How to make AirPlay work

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To successfully AirPlay content from your iPhone to your TV, follow these steps:

  1. Connect to the Same Wi-Fi Network: Ensure that your iPhone and your TV, Roku, or Apple TV 4K are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

  2. Share Button: After selecting a picture or video, click the Share button located in the lower left corner of your screen.

  3. Select AirPlay: Scroll past your sharing options and find AirPlay. Tap on it.

  4. Choose a Device: Select a television or streaming device to play the media you have chosen. You will see a list of devices connected to your network.

  5. Media Selection: The television you selected will display the media. Use your iPhone to play live photos, fast-forward, and zoom in or out.

If you prefer screen mirroring instead of AirPlay, follow these steps:

  1. Access Control Center: Swipe down on the screen to access the Control Center on your iPhone.

  2. Screen Mirroring: Select the button with the two overlapping screens, called Screen Mirroring.

  3. Choose TV: Tap the TV where you want your iPhone screen to be mirrored.

  4. Use as Remote Control: Use your iPhone as a remote control to manage what you’re watching on the TV.

To end the screen mirroring process, follow these steps:

  1. Swipe Down: Swipe down from the upper right corner of the screen to bring up your Control Center.

  2. Select Screen Mirroring: Choose Screen Mirroring once more.

If you encounter any issues with AirPlay, try these troubleshooting steps:

  1. Ensure Device Connectivity: Verify that all AirPlay-capable devices are turned on and placed close to one another.

  2. Check Wi-Fi Connection: Make sure the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and have the latest software installed.

  3. Restart Devices: Restart the devices you intend to use for screen mirroring or AirPlay.

  4. Check Home Settings: Ensure that Home Settings are not preventing AirPlay from streaming media to a device configured in the Home app.

  5. Apple TV Access Restrictions: Check your Apple TV access restrictions if prompted for a password on the device.

  6. Resume Music Playback: Use Siri or your device to resume playing music if it ends abruptly.

  7. Check Volume: Make sure the volume is up and not muted on both your iOS device and your TV or receiver if you have trouble hearing sound when streaming video.

If you are unable to connect to AirPlay, consider the following:

  • AirPlay is primarily designed for Apple devices and may not be compatible with TVs and Android devices.

  • Ensure that your devices are compatible with AirPlay.

  • Verify that all devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

If you have tried the above methods and are still unable to use AirPlay, continue reading for more troubleshooting options.

AirPlay Compatibility and Configuration

To modify AirPlay & Handoff configurations:

  • Never: Select an AirPlay device manually.

  • Request: Receive recommendations for AirPlay connections. You can choose to manually select a different device or dismiss the suggested AirPlay connection notification.

  • Automatic: Receive alerts for recommended and automatic AirPlay connections. Tap play in the app you’re using to establish the connection or press the undo button to disconnect and select an alternate device for AirPlay.

To end screen mirroring, follow these steps:

  1. Open Control Center: Open Control Center on your iPhone.

  2. Stop Mirroring: Select Screen Mirroring, then choose Stop Mirroring to end the mirroring of your iPhone or iPad. Alternatively, use your Apple TV Remote to select Menu.

If you are still experiencing issues with AirPlay, please refer to the following troubleshooting methods.