Using smart tv aa a monitor
I would like to use my tv as my monitor is there a way to use my imac on my tv via wifi?
Hello Jameiabranch,
It sounds like you are wanting to know if you can view your computer screen on your TV to use as a monitor. If you have both an Apple TV and a supported iMac you can use the function called AirPlay Mirroring to accomplish this. Here is some information about what it is, and its requirements:
Requirements for AirPlay in OS X
An Apple TV
Apple TV (2nd generation or later) with software update v5.0 or later.
AirPlay turned on in the Settings menu of the Apple TV.
A supported MacAirPlay Mirroring in OS X takes advantage of the hardware capabilities of recent Macs to deliver high frame rates while maintaining optimal system performance. The following Mac models support AirPlay Mirroring when using OS X Mountain Lion or later:
iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)
Which Mac do I have?
How to identify your MacBook Air
How to identify MacBook Pro models
How to identify iMac models
How to identify Mac mini models
From: About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5404
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling
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