Author: Oliver Sinclair

One of the most reported issues by Apple users is AirPlay only playing audio. You can only see a black screen on AirPlay when this issue occurs. It could happen due to unstable internet connectivity, outdated device firmware, incorrect settings, etc. Luckily, there are some workarounds to resolve this problem. In this article, I have explained a few DIY fixes to rectify the AirPlay not playing video issues. Potential Reasons for AirPlay Only Playing Audio How to Fix AirPlay Playing Only Audio Issue If the AirPlay on your device only works with audio and not on video, follow these methods…

Ubuntu is a Linux-based OS, so it is incompatible with Apple AirPlay. But you can screen mirror your iPhone to Ubuntu using third-party apps like AirDroid Cast and UxPlay. You can install any of these apps on your Ubuntu and set it up as a wireless server for AirPlay. AirDroid Cast doesn’t require WiFi, and it instantly pairs your iPhone with Linux by entering a code. For screen mirroring using UxPlay, you should connect your iPhone and Ubuntu to identical WiFi. In this article, I will teach you how to AirPlay on Ubuntu using screen mirroring apps. Screen Mirror AirDroid…

At times, you may find AirPlay not working on Roku. It can happen for diverse reasons, and sometimes errors may be unpredictable. The most common causes that affect AirPlay on Roku are weak WiFi signals, compatibility issues, outdated device firmware or the app, etc. In some cases, AirPlay won’t work because of software glitches and incorrect settings on your device. Instead of thinking about what went wrong with AirPlay on Roku, you can try to resolve the issue with the workaround. In this article, I have described the solutions to make AirPlay work on Roku without issues. These troubleshooting methods…

AirPlay allows users to share media files from one Apple device to another using the same WiFi. AirPlay 2 is an updated protocol that supports multi-room audio, whereas AirPlay lacks support for connecting multiple devices. Therefore, you can play specific songs in different rooms by pairing AirPlay 2-compatible speakers. In this article, I have compared (AirPlay vs AirPlay 2) and shared some interesting facts you may have yet to hear of. What is AirPlay? AirPlay is a proprietary wireless protocol created by Apple Inc. and was released in 2010. It is an evolution of AirTunes, used only to listen to…

What We Know AirPlay lets you broadcast your Apple device screen to an AirPlay 2-compatible TV or Apple TV. But after you finish streaming, you may need to stop the broadcast. Turning off AirPlay is a cakewalk that can be done in a few clicks. In this article, I will teach you how to turn off AirPlay on an iPhone in different ways. How to Turn Off AirPlay on iPhone from Media Player [1]. You can turn off AirPlay on your device by tapping the AirPlay icon in the streaming app. [2]. When a pop-up appears at the bottom of…

Alexa Echo is one of the user’s favorite and widely used smart digital assistants. By pairing your smart devices with Alexa Echo in your home, you can command Alexa Echo to perform actions on the smart devices. While AirPlay works with HomePod, getting questions like how to AirPlay Alexa or whether it is possible to AirPlay Alexa Echo from a Mac or iPhone/iPad is obvious. Unfortunately, there is no way to AirPlay on Alexa Echo devices. With the unavailability, I would like to share the details regarding the Amazon Echo AirPlay hack. Is Alexa Echo AirPlay 2/AirPlay Compatible No. Alexa…

What We Know Can’t you install apps on Roku due to insufficient storage? Don’t worry. Use the Apple AirPlay feature to wirelessly stream videos, photos, and music on your Roku device. You can also mirror your Apple device screen to Roku and watch it on a big screen. As a prerequisite, enable the AirPlay feature by visiting your device settings. Also, connect your Roku and Apple device (iPhone/iPad/Mac) to the same wireless connection. In this article, I will teach you how to AirPlay to a Roku device using an iPhone, iPad, and Mac. AirPlay-Compatible Roku Devices Here is a complete…

Key Highlights The idea to screen mirror Android to Vizio TV is one of the smart choices. Especially when you want to watch movies, TV shows, and other media content along with your family or friends. Nowadays, it is easy to screen mirror Android phones and tablets to TV using wired or wireless methods. Most of the smart TVs are now capable of connecting other smart devices wirelessly, including Vizio TVs. Vizio TVs have a built-in Chromecast feature, which makes it easy to mirror your Android devices without installing any third-party apps. If you are wondering how to connect your…

Are you aware of the fact that you can screen mirror your smartphone to a Samsung TV? You heard it right! Whatever smartphones you are using, you can avail of the screen mirroring feature to mirror the content from your smartphone to your Samsung TV. With the aid of screen mirroring apps, you can easily screen share the content from different devices to your Samsung TV. So, for your convenience, we’ve curated the best screen mirroring app for your Samsung TV. This could be very useful to whoever is looking to watch their content on bigger screens. Out of many…

Key Highlights In recent days, screen mirroring has become extremely popular among people. Watching your favorite content on the big screen can offer a great experience. If you own a Mac and are wondering how to mirror it to your Samsung TV, then this article is for you. Fortunately, Samsung TVs have built-in AirPlay support, which helps to screen mirror your Mac devices like MacBook or iMac to Samsung TV without breaking a sweat. In case any of your apps do not support the casting option, you can also opt to mirror your entire screen from your Mac using HDMI…