Apple TV Stuck on Home Sharing

Top 5 Methods to Fix Apple TV Stuck on Home Sharing

We have seen people complaining about Apple TV stuck on Home Sharing when they wanted to stream iTunes content.

After trying various methods, we have brought to our readers the top 6 methods for fixing this issue. Use the methods given in this article to fix the issue and start streaming your iTunes content again.
Way 1. Check Home Sharing Settings on Apple TV

If you want Home Sharing to work properly, you need ensure that it is enabled on your Apple TV.

Step 1: Open iTunes on your computer. Go to File -> Home Sharing. In the Menu bar, turn on Home Sharing.

Step 2: In Apple TV 4th Gen: Go to Settings -> Accounts -> Home Sharing. Turn on Home Sharing; in Apple TV 3rd Gen and earlier: Go to Settings -> Computers. Turn on Home Sharing.

Step 3: After Home Sharing is enabled on your TV, you should be able to stream your iTunes content.


Way 2. Check the Apple ID on Your Apple TV

If Home Sharing is not working as intended, the problem can be with the Apple ID. Your Apple TV should be signed in with the same Apple ID, which has the content you want to watch.

Step 1: Open iTunes on your computer. Go to File -> Home Sharing. Turn off Home Sharing and then turn it on again.

Step 2: In Apple TV 4th Gen: Go to Settings -> Accounts -> Home Sharing. Now sign in with the same Apple ID; for Apple TV 3rd Gen and earlier users: Go to Settings -> Computers and sign in with the same Apple ID.


Way 3. Check Your Computer Status

Do you check your computer if it is turned on? For Home Sharing to work, your computer should be turned on and awake with iTunes running on it. If everything is running correctly, check the next solution below.
Way 4. Check the Internet Connection

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If you want to use the Home Sharing feature, all the devices and your Apple TV should be on the same Wi-Fi network. It will not work if the Apple TV is on one network and the computer or Mac is on another. When you have checked that all the devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, ensure that none of them is on VPN.


Way 5. Check Security Settings

Most of the users keep various security settings on the devices. If there is a firewall or any kind of security setting, Home Sharing will not work. The firewall or security settings can even be related to your wireless router.

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