AirPlay is a feature developed for Apple devices. Using AirPlay, you can easily share any content from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to Apple TV or AirPlay-supported Smart TVs or speakers. The latest Android TV models are equipped with AirPlay support. So, you can effortlessly cast or mirror the content from the iOS device to your AirPlay-enabled Android TV. Those with older Android TV models can use the Digital AV adapter to mirror the iOS screen on Android TV.
How to Enable AirPlay on Android TV
To AirPlay content from iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you must enable the option AirPlay on Android TV.
#1. Turn On your Android TV, and navigate to the Settings menu.
#2. Click on Apple AirPlay and HomeKit settings.
#3. Choose the AirPlay option and turn it On.
How to AirPlay on Android TV from an Apple Device
To AirPlay content from Mac, iPhone, or iPad, you need to connect the device and Android TV to the same WiFi. You can use the below steps to cast media files like photos, videos, documents, audio, etc.
#1. Initially, enable the AirPlay option on your AndroidTV.
#2. Launch any AirPlay-supported app on your Apple device and play any content.
#3. To cast the content, locate and click the AirPlay icon .
#4. Select your Android TV from the pop-up menu.
#5. Now, the content will appear on your Android TV.
#6. To cast the entire screen of the iPhone, iPad, or Mac, navigate to the Control Panel section.
#7. Look for the option Screen Mirroring and click it.
#8. Then, tap your Android TV to mirror the entire screen of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Alternative Way to Mirror iOS Screen on Android TV
If you are using an older model Android TV, which doesn’t support the AirPlay function. Refer to the below steps to mirror the iOS screen.
#1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your Android TV and the other end to the Lightning Digital AV Adapter.
#2. Connect the USB cable of the adapter to your iPhone.
#3. Once connected, the iPhone screen will appear on your Android TV.
#4. Now, play any content on the iPhone and stream it on your Android TV.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can AirPlay any content from your iPad to AndroidTV.
No, Not all Android TVs are AirPlay compatible. If your AndroidTV doesn’t support AirPlay, use the Lightning Digital AV Adapter to mirror your iOS device.
The primary reason for the AirPlay issue is the WiFi network. Ensure to connect the iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the WiFi network same as your Android TV, and try casting the content from your Apple device.
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