Need simple home sharing instructions

I have 5 computers A, B, C, D and MOMs. Each computer is for a different person and they each have their own iTunes logon and a set of libraries with songs. What are the instructions?
do I login to MY account on each of the four computers, and turn on home sharing? Then when the kids log on to their own accounts, will home sharing be turned on ? I'm confused.

If they forget their passwords to their iTunes accounts then they should be able to reset it by going to http://iforgot.apple.com or to http://appleid.apple.com and 'reset your password' - on that site, after entering their iTunes account id, they can either reset the password by answering their security questions and date of birth that they have on the account, or they can get a reset email sent to their account's primary email address (rescue email address if they have one on the account).
There are some instructions, and screenshots, on this page : If you forgot your Apple ID password.
If they can't get it reset via that site then they will need to contact Support here in the UK (as they are here in the UK), which will be by phone as they will need to confirm their id and that it's their account : http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT5699#U
After resetting the password they may then need to log out of the account on the iPad by tapping on the id in Settings > iTunes & App Store (tapping on the id should give a popup with one option being 'sign out'), and then log back in with the new password - that is to 'refresh' the account on it so that it knows about the new password (otherwise they might get 'invalid password' errors when trying to do anything in the stores).

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TS2972 Help needed for home sharing

My husband and I are trying to understand home sharing. We have just the one laptop and a couple of iOS devices. If we set up home share it appears that only one itunes account can be linked to it, is this correct. Why do we have to have just one account? Can anyone advise how we can use home share and keep our Apple ID's and accounts
Thanks x

Hi Dee74
I know you already checked a few of what I am suggesting and I am not sure if you are having the same problem I did but I was having similar problems and these steps fixed my problems. I too had my firewall turned off but I wanted to fix the probelm and keep the firewall on so I have included all the information I did.
1st Make sure the home sharing is set in iTunes (there are 2 locations to check)
   Under the preference settings then make sure home sharing is turned on and sharing what you want.
   Under the home sharing in the menu dropdown - Make sure it is logged in with the same account as the Apple TV (try turning off and back on, sometimes it gets stuck).
2nd Make sure your Apple TV is using the same home sharing account (store account can be different)
Settings --> Computers (you can try trunning it off and back on too)
3rd Make sure you have these ports open on in your firewall for both in and out going traffic.
   Bonjour - UDP port 5353
   iTunes - UDP port 5353
These three things fixed all my problems.

Simple Home Sharing Question

I'm sure this is a basic question but I can't seem to find the answer. Please any help us MUCH appreciated! Here's the deal... I'm a long time iTunes and iPhone user and have a large music & apps library. My wife has her own computer and recently got an iPhone... so I set her up using my Apple ID so we could home share. This worked okay but with the release of iOS5 and iCloud... I'm confused.
My question is... how does iCloud play into this now? We now have multiple comptuers and iPhones using the same Apple ID... so how does Find My Friend & Find my iPhone work? How does syncing with iCloud work? Will it seperate our contacts?
Last question... how would YOU set this up? I don't want my wife have to repurchase the same music and apps... but she has her own laptop and iPhone.
Thank you!

I assume that if you are actually using the laptop to stream photos or music to the ATV, then it won't hibernate?
The details of that issue depends on whether or not you've got "wake on network access" enabled. Here's a cut and paste of the info from the relevant troubleshooting document:
8. Cannot access my library when my computer is asleep
In order for Apple TV to access your library while the host computer is asleep, "Wake for network access" must be turned on.
Open System Preferences > Energy Saver and check (enable) the "Wake for network access" option.
In addition, the network that the host computer and the Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) is connected to must support Wake on Demand feature. This works by partnering with a service running on your AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule called Bonjour Sleep Proxy.

Windows 8 and a dead home sharing - not answered

Hi all. I've read through countless post about home sharing. Mine used to work and now I'm lucky if it just shows up on my new (3rd gen) iPad. I have changed Firewall setting in Norton (not Windows). I have turned them off, and yet nada. I've got the 4 main ports open - TCP ports 123 and 3689 as well as UDP ports 123 and 5353 so the firewall won't block them, but I'm still at a loss.
Right now, I'm at my wits end. Can anyone help me? I've talked with Norton, they tried and failed. I'm guessing this is now a stupid Window's issue, but I can't find it. I've turnoff and turned on services - Bonjour, Itunes.
Help.... I need my Home Sharing. ;-)
To any heros out there, thank you in advance.
~ M

Sorry, but no computer manufacturer is going to provide support for a new operating operating system on a computer over four years old. Your HP IQ804 originally came with Windows Vista and HP provided drivers for upgrading to Window 7. Your best bet is to download Windows 8 drivers from the actual manufacturers of the hardware contained in your computer... Intel, AMD/ATI, Nvidia, Realtek, Atheros, Ralink, etc
Per HP's Windows 8 Upgrade Information;
Not all Windows 8 features may be available on all PCs.
Your particular experience with Windows 8 will be determined by the capabilities of your PC.
HP is providing upgrade instructions and drivers will be available for most Windows 7 systems sold after 1st October 2011.
If you want to restore the original operating system after upgrading, you must create HP recovery media before you upgrade.
Please note that if you purchased your system prior to October 1, 2011, HP has not tested these PCs or developed Windows 8 upgrade instructions or drivers for them. Upgrading such systems may be difficult or impossible.
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Home Sharing in Itunes 9 on Windows Home Server

I have installed iTunes 9 and have started using Home Sharing. I want to be able to use Home Sharing with my WHS (Windows Home Server) as our music is stored there and we have iTunes on all computers, plus 2 iphones and iPods.
This would need a Home Sharing server (service) to run on the WHS. Has Apple produced such a piece of software or can I install the Home Sharing component of iTunes 9 on my server? I am advised (by Microsoft) that installing iTunes 9 is not a good idea on WHS as WHS is designed to run services not user apps.
Any suggestions or has Apple someting in plan?
It seems that sharing between PCs is a bit behind the times when many people have moved over to Home Servers or NAS drives.

I too would like to would like to know how to implement iTunes on Windows Home Server (WHS) so my Music library can be stored on a redundant source that is always available to be accessed from any PC in the house. Does Apple have a way to do this or plans to create a product for WHS?
I understand Firefly can be used to stream music content on a WHS, but think this should be a complete iTunes solution with a common library and allow playlist storage from iTune clients that connect to it.

If you are using the cloud why would home sharing be used?

If I have music in the cloud and use the match what difference is there in home sharing? do i need cloud, home sharing & the match?

Hello theizzard
Home Sharing does more than just music, it will let you have access to Movies, TV shows and apps to either be streamed or copied between computers. If you want to control your iTunes library from your iPhone and use the Remote app, Home Sharing is required for that.
Understanding Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3819
Regards,
-Norm G.

Home Sharing not finding other computer

So what should seem like a relatively simple home sharing between two Windows laptops with the same internet connection is not working at all. I've followed the directions, turned it on with the same apple I.D., used the same internet connection, disabled firewall settings, but nothing shows up. I've been working on this for about an hour and a half, so SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME. I'm getting VERY frustrated that something this seemingly simple is not working.
Thanks.

try if the suggestions in this discussion help.

HT4557 Need iOS 4.3 for Home Sharing

I have a 2nd gen Touch. Running iOS 4.2.1. Ckd for update. Says its current version. Need 4.3 for Home Sharing. No generation limit listed for Touch in Home Sharing support. How can I get iOS 4.3? Is it available for 2g Touch?

You didn't read my post above. I can't give you credit for the answer. Also, it appears that you are not familiar with the American idiom. I really couldn't care less what you prefer for me. You have no idea what my application is for Home Sharing.
I am able to use Home Sharing to stream my music from iTunes on my computers to my various audio systems in the digital domain, preserving the original resolution of the files. I can use the iPad Camera Connection Kit with my iPad. I then have to use a USB DAC to convert the stream to analog. Tethering my iPad to my various systems is not always convenient. My iPhone works with Home Sharing using my Wadia 170 iTansport.This eliminates the need for a USB DAC. but i don't want to tie up my phone just to play music. This is why I would like to use my 2g Touch.
I'm sure the iOS version limitation has to do with the CPU in the Touch, but it is exasperating, especially when there is conflicting information on the Apple support site about iOS 4.3 being required and then saying iOS 4.2.1 is OK with AppleTV. Also, the instructions listed for using the iOS devices are incorrect. There is no Settings>iPod selection. It is Settings>Music for iPhone, iPad, and even version 4.2.1 on the Touch.

Home sharing -- need to split into separate accts

My 2 kids and I have home sharing but I want to split this into 3 separate accts but don't want to re-buy all of the songs for each kid. Help, how do I accomplish this? Thanks.

I've been reading for hours & am only more confused. I hope someone can help me sort it all out!
First, I have a new iPhone 5s & new SIM card. I backed up my iPhone 4s & restored the info on the 5s.
My husband lost his iPhone & is taking over my iPhone 4s. He was sent a new SIM card.
I do not know how to set up the 4s phone for him & need advice!
Correct me if this is wrong, but we can have the same Apple ID--this will enable him access to all music & apps purchases? On the iphone 4s I changed to his email address & left my Apple ID for itunes & apps. When I tried to change the iCloud ID, it would not take it. Also when I tried to change the iMessage ID a message came up that if I deleted mine, I would not be able to receive iMessages on any device & I also have an iPad).
Would someone please tell me, in simple terms, the best way to set up my iPhone 4S so that my husband can have his own Mail, contacts, messages, etc & still be able to have access to my apps?.
I greatly appreciate any help I can get!

HT202667 Hi - My daughter was using her Apple TV until recently when she got a Smart TV. Now the Apple TV is not needed so she passed it on to me. How do I get it transferred over from her Home Sharing account to mine so that I can use it with my PC?

Hi - My daughter was using her Apple TV until recently when she got a Smart TV. Now the Apple TV is not needed so she passed it on to me. How do I get her Home Sharing account transferred over to mine so that I can use it with my PC? Thanks!

As Winston Churchill wrote, however you might want to do a factory reset on the Apple TV.
This way all information pertaining to your daughter will be removed from the device. Specifically if see was sign into any of the streaming service, Netflix, Hulu, etc. her credentials will still be associated with this Apple TV, doing a factory reset will remove all that and make it as if you purchased the device and just plugged it in.
regards

HT2688 I have an Apple Id for my Itunes, and my children have a different Apple ID for theirs. To home share, do I need to change one of the IDs for ITunes, or can we simply have a common Apple ID just for home sharing? Thanks.

I think the title says it all. We have different Apple IDs on two computers for two users. To home share, is it necessary to change one of the Apple IDs to match the other, or can this be done just for purposes of home sharing -- i.e., select one Apple ID as the common ID just for purposes of home sharing.
Thanks,
Eric

Personally, I'd keep it simple and keep the same one.

Can I set up a 2 (or 3) room audio system? I have iphone 3, iphone 4 and ipad 2 and need to know what hardware, if any, I need for this (airport express?, apple TV?) Also, would I use icloud or home sharing?

I need to know what hardware, if any, I need to do this (airport express?, apple TV?)
I simply want to send music from my itunes to 2 different rooms at the same time. Is it possible? I have iphone3, iphone4 and ipad2 if that helps.
Also, would I use icloud or home sharing? Sorry for the noob question, any help is appreciated.
Thanks!

The answer is not if you use iTunes.
The TC is NOT an iTunes server.. it is not a media device at all. It is a backup location for Time Machine.
You need a computer in the network which stores the iTunes library and you can then play it via the ipad.
A mini with a large USB drive plugged in will work fine.. it doesn't need to be new.. a couple of years old mini will work just as well.
As an extention to this, can we use multiple Airport expresses plugged into mutiple sound systems to simultaneously access different music from the same time capsule?
I am not sure.. there will be network limitations to this.
Look up how to use itunes in a network.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4620
You would do better perhaps posting the question in iTunes section.. if as I guess you are actually using iTunes.

I want to connect my ipad mini to my Apple TV. There isn't a option when I double tap on my ipad button for connecting to the tv and I also can't connect to home sharing from my iTunes settings. Can someone talk to me in simple terms. Thanks

So I have a ipad min. I want to connect it to my Apple TV. There is no option on my ipad for home sharing which my Apple TV is telling me to do.
Can somebody please just explain it to me in simple terms where I can find the home sharing and what I have to do to connect my Apple TV to the ipad or vice versa.
Everything I have bought from apple in the past month has been a complete let down its taking far to long to connect things and the people who sell the products to you lie about what the product does and can do.
Can someone help me please
Thanks

AirPlay isn't anything to do with homesharing. (Home sharing lets you share the iTunes libraries on computers)
Basic AirPlay: Assuming both devices are on the same network and that AirPlay is not turned off on the Apple TV, then simply tap on the screen when you are watching content you wish to stream to your Apple TV, then tap the airplay icon that appears in the control bar, choose the Apple TV from the menu that appears.
Mirroring: When displaying the content you wish to mirror on the iPad 2 (or better), iPad Mini, iPhone 4S (or better), double tap the home button (quickly) and swipe the bottom row of apps to the right to reveal the playback controls, tap the AirPlay icon and select your Apple TV from the list of available devices.
Try the following steps, check whether things are working after each step where appropriate, before trying the next.
Check AirPlay is turned on on the Apple TV (turn it off and on if it already is)
Check that both devices are on the same network (Settings > Wifi, on the mobile device and Settings > General > Network, on the Apple TV).
Restart the Apple TV (Settings > General > Restart).
Restart the Apple TV by removing ALL the cables for 30 seconds.
Restart your router.
Restart your mobile device.

HT202213 I need to delete computers that are no longer active from my home sharing account, how do I do this?

I need to delete computers that are no longer active from my itunes Home sharing account so that I can sign up the new computers. I am using a Mac laptop. The computers that were previously linked to the Homesharing are no longer available, they have been wiped and are not in the house anymore. Does anyone know how to do this?

The apps aren't stored in your personal iCloud account and don't use any of your storage. They are only stored in the App store. The iCloud symbols are only links to your previous purchases in the App store so you can download them again. If you don't want to see certain apps, you can hide them in iTunes on your computer as explained here: iTunes Store: Hiding and unhiding purchases. Once hidden in iTunes, you should no longer see them on your phone.

Tried to use home sharing to transfer itunes library from old pc to new -- however it only brings over the music, did not bring audiobooks- My question is do I need to delete itunes from my new pc when I redo using external hard drive

Trying to transfer iTunes library from old windows 7 pc to new windows 8.1. Used home sharing, but not what I wanted, I want everything on the new so I can discard the old pc - so now all I have is my music library on new pc thru the cloud none of my Audible audiobooks came over - My question is do I need to delete iTunes off my new pc before I load it in from a external hard drive?

You might need to make sure neither is going to sleep (System Prefs > Energy Saver)
Also check your settings under System Prefs > Security. My sisters new laptop kept logging off due to some setting there.
HTH

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