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Airplay over the Nighthawk mesh 6 system
Is there any plans to fix the issue of not being able to use airplay with or should I be shopping for a new router system. Would like to be able to use airplay to cast to my TV. If there is no pla...
This worked for me. It's one of Apple's 'features' that has to be disabled:
iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
1. Open the Settings app, then tap Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the information button next to a network.
4. Tap to turn Private Address on or off. If your device joined the network without using a private address, a privacy warning will explain why.
5. Click rejoin
By turning off Private address, it immediately found and connected 🤷‍♂️
iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
1. Open the Settings app, then tap Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the information button next to a network.
4. Tap to turn Private Address on or off. If your device joined the network without using a private address, a privacy warning will explain why.
5. Click rejoin
By turning off Private address, it immediately found and connected 🤷‍♂️
Apples new Security features they deploy. Great stuff. :smileyembarrassed:
- It’s a privacy feature, not a security feature. But with it still left on AirPlay works perfectly on my new mesh system from another brand… so it’s obviously possible.
