If you recently upgraded to macOS Sequoia and found that your Apple TV can no longer access your music library via Home Sharing, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there’s a simple fix that resolves this issue—computer authorization!
The Issue
After upgrading to macOS Sequoia on a new Mac Mini, you may notice that your music library, previously accessible via Apple TV on a macOS Monterey device, is no longer appearing. Despite enabling Media Sharing and checking that Home Sharing is turned on, Apple TV simply refuses to recognize the library.
Troubleshooting Steps Taken
Before discovering the solution, here are some steps I tried:
- Restarted both the Mac Mini and Apple TV multiple times.
- Ensured the firewall was inactive to rule out any blocked connections.
- Verified that both devices were on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Signed out and back into Apple ID on both devices.
- Reset Apple TV to its factory settings.
- Checked for VPNs or security software that could interfere with the connection.
None of these steps resolved the issue!
The Solution: Authorizing Your Computer
Turns out, the issue was related to computer authorization in the TV and Music apps. To fix it:
- Open the Music app on your Mac Mini.
- In the menu bar, go to Account > Authorizations > Authorize This Computer.
- Repeat the same process in the TV app (Account > Authorizations > Authorize This Computer).
- Restart your Mac Mini and Apple TV.
After authorizing the computer, the music library instantly became accessible via Home Sharing on Apple TV!
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Final Thoughts
This issue may stem from how macOS Sequoia handles media authorizations, especially after a fresh installation. If you run into this problem, don’t waste hours troubleshooting—just authorize your computer in both the Music and TV apps!
I hope this guide saves you time and frustration. If you've experienced a similar issue or have other fixes, feel free to share them in the comments!
