AirPlay
Stream and mirror content wirelessly from your Apple devices to TVs, Macs, and more
About AirPlay
AirPlay allows you to wirelessly stream videos, share photos, or mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to an Apple TV, AirPlay-compatible smart TV, or Mac. Customize your AirPlay settings for manual, suggested, or automatic connections, ensuring seamless content sharing across your devices.
FAQ
To set up AirPlay on your Mac, go to the System Settings app, click General, then AirDrop & Continuity, and turn on AirPlay Receiver. Choose whether to allow AirPlay from devices signed in to your Apple Account or anyone on the same network. You can also set a password for added security.
Both devices must have Wi-Fi turned on and be connected to the same network. If streaming between your own Apple devices, sign in to the same Apple Account on both. Ensure both devices meet the minimum system requirements for AirPlay to Mac.
Open the photo or video on your iPhone or iPad, tap the AirPlay button, and select your Mac from the list. You may need to enter a password on your other device to stream. Use the playback controls on your iPhone or iPad to manage the stream.
Yes, open Control Center on your iPhone or iPad, tap Screen Mirroring, and choose your Mac as the playback destination. This will mirror your entire screen on your Mac.
Open an audio app like Podcasts or Music on your iPhone, iPad, or another Mac, select an item to play, tap the AirPlay button, and choose your Mac as the playback destination. Your Mac will act as a speaker.
On an iPhone or iPad, tap the AirPlay button and select Turn Off AirPlay. On a Mac, click the AirPlay button in the menu bar and deselect your Mac from the list.
Yes, find the video on your Mac, click the AirPlay button in the playback controls, and select your Apple TV 4K or smart TV. To stop streaming, click the AirPlay button in the app and select your Mac.
Click the AirPlay button in the menu bar on your Mac, select your TV, and enter a four-digit code if prompted. Follow the onscreen instructions to choose whether to share a window or mirror your entire screen. You can set preferences to save your choices.
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