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MacBook Air 2020 (Intel) video playback issues with Apple TV, Netflix, and YouTube

Hello,


I need technical assistance with a video playback issue on my MacBook Air 2020 (Intel).


Yesterday, I subscribed to iCloud+ in order to watch Apple TV content. Apple TV works normally on my iPhone, but when I tried to continue watching an episode on my MacBook, the episode would not play.


After that, Apple TV on my MacBook stopped displaying the available content properly, as if I did not have access to Apple TV. I subsequently noticed that Netflix and YouTube videos also stopped playing. The videos remain loading indefinitely and do not start.

The issue is particularly unusual because:


  • YouTube, Netflix and Apple TV worked normally on my MacBook a few days ago.
  • Apple TV works on my iPhone.
  • EON TV videos play normally on the MacBook.
  • Local videos play normally in QuickTime Player.


  • I tested a different internet connection using my iPhone hotspot, with the same result.


  • I have already restarted the Mac several times.


  • macOS is up to date.


  • I checked Safari settings, including extensions and content blockers


  • I am using a 2020 Intel MacBook Air, not an Apple Silicon model.


Could you please help me diagnose whether this is related to Safari/WebKit, DRM/FairPlay, macOS media components, or another system-level issue?


Thank you.

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