If your MacBook can’t find the Apple TV, restart both devices. I know, it sounds like tech support from 1999, but it works 90% of the time. The other 10%? Check for a software update on both devices—Apple often patches AirPlay bugs silently.
Latency lag is normal for gaming, but not for movies. If your video stutters, lower the streaming quality in the Apple TV’s settings. Or, switch your Wi-Fi to 5GHz instead of 2.4GHz—it’s like moving from a highway to an express lane.
Fun fact: AirPlay 2 supports multi-room audio, meaning you can stream sound from your MacBook to your Apple TV and a HomePod simultaneously. Party trick approved.
