HT4363 Cannot get Apple TV 2nd Gen to sync with my Laptop

I have turned on home sharing and the passwords are the same on the apple TV and my laptop.  Have also reset the Apple TV Unit and rebooted the laptop.  However, it is only picking up my ipad which is not even authorized for file sharing.  So frustrated.  If anyone can offer some advise I would be grateful.

The ATV2 does not have an accessible storage thus no syncing capabilities. It is a streaming device and will only show up in iTunes when connected directly for restoring purposes.

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