On your Apple TV, be sure that Home Sharing is turned on. Go to "Settings", then "General," then "Computers." Click on the on/off button to be sure it says "on."
How to Set Up Home Sharing in iTunes So You Can Stream to Your Apple TV
From Barb Gonzalez
Turn on Home Sharing on Your Apple TV
Turn on Home Sharing on Apple TV
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- How to Set Up Home Sharing in iTunes So You Can Stream to Your Apple TV
- Choose the Main iTunes Account
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