How to connect apple tv to computer wireless

Apple TV can be used to transform your waiting room computer into an interactive media device for your clients. This will give your customers access to streaming video content through services such as Hulu Plus and Netflix, in addition to playing any content purchased through the iTunes Store and stored on your iOS-enabled devices, such as the iPad and iPhone. You can display games and apps on your television screen for others to see. While Apple TV is designed for use with televisions, it is possible to connect it to a PC that either has an HDMI-enabled monitor or a TV-tuner card with HDMI or component video inputs.

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   Connect your Apple TV to the HDMI or component video cables. HDMI cables consist of a single cable to transmit both the audio and video signals, while component video cables split the audio stream into red, blue and green video, while separating the audio into left and right streams. If using component video cables, match the colored wires to their corresponding connector on the Apple TV device.

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   Insert the opposite end of your HDMI or composite video cables into your computer's monitor or TV-tuner card. If you connected the Apple TV to your monitor, press the "Input" button on your monitor to switch your computer's signal source from the computer to the Apple TV device. If you connected your Apple TV device to your PC's TV-tuner card, activate your TV-tuner and select either the HDMI or component video input source.

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   Connect your Apple TV device to your home's network. If connecting to a Wi-Fi network, input your Wi-Fi username and password using the Apple TV's remote. You may also connect directly to your network using an Ethernet cable.

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   Follow the on-screen prompts once your Apple TV connects to your network. You will be presented with a PIN number that must be entered into iTunes to sync Apple TV to your iTunes account. With iTunes open, select "Apple TV" from the Device sidebar and enter the PIN number that you received. Once set up, your Apple TV will be ready to use.

   AirParrot 3 is an easy way to mirror any PC to Apple TV. There’s no costly hardware involved, and there’s no need to plug in a cable. Add Apple TV screen mirroring to any PC!

   1. First, you’ll need to install AirParrot 3 on your PC.

   A fully functioning free trial is available before purchase. Try AirParrot 3 for seven days, or if you’ve already purchased, you can download here.

   Follow the on-screen instructions for installation, and once installed, launch the app.

   2. Make sure your PC and your Apple TV are on the same network.

   3. Open the AirParrot 3 menu.

   The AirParrot 3 icon is near your system clock — usually at the bottom right of your desktop.

   4. Select your Apple TV from the list.

   AirParrot will list all available destinations, including Chromecast, Reflector 4 and other Apple TVs.

   5. Your screen will be mirroring to Apple TV.

   A number of features are available within the AirParrot 3 menu. The menu allows you to mirror any connected display, specific applications such as Spotify, the Microsoft Office suite, calendars and much, much more.

   AirParrot 3 is an easy way to connect a PC to Apple TV. There’s no costly hardware involved, and there’s no need to plug in a cable. Using AirPlay from a PC to Apple TV is quick and works great!

   1. First, you’ll need to install AirParrot 3 on your PC.

   A fully functional seven-day free trial is available before purchase. If you would like to purchase AirParrot 3, or if you are an existing AirParrot 3 user and would like to grab the latest free update, you can download here.

   Follow the on-screen instructions for installation, and once installed, launch the app.

   2. Make sure your PC and your Apple TV are on the same network.

   3. Open the AirParrot 3 menu.

   The AirParrot 3 icon is near your system clock — usually at the bottom right of your desktop.

   4. Select your Apple TV from the list.

   AirParrot will list all available destinations, including Chromecast, Reflector 4 and other Apple TVs on your network.

   5. AirParrot 3 will now connect your PC to Apple TV.

   Using AirPlay from PC to Apple TV is a robust solution. There are a number of features available with AirParrot 3. Stream media and mirror any connected display, specific applications such as Spotify, the Microsoft Office suite or calendars and much, much more.

   With Apple TV and iTunes, you can stream your digital media collection from a PC to an HDTV. If you only want to stream audio and video that you own to your TV, iTunes handles this job perfectly. However, to mirror your PC's display on your TV, you must install third-party software similar to Apple's AirPlay for OS X. Since iTunes content is DRM-protected, third-party mirroring software isn't compatible with iTunes, but you can use it to mirror other applications and websites, such as Spotify, Rdio or YouTube.

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   Streaming Content From iTunes

   Step 1

   Connect the Apple TV to your wireless network by selecting "Settings" from the main menu screen. Choose "Network" and "Configure Wireless," then select your network from the list of detected networks. When prompted, enter your password and select "Connect." The Apple TV connects to your network and displays a five-digit passcode for pairing your Apple TV with iTunes on your PC.

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   Step 2

   Open iTunes on your PC and update it to the latest version by clicking "Help" and selecting "Check for Updates." If iTunes isn't installed on your computer, download the latest version from the Apple site.

   Step 3

   Click the "Apple TV" icon in iTunes Devices list, then enter the five-digit passcode displayed on your TV. When prompted, enter a name for your Apple TV and click "OK."

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   Step 4

   Click "File," point the cursor to "Home Sharing" and select "Turn On Home Sharing." In the pop-up dialog, sign in to the iTunes account you want to share.

   Step 5

   Select "Computers" from the main Apple TV menu and choose your shared iTunes library from the list of accounts. Stream iTunes content to your Apple TV by selecting music, movies or pictures from the iTunes library displayed on your TV screen.

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   Mirroring Your PC's Display

   Step 1

   Visit the AirSquirrels site to download the latest version of AirParrot. As of May 2014, AirParrot is the only Apple TV mirroring software for Windows. Although it costs $9.99, you can download a trial version to ensure AirParrot works with your device before buying the software.

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   Step 2

   Install AirParrot and restart your computer. Launch the software and click "Try AirParrot" to use the trial version for 20 minutes. Click "Allow" when prompted to open a port for AirParrot in Windows Firewall.

   Step 3

   Click the "AirParrot" tray icon and select your Apple TV from the menu. The Apple TV immediately begins mirroring your PC's display. For third-generation Apple TV devices, AirParrot usually works without any issues. However, older devices may not be compatible, so test AirParrot using the trial version before buying it.

   How do I connect my Mac to Apple TV wirelessly?

   Make sure your Mac and Apple TV are on the same network. Click the Screen Mirroring icon in the Control Center, then choose your Apple TV. To set whether your desktop matches the size of the Mac screen or the TV screen, click the AirPlay status icon then choose This Mac or your Apple TV.

   Can you wirelessly connect to Apple TV?

   Apple TV connects to internet with either Wi-Fi or Ethernet. When you use an Ethernet cable, Apple TV automatically uses that connection instead of your Wi-Fi network. Join your network and check for software updates. Go to Settings > System > Software Updates.

   How do I connect my old Apple TV to my computer?

   Connect your Apple TV to the HDMI or component video cables. ... .

   Insert the opposite end of your HDMI or composite video cables into your computer's monitor or TV-tuner card. ... .

   Connect your Apple TV device to your home's network. ... .

   Follow the on-screen prompts once your Apple TV connects to your network..

   Can I access my Apple TV from my computer?

   How to watch in a web browser. Go to tv.apple.com to subscribe to and watch Apple TV+ in a web browser. If you already have an Apple ID, you can sign in to start your free trial. You may be asked to add or verify a credit card to ensure the account holder has authorized viewing on the web.