How to Set Up AirPlay

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AirPlay by Apple is a feature that allows you to stream content wirelessly from your iOS mobile device to an Apple TV, AirPort Express, AirPlay-enabled speakers, or a smart TV. Setting up AirPlay streaming requires you to connect your iOS and AirPlay devices to the same Wi-Fi network.

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    To use AirPlay, you must have an iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone 4 or later, or the iPod Touch 4G or later. To use AirPlay with an Apple TV, you must have an iPad 2 or later, iPhone 4s or later, or the iPod Touch 5G or later.
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    You can stream content to an Apple TV, AirPort Express, AirPlay-compatible speakers, or select smart TVs.
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    • Make sure that you have a reliable WiFi signal or else your AirPlay might not work properly.
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    This opens Control Center.
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    ” This displays a list of all AirPlay-compatible devices connected to your Wi-Fi network.
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    You’ll see an icon next to each device revealing the type of content you can stream to that particular device. For example, a television icon is displayed next to the Apple TV, which means you can stream videos on the Apple TV using AirPlay. After selecting a device, AirPlay streaming will be enabled.
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    ” The media content will now start playing on your AirPlay-compatible device. [1]
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    This helps ensure AirPlay runs efficiently across all compatible Apple devices. [2]
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    [3] This refreshes the Wi-Fi connection on both devices so AirPlay can be enabled.
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    This feature is normally enabled by default, but may be disabled on your Apple TV if it doesn’t display in Control Center.
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    Devices that are turned off or have a low battery charge may not be detected by AirPlay on your iOS device.
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    Low or muted volume on one or both devices can interfere with sound when using AirPlay.
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    Try using a wired Internet connection with an Ethernet cable if your content lags or becomes interrupted while streaming on the Apple TV. This can help strengthen your network connection and prevent lagging. [4]
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    Microwaves, baby monitors, and metal objects can cause interference with streaming between your iOS and AirPlay devices.
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    Make sure your iPhone X and your Airplay compatible device are on the same network. In the home screen on your iPhone, swipe down from the upper right-hand corner and hit the “Screen Mirroring” button. Whatever you want to display on your Airplay device should then become visible on the screen.
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    On an iPhone X or later or an iPad running iOS 12, swipe down from the upper right corner of the screen to open the control center. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen for older devices/operating systems. From there, tap the “Screen Mirroring” or “Music” widget and hit “Stop Mirroring” or “Stop Airplay.”
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