Mirroring Your iPhone on TV Using AirPlay

Sometimes you want to show off your latest vacation photos or share a funny video or movie with everyone in the room by beaming it to your TV. with the help of AirPlaythis one iPhoneiPad or Mac is super easy.

AirPlay is Apple’s screen mirroring system and is supported by a growing number of smart TVs as well as Roku and Apple TV streaming devices.

Here’s how to use the handy feature and which devices are compatible.

Which devices support AirPlay?

To use AirPlay compatible Roku TV or streamer (list includes Roku TV, Roku Streambar, and Roku Streaming Stick 4K), Apple TV broadcaster or a 2019 or newer smart TV from LG, Samsung, Sony, or Vizio. Amazon’s newer Fire TV models It also supports AirPlay, but Fire TV sticks don’t do that.

Any iPhone or iPad running iOS 4.2 or later has AirPlay built-in. Roku and smart TVs AirPlay 2 On your Apple devices running iOS 12.3 or later and MacOS Mojave 10.14.5 or later.

Before you start, make sure your Apple device and Apple TV are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Mirror your iPhone or iPad

1. To access, swipe down from the top right corner or up from the bottom of the screen on new iPhone models. Control Center.
2. tap Screen Mirroring button. (Shows two overlapping rectangles)
3. Select your TV.
4. If prompted, enter the password shown on your TV.
5. Once connected, a check mark will appear next to your TV’s name.

Now use your phone or tablet as normal; Everything you do will be displayed on your TV. To stop mirroring, go back to Control Center and open the Screen Mirroring section, then Stop Mirroring.

Mirror your Mac’s screen

1. click on Control Center Icon in the menu bar. It should be next to the clock in the upper right corner.
2. click Screen Mirroring.
3. You will see a list of devices on your network that are available to mirror your screen. Click the device you want to use. Your screen will flash and appear on the TV after a few seconds.

Now everything you do on your Mac will appear on your TV. When you’re done, Screen Mirroring button Replay Control CenterClick the icon, then click the name of the device you’re connected to to stop mirroring.