The AirPlay feature on your Apple devices is a time saver for sharing videos, photos, music, etc. You can AirPlay any content you wish to stream on your Apple TV from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. With a help of a stable internet connection, you will be able to AirPlay your entire iOS or Mac screen to Apple TV. Make sure that Apple TV and iOS/Mac are updated to the latest version.
How to Enable AirPlay on Apple TV
1. Turn on your Apple TV and connect to a stable WiFi network.
2. Go to Settings on your Apple TV Home screen.
3. Select the AirPlay & HomeKit option from the list.
4. Turn ON the AirPlay.
How to AirPlay from iPhone/iPad to Apple TV
1. Connect your iOS and Apple TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Play any video on your iPhone from any AirPlay-supported app.
3. Click the AirPlay icon in the playback control. In some apps, you might need to tap the Share button.
4. Choose your Apple TV from the list.
The content you have chosen will be streamed on your Apple TV.
Note: When you are not playing any videos, you can turn off AirPlay on your iPhone.
How to AirPlay from Mac to Apple TV
1. Connect your Mac and Apple TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Open the Apple TV app on your Mac and play any content.
3. Click on the AirPlay in the Playback controls.
4. Choose your Apple TV from the list of available devices.
This way you can stream photos, videos, and songs on your Apple TV without installing any app on it. Afterward, you can turn off AirPlay on your Mac when it is not in use.
How to Screen Mirror iPhone/iPad to Apple TV
1. Connect your iPhone/iPad and Apple TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Swipe down on your iOS screen to open the Control Center.
3. Select the Screen Mirroring option.
4. Choose your Apple TV from the list.
5. Enter the AirPlay Passcode that appears on the TV screen to begin streaming.
Now your iOS will be screen mirrored on your Apple TV.
How to Screen Mirror Mac to Apple TV
1. Connect your Mac and Apple TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Open the Control Center and select the Screen Mirroring option.
3. Choose the Apple TV that appears on the available device list.
4. If asked enter the AirPlay Passcode that appears on your TV.
Play any content on your Mac and it will be mirrored on your Apple TV.
How to Mirror iPhone to TV Without WiFi
You can AirPlay content from an iPhone to Apple TV without a WiFi network. It can be done by using the Lightning to Digital AV Adapter and HDMI cable. For some TVs, you can use a Lightning to VGA Adapter and VGA cable.
1. Connect a Lightning to Digital AV Adapter to the charging port of the iPhone.
2. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the adapter and the other end into the HDMI port of your Apple TV.
3. Go to Source Settings on your Apple TV and choose the HDMI port to which you just plugged in the cable.
Now, you can choose and stream content from your iPhone to Apple TV.
How to Fix AirPlay Not Working on Apple TV
Sometimes, AirPlay may not work on Apple TV due to network connectivity or technical issues. The primary reason could be a signal blockage. It may have other reasons like outdated firmware or the Apple device or Apple TV might need a restart.
Also, check if you have turned off Airplane mode on your iOS device. Try some other fixes such as bringing your Apple device closer to your Apple TV, restarting your router, reinstalling the app, and updating the Apple device and Apple TV firmware.
FAQ
No, you need to connect your devices to WiFi to AirPlay content.
No both are different, in AirPlay you can share only a particular content but on screen mirroring your entire device screen will be mirrored to your desired screen.
