sharing on the Mini and then re-activating. I've tried restoring the 7.1 phone from a back-up. No change.
Also - now the 6.3 phone will connect to the library - but the playlists have no entries and 99% of the library is missing.
Before the upgrade - the phone now running 7.1 never had any issues with Home Sharing.
Anyone else out there having issues with iOS 7.1 and Home Sharing?

I've had no problems with Facebook on my iPhone 5 but here are a couple of suggestions.
1. Quit Facebook like I describe then reset the iPhone. Double click the Home button to show the screen with running and recently used apps. Each app icon will have a sample page above it. Flick up on the page (not the app icon) and the page will fly away and the app icon will disappear. This quits that app. Then reset your device. Press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the buttons and let the device restart.
2. If the first thing doesn't help, quit Facebook again, delete Facebook, and reset the iPad. After the iPad restarts use the App Store app to download Facebook again.

Home sharing is on, but library does not show up under sharing. Turned off then on again and home sharing shows up and the disappears when I click done. What am I doing wrong???

Home sharing can't connect on my computer. It will recognize a library on one computer but not another. Tried turning it off and then on and got nothing. Tried switching to a different apple I'd and got nothing. I have the latest version of I tunes. What am I missing? What am I doing wrong? Can anyone help?

Are you connected to the same SSID network?
to make things a little more easy, i'd perfer to have all my itunes on a network drive for all pc's connected to one itunes and scratch the home sharing itunes to view under another itunes.
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Can't access itunes store or home sharing on apple tv, apple tv 2 keeps saying that network time needs to be set.

Cant acess itunes store or home sharing on apple tv 2, keeps telling me that network time needs to be set. When I go to time zone section on apple tv - I chose a city...but still no luck. Apparently, can't do anything without the time being set. How do I set this up?

Yes, I did (turning off and then on again is a way of life for any windows user!). Actually, through a process of trial and error I have fixed the problem although I'm not very comfortable with the fix. For some reason, the OS X firewall is to blame. By relaxing the firewall settings to their most lenient, the iTunes store is now fully accessible via iTunes, and so is the whole of the apple website. Another added side effect has been that general web browsing is now lightning fast.
I'm therefore left with the (temporary) conclusion that my iMac's internal firewall is only capable of blocking access to the web resources of the people who created it, and slowing my web browser to a crawl.

HT3819 itunes 11 and home sharing

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