Imac airplay mirroring

I recently bought a AppleTv and I am trying to use with imac May2011 model.   how would i enable the airplay mirroring?  I am not seeing in using the "You can also turn it on via System Preferences > Displays:" 

You are displaying OS X 10.7.5 Lion.  You need OS X 10.8 or newer to mirror.  Your iMac also needs to be MID 2011 or newer, check that your one is the mid 2011.
If not a third pary app called airparrot will help.

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  • Imac airplay mirroring shut video

    Hello,
        I'm using airplay to connect my imac to apple tv and watch on the tv the screen of my imac, is there a way to keep watching the mirroring screen on the tv but having the screen of the imac shut down?
    I would like to sabve energy but at the moment the two screen stay open in parallel, if i close the screen of the imac then the tv screen goes black too.
    If I use it to watch a movie with vlc then when I close the imac screen, on the tv I can only hear the sound but the screen stays black too.
    Any help?

    You are displaying OS X 10.7.5 Lion.  You need OS X 10.8 or newer to mirror.  Your iMac also needs to be MID 2011 or newer, check that your one is the mid 2011.
    If not a third pary app called airparrot will help.

  • HT204291 how can I download airplay in my imac to mirror with my apple tv?

    I bought my Imac april 2011. Is this computer too old to use airply to mirror with my apple tv? If not how do I do it?

    About AirPlay and Airplay Mirroring
    AirPlay Mirroring requires a second-generation Apple TV or later, and is supported on the following Mac models: iMac (Mid 2011 or newer), Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer), and MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer). For non-qualifying Macs you can try using Air Parrot.
    Several Apple Articles Regarding AirPlay
    Apple TV (2nd and 3rd gen)- How to use AirPlay Mirroring
    How to set up and configure AirPort Express for AirPlay and iTunes
    About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X Mountain Lion
    iTunes 10- About playing music with AirPlay
    Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
    Using AirPlay
    Thanks to the $15 Beamer, AirPlay streaming is still possible on Macs  that do not support Airplay and mirroring.
    Another solution is the Air Parrot.

  • I would like to AirPlay mirror my iMac and be able to use both my magic mouse and wireless keyboard, but the bluetooth range won't let me. Is there a way to extended its range?

    I am buying an iMac to AirPlay mirror on my big screen TV with AppleTV (2nd generation). But my TV is located far away from my iMac and I won't be able to use my magic mouse or wireless keyboard via bluetooth connection. I know I can use an app to simulate both mouse and keyboard, but I really need to use the actual devices.  
    I wish there was a way to pair them to my iPad or iPhone, via bluetooth, and control my iMac via network. It is a cheap solution, as I wouldn't need to buy any other device. I believe all these devices, without modifications, have enough technology to be able to work as I've imagined. The only need was to adapt the software.
    Is there a solution simple as this one, or do I have to buy a Bluetooth extender in order to use my magic mouse and wireless keyboard? If so, which BT extender do you suggest and what is its range?
    Thank you!

    If you are still under warranty, contact Apple to get it serviced. You can also visit an Apple Store or Authorized Apple Service Provider to get it looked at.
    iPhone - Contact Support - Apple Support

  • HT201335 Can you Airplay Mirror from iMac to Apple TV?

    I want to play a DVD on my iMac and airplay mirror to my Apple TV. Is this possible?

    If you have a newer Mac yes, I don't remember the cutoff date but I think it's mid 2011.
    If yours is older than that there's a program called Airparrot you can download that will let older Macs do Airplay. For me it worked great and it's only $10. It has a 20 minute trial so you can make sure it works before you buy it.

  • IMac Late 2012 will NOT display airplay mirroring icon in the toolbar.

    Here's what i have:
    Late 2012 21.5 inch iMac
    2.7 GHz Intel Core i5
    8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 512 MB
    I used to have the Airplay icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen dispkayed, but i had a strange reset a month ago, and now the icon wont come back. I have reset my apple TV, Airport extreme, and imac numerous times, but can;t seem to get it to work.
    Here are my display settings:
    and the empty toolbar (but i'm sure you don't need it):
    Haven't been able to mirror my iMac since it crashed. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

    About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X
    Make sure that AirPlay is turned on in the settings menu of the Apple TV.
    If you use a firewall, make sure the following firewall security options have been set to allow AirPlay Mirroring to work:
    Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu ().
    Click Security & Privacy, then click Firewall.
    Click the lock icon to unlock it if it's locked, then type an administrator name and password.
    Click Firewall Options.
    Deselect (uncheck) the “Block all incoming connections” checkbox.
    Select (check) the “Automatically allow signed software to receive incoming connections” checkbox.

  • Cant get my iMac to mirror or get the airplay icon to read in apple tv

    Just bought a new Apple TV.  I have been unsuccessful at getting my iMac to mirror or airplay on my apple TV. I suspect my 2010 is too old from what I read.  Anything I can do??

    Correct, mirroring requires a Mac from at least 2011. You can try 3rd party software like Airparrot, results will vary so try it first.

  • Can Airplay mirroring work on TV only while iMac's Monitor is off?

    Hi there
    Can anyone please tell me if airplay mirroring can work on an iMac the same way it works on iPhones? i.e. can it transfer the picture to TV only while iMac's screen goes off, instead of using both displays (iMac's screen and TV)?
    It would be nice if it gives you the option to decide whether you would like to use both TV and iMac Screen -or- use TV only while the iMac display is off.
    Surely someone have tried this by now but I can't find any posts out there mentioning this exact issue yet so...

    I haven't tried this yet with mavericks but I can confirm that you are able to use the ATV as a second screen.  I am able to view a full screen mirror (as an extended desktop) on the ATV fo some streaming content while using the computers main display to work on something else on the computer.  It works well enough to allow someone to use the computer and another person to watch something on the TV at the same time.  So you may be able to watch the ATV mirror while having the main screen go dark (or vice versa I suppose).

  • AppleTV, iMac and Airplay mirroring

    I'm having a strange issue with Airplay mirroring from an iMac Late 2012 (10.9.1) to AppleTV (both 2nd and 3rd generation).
    When I turn Airplay mirroring on the iMac says connected, Console is not showing any errors and the TV goes and stays black.
    Now I'm trying the same on a Macbook Air Mid 2011 (10.9.1) and everything works fine, both WiFi and using the same Ethernet cable I was using with the iMac. I'm also trying with a Mac Mini, Late 2012 (10.9.1) which works without any issues too.
    Regardless of TV (Samsung and Philips) connected to the AppleTV, HDMI cable. Also tried both WiFi and wired.
    Any ideas anyone?
    Thanks,
    Daniel

    Some further info after advanced testing.
    If I go into iTunes start a video and chose Airplay everything plays correctly on the TV. The only thing that doesn't seem to work is Airplay mirroring.
    Thanks for any ideas,
    Daniel

  • HT4621 how to i tell if my imac supports airplay mirroring

    Just downloaded and installed mountain lion yesterday.. one of the big features i bought it for.. airplay mirroring is no where to be found ! whats up? i have a imac bought dec 2010, and second generation apple tv with up to date software.

    Read the specs. It's righ there in black and white, not hidden.
    http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/
    AirPlay Mirroring
    Requires a second-generation Apple TV or later. Supports the following Mac models:
    iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
    Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
    MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
    MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)

  • HT201343 Should My Imac have Airplay Mirroring

    I have a Imac Mid 2011 , imac12,2 , i believe i should have Airplay mirroring but i cant find the option to turn on/off etc , i have followed the guides to where it should be .Im currently running Mountain lion 10.7.5 , if i upgrade to latest version of lion or Mavericks will that give it me .
    I have a ATV 3 on my network which my iphone & ipad can see , so i know its on the correct network etc.

    About AirPlay and Airplay Mirroring
    AirPlay Mirroring requires a second-generation Apple TV or later, and is supported on the following Mac models: iMac (Mid 2011 or newer), Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer), and MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer). For non-qualifying Macs you can try using Air Parrot.
    Several Apple Articles Regarding AirPlay
    Apple TV (2nd and 3rd gen)- How to use AirPlay Mirroring
    How to set up and configure AirPort Express for AirPlay and iTunes
    iTunes- Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
    iTunes- Using AirPlay
    Apple TV (2nd and 3rd gen)- Understanding AirPlay settings
    About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X Mountain Lion
    iTunes 10- About playing music with AirPlay
    Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
    Using AirPlay
    Thanks to the $15 Beamer, AirPlay streaming is still possible on Macs  that do not support Airplay and mirroring.
    Other solutions are the Air Parrot, StreamToMe, and AirServer.

  • How do I improve Airplay mirroring? (iMac to AppleTV)

    Airplay Mirroring was working great, and then the display quality really went down.  Text used to be quite clear, but now it's almost unreadable.  Nothing had changed with my setup, so I'm not sure why this is happened.
    Things I've tried:
    1. moving my router
    2. using ehternet rather than wireless on AppleTV
    3. switching to 5GHz network
    Any ideas what might have happened?
    hardware:
    iMac 27" 2.7 GHz Intel i5
    latest AppleTV
    most up to date software on both

    It might have been the last appleTV update.  I can't recall when the update came out...
    iMac is almost idle.
    I ran iStumbler, and my signal is at 69% with 9% noise.  There are no new sources of electromagnetic interference. 
    I'll add that when use airplay mirroring with my iPad2, the image is perfect
    Thanks

  • Why isn't my iMac compatible with airplay mirroring with the new Mountain Lion upgrade?

    Yesterday, I upgraded to the newly released Max OS X Mountain Lion, mainly because I was very interested in the airplay mirroring function that Mountain Lion brings to the table. To my dismay, however, I found that AirPlay is not available on my device due to the fact that my iMac is from mid/late 2010 and that function only works on mid-2011 and newer.
    Why is it that my 21.5" iMac running a core i3 processor is not deemed worthy enough to have this function. I honestly feel a bit robbed that it is not included in my $19.99.  Why am I paying the same price as someone else who is getting that key feature.
    I love Apple to death. I've had many of their products, but I really feel as though this is unfair, and that I have been mislead.

    I don't know why it does not work - assuming it has something to do with firmware, EFI, or similar; however, if you want Apple to hear you, consider filing feedback here since these are strictly user to user forums:
    http://www.apple.com/feedback/

  • Does my iMac 11.2 supports airplay mirroring if i´ll upgrade my OSX to mountain lion?

    Hi everybody,
    I have an Apple TV3 just upgraded today to the last version and an iMac 11,2.
    Does my iMac 11,2 supports airplay mirroring fearure if i upgrade my iMac to Mountain Lion?
    In everyplace i see Mid 2011 iMac or later, but i don´t know what iMac version that is.
    Thanks in advance!!!!!

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  • HT201343 I can not see AIRPLAY Icon on My IMAC   to mirror my new APPLETV  3rd gen    my imac   was bought from apple store in september 2011

    my IMAC is   OS X LION 10.75 
    mid 2011

    About AirPlay and Airplay Mirroring
    AirPlay Mirroring requires a second-generation Apple TV or later, and is supported on the following Mac models: iMac (Mid 2011 or newer), Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer), and MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer). For non-qualifying Macs you can try using Air Parrot.
    Several Apple Articles Regarding AirPlay
    Apple TV (2nd and 3rd gen)- How to use AirPlay Mirroring
    How to set up and configure AirPort Express for AirPlay and iTunes
    iTunes- Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
    iTunes- Using AirPlay
    Apple TV (2nd and 3rd gen)- Understanding AirPlay settings
    About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X Mountain Lion
    iTunes 10- About playing music with AirPlay
    Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
    Using AirPlay
    Thanks to the $15 Beamer, AirPlay streaming is still possible on Macs  that do not support Airplay and mirroring.
    Other solutions are the Air Parrot, StreamToMe, and AirServer.

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