Share videos using AirPlay from iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Share videos using AirPlay from iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Use AirPlay to share videos, photos, or entire screens on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to Apple TV. You can share content using AirPlay directly from an app, or use the Control Center to reflect the device screen.



Share a photo or video
on the iOS device screen
Mirror the screen
using AirPlay
Disable AirPlay
or Display Mirroring


    

Share photos and videos using AirPlay from iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Here's how to share photos or videos using AirPlay from your iOS device to Apple TV:

Make sure that your position is near the Apple TV.
Open the app you want to use to share using AirPlay.
Tap. In certain apps, like Photos, tap, then tap AirPlay.
Select AirPlay device. You do not see Apple TV? Make sure your iOS device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as Apple TV. Need help?
Want to stream content using AirPlay from iTunes on a Mac or PC?



    

Reflects iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Here's how to reflect the entire screen on iOS devices to Apple TV:

Make sure that your position is near the Apple TV.
On iOS devices, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Control Center.
In the Control Center, tap Display Mirroring, then choose Apple TV from the list. You do not see Apple TV? Make sure your iOS device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as Apple TV.
If the AirPlay passcode appears on your TV screen, enter the passcode on your iOS device.
TV will use screen orientation and aspect ratio of iOS devices. To fully reflect the iOS device's screen on the TV screen, change the aspect ratio or zoom settings of the TV.



Turn Off Airplay or Screen Mirroring
Open an app that uses AirPlay.
Tap. To stop mirroring iOS devices go to the Control Center and tap Display Mirroring.
Tap an iOS device from the list.


Get help
If you need help with one of the following issues, learn what to do:

You do not see any AirPlay devices or AirPlay options in the Control Center.
You see the message "Finding Apple TV".
You can view the video, but do not hear the audio.
The content stops or you experience a network break.