My apple tv only shows retreaving data... since i replaced computer hard drive. Do i need to resync and how?

My apple tv only shows retreaving data... message after I replaced my computer hard drive. I have unplugged tv to try to get to connect. I have home sharing turned on but still no connection.

If you've changed the computer hard drive AppleTV may see this as a different computer but in theory if Home Sharing is enabled it may not matter.

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