How to Set Up AirPlay

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Verify your iOS device is compatible with AirPlay.

   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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   Step 2: Verify you own a device to which content can be streamed using AirPlay.

   You can stream content to an Apple TV, AirPort Express, or AirPlay-compatible speakers. ,, This opens Control Center. ,, 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. ,, This helps ensure AirPlay runs efficiently across all compatible Apple devices. , This refreshes the Wi-Fi connection on both devices so AirPlay can be enabled. , This feature is normally enabled by default, but may be disabled on your Apple TV if it doesn’t display in Control Center. , Devices that are turned off or have a low battery charge may not be detected by AirPlay on your iOS device. , Low or muted volume on one or both devices can interfere with sound when using AirPlay. , This can help strengthen your network connection and prevent lagging., Microwaves, baby monitors, and metal objects can cause interference with streaming between your iOS and AirPlay devices. ,
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   Step 3: Connect your iOS device and AirPlay device to the same Wi-Fi network.

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   Step 4: Swipe up on the screen of your iOS device.

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   Step 5: Tap on “AirPlay.” This displays a list of all AirPlay-compatible devices connected to your Wi-Fi network.

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   Step 6: Tap on the device to which you want to stream content.

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   Step 7: Navigate to the media you want streamed using AirPlay

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   Step 8: then tap on “Play.” The media content will now start playing on your AirPlay-compatible device.

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   Step 9: Install the latest updates for iOS and iTunes on devices you’re using with AirPlay.

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    Step 10: Restart the iOS device and your Apple TV if you don’t see AirPlay in Control Center.

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    Step 11: Enable AirPlay under “Settings” on your Apple TV if the feature fails to show up in Control Center.

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    Step 12: Verify the device you want to stream to is plugged in and powered on if it’s not listed in Control Center.

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    Step 13: Check the volume on both devices if you can see videos but cannot hear audio.

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    Step 14: Try using a wired Internet connection with an Ethernet cable if your content lags or becomes interrupted while streaming on the Apple TV.

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    Step 15: Try relocating any nearby objects or devices that might be interfering with AirPlay playback.

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    Step 16: Finished.

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