Just make sure your Apple device and Apple TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, then follow these instructions. If you already use an Apple TV to stream movies and shows, or have a Roku device or smart TV that supports Apple's AirPlay 2 protocol as mentioned above, then you don't need to buy or do anything other than tap a few buttons on your screen. Have an Apple TV or AirPlay 2 compatible device? It's easy peasy
Roku streamers and Roku TVs work with Apple AirPlay now too. Note that Roku and smart TVs require AirPlay 2 on your Apple devices, which is available with iOS 12.3 or later and MacOS Mojave 10.14.5 or later.
Amazon's newest Fire TV models also support AirPlay, but Fire TV sticks do not. On the TV side you'll need a compatible Roku TV or streamer, an Apple TV streamer or a 2019 or newer smart TV from LG, Samsung, Sony or Vizio. The good news is that more smart TVs than ever, as well as Roku and Apple TV streaming devices, can make it happen.Īny iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 4.2 or newer will have AirPlay built-in, so even if you have an Apple device that's several years old, it most likely supports and works with AirPlay.
The only catch is that your TV needs a way to work with AirPlay, Apple's system for screen mirroring. Ever want to get a video clip of photos from your phone to the big TV screen? If you have an iPhone, or an iPad tablet or Mac computer, it's incredibly easy.