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How to Enable AirPlay for iPhone

Turn on AirPlay to beam music, photos, and videos to other devices

By Mark Harris Mark Harris Writer University of Wolverhampton Mark Harris is a former writer for Lifewire who wrote about the digital music scene and streaming music services in an easy to understand, no-nonsense manner. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 20, 2021 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android

What To Know

For music, open Control Center > long-press Music > tap AirPlay icon > choose device > Done.To mirror phone screen, open Control Center > choose Screen Mirroring or AirPlay Mirroring > select device > Done. This article explains how to enable AirPlay on your iPhone to stream data wirelessly between your phone and other compatible devices on the same Wi-Fi network. AirPlay on an iPhone requires an AirPlay-compatible speaker system, an Apple TV, or an Airport Express hub.

How to Configure AirPlay on an iPhone

To set up AirPlay on an iPhone, follow these steps: Make sure that both the iPhone and AirPlay receiver are powered on and connected to the same wireless network. On the iPhone, down from the upper-right corner to open the Control Center. Tap and hold the Music control area, then select the AirPlay icon. Choose a device to connect over AirPlay. If you connect to an Apple TV that isn't on the same Wi-Fi network as the iPhone, enter the code displayed on the TV into the phone. On some devices, select Done to establish the connection.

How to Mirror the iPhone Display

With AirPlay enabled and iPhone's built-in screen mirroring feature, you can display your iPhone's screen on your Apple TV or another iOS compatible device like the Roku. Open the Control Center on your iPhone. Select Screen Mirroring or AirPlay Mirroring, depending on the iOS version. Choose your Apple TV or another compatible device. Enter the AirPlay passcode displayed on your TV into your iPhone. FAQ What devices can you connect to AirPlay? AirPlay works with both Apple and non-Apple devices to share content wirelessly between compatible devices that share the same network. For example, you can use AirPlay to stream audio and video from a computer or iOS device to speakers, TVs, or other computers. What does AirPlay mirroring mean? Using AirPlay mirroring allows you to share everything that's happening on your device on a larger screen, such as a TV. For instance, you can cast a movie you're watching on your phone to a television screen with AirPlay. Can I use AirPlay on my Windows PC? Non-audio streaming through AirPlay requires a Mac PC. However, you can use AirPlay on Windows to stream from iTunes or other media, mirror different types of video, and receive AirPlay streams from other devices. How to AirPlay From iPhone to TV Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to AirPlay From a Mac to a TV How to Connect Your iPhone to a Samsung TV How to Fix a Missing AirPlay Icon on iPhone and Mac Can You Mirror an iPhone to a Fire Stick? Yes, Here's How How to Use AirPlay to Stream Videos to a TV How to Cast a Zoom Meeting to Your TV How to Mirror an iPhone to a Mac How to Turn on AirPlay on a Mac How to Connect a Phone to a TV Wirelessly Can You Use AirPlay on Windows? How to Mirror Your iPhone to Roku How to Connect an Android Phone to a Roku TV How to Turn Off AirPlay How to Mirror Android to TV (Connect Your Phone Wirelessly) Apple AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring Explained How to Use Apple AirPlay With HomePod Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies