The Bluetooth "handshake" just tells the client device the IP address of the Wi-Fi or Ethernet interface of the Apple TV that the client can find the service on. Note that the Airplay itself doesn't take place over Bluetooth. This means that even if you're not on the same network, you can "see" the Apple TV. What this means is that even without doing any pairing, the Bluetooth does a "handshake" between the iPhone/iPad and the Apple TV that exchanges discovery information. What's happening is that since Apple TV OS 6.1 and iOS 7.1, iPhones and iPads have supported Bluetooth discovery of Airplay services for Apple TVs.
#SCREEN MIRRORING ON MAC TO APPLE TV SOFTWARE#
The Apple TV is running software version 6.2 (6698.99.50.31).
Upon turning it off, the AirPlay option immediately disappeared from the iOS devices. I noticed there was a Bluetooth setting in the Apple TV as well, and saw that it was just on and searching. Here's the thing: once you're connected, you can turn off Bluetooth, but if Bluetooth is not turned on, you will not be able to see the AirPlay endpoint. On the hunch that iOS devices are a bit more promiscuous with Bluetooth than the Macs would be, I tried testing the iOS devices with Bluetooth turned off. I did a teeny bit of Googling and found some references to Bluetooth being added as a substitute/supplement for Bonjour discovery of AirPlay in a recent update. I suppose I still need to try with other AirPlay endpoints and with other MacBooks, but I've really got nothing to go on beyond guess and check.Īaaand I just checked with an iMac connected to the same network. All have the same subnet mask of 255.255.240.0, and are pointed at the same router (.16.1). For illustrative purposes, the Apple TV is 10.10.17.217. I had been wondering if there was a subnet issue of some kind, but it appears not. What should I do to try to troubleshoot this? From an Early 2014 MacBook Air, AirPlay never becomes available in the menu bar or in Display preferences, OR in regular iTunes. All software is fully-updated (as of ).Īll devices are connected to a strong network without any password.įrom an iPhone 4s, the AirPlay service shows up in control center, and mirroring works fine. I am trying to use AirPlay mirroring in a conference room-style setup using a 3rd-generation Apple TV.
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