AirPlay is a powerful feature developed by apple. Airplay on iPhone or iPad allows video, audio, and mirror screen of your iPhone or iPad to compatible devices such as Apple TV or AirPlay-enabled smart TVs.
When you want to watch a movie, play a game, showcase a presentation, or simply share moments with friends and family, AirPlay provides a wireless and convenient solution.
iPhone Airplay
Screen Mirroring – It is useful for sharing presentations, playing best imessage games, or watching videos on a bigger screen without the need for cables.
Streaming Video and Audio – You can use AirPlay to stream video and audio content from various apps on your iPhone or iPad.
Multi-Room Audio – The updated version of AirPlay, you can stream audio to multiple AirPlay 2-enabled speakers simultaneously, creating a multi-room audio setup. You can play the same music in different rooms or different songs in each room.
Control and Synchronization – When using AirPlay , you can control playback, volume, and other settings directly from your iPhone or iPad.
Cross-Platform Support – AirPlay is not limited to Apple devices only. Some third-party speakers and smart TVs also come with AirPlay support.
How to AirPlay from iPhone to TV
To AirPlay from your iPhone to a TV, you will need an Apple TV or a TV that supports AirPlay built-in.
- Connect both iPhone/ipad and the Apple TV or Airplay compatible TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Turn on AirPlay on Your TV.
- Open Control Center on your iphone.
- Click on AirPlay or Screen Mirroring icon.
- Select your Apple TV or AirPlay-enabled smart TV from the list.
- Start AirPlay.
- You can control playback, volume, and other settings directly from your iPhone.
- To Stop Airplay select Stop Mirroring or Turn Off AirPlay.
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How to Mirror iPhone to Android TV
Mirroring an iPhone to an Android TV using built-in screen mirroring like AirPlay is not natively supported, due to the different operating systems and protocols used by each device.
Third-party apps can use to achieve screen mirroring or casting from an iPhone to an Android TV. Steps to Mirror Your iPhone to an Android TV.
- Connect your iPhone and Android TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Install and open Google Home App on your iPhone.
- Sign in with your Google account.
- Connect iPhone and Android TV to Google Home.
- Select Your Android TV.
- Click on screen mirroring or casting process.
- Confirm the Casting process.
Ref: apple.com/airplay/
How to Mirror iPhone to TV using AirDroid
AirDroid is designed for remote access and file transfer between your iPhone and computer or Android devices, and it does not support direct screen mirroring to a TV. You cannot use AirDroid to mirror your iPhone to a TV.
If you want to mirror your iPhone to a TV, you can use Apple’s built-in AirPlay feature for Apple TV and Google Cast (Chromecast) for Android TVs or TVs with built-in casting support.
Which devices can I use for AirPlay?
You can use AirPlay with iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.
Can I AirPlay content from third-party apps like Netflix or YouTube?
Yes, many popular apps like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and more support AirPlay.
