How do you setup the black Apple TV models to stream content from a Mac or PC?

Setting up a black Apple TV 2nd Gen, Apple TV 3rd Gen or Apple TV 4th Gen to stream content from a Mac or Windows PC is different from the method used for the original Apple TV.

The original Apple TV required one to establish a "Shared iTunes Library" from the Settings section of the Apple TV and enter a security code in iTunes on a Mac or Windows PC to establish a connection between a particular computer and the Apple TV.

For the black Apple TV models, however, Apple has a "Home Sharing" feature "in iTunes and on Apple TV to share the iTunes library of any computer on your local network that has Home Sharing set up."

Apple explains how to setup the "Home Sharing" feature for the black Apple TV models in the User's Guide, specifically on pages 17-18.

As this is a commonly asked question, Apple's official instructions additionally are provided below:

To set up Home Sharing in iTunes [on a Mac or Windows PC]:

1. Open iTunes on your computer.
2. Choose Advanced > Turn On Home Sharing.
3. Type your Apple ID and password, and then click Create Home Share.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 on each computer you want to use for Home Sharing.

For more information about iTunes, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.

To set up Home Sharing on Apple TV:

1. On Apple TV, choose Settings > Computers.
2. Choose Turn On Home Sharing, and then enter the same Apple ID and password you entered on your computer.