The number of TVs that are compatible with the Apple TV app is constantly expanding.
The following manufacturers’ smart TVs are currently on the list (click the link to view a list of compatible TVs):
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Galaxy
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LB
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Sony.
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Viczio
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2019 and 2020 Samsung QLED 8K Q9, Q8 Series
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Samsung QLED 4K Series (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021): Q9, Q8, Q7, Qx
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UHD 8, 7, and 6 Series Samsung (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
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2018–2020 Samsung FHD / HD 5.4 Series
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Serif Series Samsung (2019, 2020)
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The Frame Series by Samsung (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
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The Sero Series by Samsung (2019, 2020)
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LG G1, C1 OLED (2021)
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RX, ZX, WX, GX, CX, and BX series of LG OLED (2020)
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2019’s LG OLED R9, Z9, W9, E9, C9, and B9 series
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2018’s LG OLED B8, C8, G8, and E8 Series
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2020’s Sony A9S series
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2018’s Sony A9F series
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2019’s Sony A9G series
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2019 models of the Sony X85G series (55", 65", 75", and 85").
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2019’s Sony X95G series
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2020: Sony X80H series
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2020 Sony X85H series
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2020’s Sony X90H series
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The 2020 Sony X95H series
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OLED VIZIO (2020)
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VIZIO Quantum X P-Series (2020, 2019)
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VIZIO Quantum P-Series (2020, 2019 and 2018)
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P-Series from VIZIO (2018, 2017 and 2016)
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VIZIO Quantum M-Series (2020, 2019)
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The 2018–2017 and 2016 VIZIO M–Series and the 2018–2017 and 2016 UHD models of the VIZIO E–Series
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V-Series VIZIO (2020, 2019)
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D-Series VIZIO (2019, 2018)
What about AirPlay—does it come with every smart TV?
Everything you do on your phone will be visible on the big screen thanks to screen mirroring, which projects everything from your iPhone’s screen onto the TV.
AirPlay just requires a simple connection to your smart TV in order to display the media you wish to see, much like when we listen to music on our phones via a Bluetooth speaker.
If you’re in the market for a TV and screen mirroring your iPhone is important to you, make sure the television says Works with Apple AirPlay in the specifications before making your purchase. Not all televisions are compatible with AirPlay 2.
If you have an Apple TV 4K or Roku and your TV is incompatible, you can still use AirPlay to mirror the screen of your iPhone.
To use AirPlay, you don’t need an Apple TV device or subscription. To proceed, simply ensure that your television and iPhone are linked to the same network and adhere to the above instructions.
Make sure your Roku, if you’re using one to connect, has the most recent updates by going to SETTINGS and choosing SYSTEM.
You most likely don’t have your phone connected to the same network as the device you want to AirPlay with if you’re receiving an error message saying, "Unable to connect to ‘x device.’"
Let’s look at how to find out if your TV is AirPlay compatible.
Only a select few Samsung TVs and monitors manufactured after 2018 have the AirPlay capability.
To find out which gadgets support AirPlay 2, look at this list:
- 2021 M5 Smart Monitors, 27" and 32"
- 2021 8K and 4K QLED TVs; 2021 32" M7 Smart Monitors
- TV Frame 2021
- Crystal UHD TVs for 2021
In the settings menu, you can also verify if your device is compatible.
Now let’s see if a smart TV can have AirPlay added to it.
Sure. Sharing images, videos, presentations, audio, and more between Apple devices is easy with AirPlay. Nevertheless, a variety of Smart TVs and Android TVs support AirPlay as well.
Generally speaking, Android TV does not support AirPlay; however, a number of manufacturers, including LG, Sony, Samsung, and others, have produced high-tech TVs that do support AirPlay.
Having a compatible Android TV is the first requirement for using AirPlay on Android TV. Apple offers a comprehensive list of AirPlay compatible devices that is updated frequently, so you can check to see if your device supports AirPlay.
Should the misfortune occur that your device is not included in the list of compatible devices, you can still use Apple AirPlay.
Additionally, if you own an Apple TV Box, you will be able to use AirPlay on your Android TV. The Apple TV Box is a small device the size of a palm that uses an HDMI connection to link to your smart TV.
Simply follow these steps to AirPlay from iPhone or iPad to Android TV:
- The detailed instructions to AirPlay from Mac to TV are as follows:
- Open the app or website you want to stream from on your Mac.
- Click on the AirPlay icon in the menu bar.
- Select your Android TV from the list of available devices.
- The content will now be mirrored on your Android TV screen.
What about the devices that can use AirPlay, though?
Many Apple products, such as iPhones, iPads, iPods, and Apple TVs, support AirPlay.
Furthermore, a variety of third-party devices, including soundbars, speakers, and AirPlay-capable smart TVs, are also compatible with AirPlay.
It’s vital to remember that AirPlay requires device compatibility on both the sending and receiving ends.
The sending and receiving devices need to be linked to the same Wi-Fi network in order to utilize AirPlay.
The sending device’s AirPlay icon will show up after the devices are connected.