Play is interupted when home sharing or using air play.

When I use my Apple TV I have issues with home sharing.  Movies will say they need many hours to download or when they start playing they will be interupted because they have not fully downloaded.
When using Air Play with another device I will get a similar message.
Any advice?

What you describe is a network issue.
Power cycle the router.
Connect the ATV via ethernet.
Move the router closer to the ATV.

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