How to Use Airplay

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Ensure you have a high-speed wireless connection.

   Set up your Wi-Fi network using your router and provider’s instructions.
   
   Check that you are currently running an
   802.11 a, g or n network.
   
   You can confirm using the numbers on the back of your router.
   
   In order to use AirPlay, both devices must be using the same Wi-Fi connection.
   
   It is a good idea to create a difficult password, so that people cannot steal and slow down your Internet connection.
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   Step 2: Check that your Apple devices are enabled for AirPlay.

   The following restrictions apply to AirPlay. iPhones should be models 4s or later. iPads should be version 2 or later. iPod Touches should be fifth generation or later. iPod Minis of either generation should work. , If possible, use a TV that connects using an HDMI port, so that you can connect the Apple TV with a single cable for video and audio.
   
   You can also use a component cable and separate audio cables, if necessary.
   
   Plug in the power cable to an outlet and Apple TV.
   
   Select the input, either HDMI or Component, using your TV remote.
   
   Your Apple TV should start up.
   
   Go through the Apple TV setup prompts. , Type in the network name and password.
   
   Wait a few moments to make sure everything is connected. , Go to the home screen. , Click on the Settings icon.
   
   Choose “General” and “Software Update” to see if you need to update the OS.
   
   If it says you need to update it, type in your Apple ID password and install the download. , This will give you access to your Control Panel. , It looks like a TV with an arrow in it. , Choose the Apple TV.
   
   If you are planning to use AirPort Express to listen to iTunes, you can select it from the list in the same manner.
   
   Tap “Done” when you are finished. , Open a video or music application. , Make sure your TV is turned on and your Apple TV (or AirPort Express) input is selected. , Tap it to push the content to your enabled Apple TV. ,,, This process will not work with AirPort Express. , Slide the radio button to on.
   
   It should be green once it is on.
   
   Everything that is displayed on your iPhone, iPod or iPad should appear on your Apple TV.
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   Step 3: Connect your Apple TV to your high definition TV using the necessary cable.

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   Step 4: Connect your Apple TV and your device to the same Wireless network.

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   Step 5: Grab your Apple device.

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   Step 6: Update your Apple operating system (OS)

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   Step 7: if you have not done so recently.

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   Step 8: Swipe up from the bottom on the home screen.

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   Step 9: Tap the AirPlay icon at the bottom of the panel.

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    Step 10: Look through the available AirPlay devices.

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    Step 11: Return to the Home screen.

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    Step 12: Search for the content you’d like to play on your TV.

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    Step 13: Press the small AirPlay icon in the lower right corner.

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    Step 14: Return to your Control Panel on the Home screen.

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    Step 15: Press the AirPlay button.

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    Step 16: Select your Apple TV.

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    Step 17: View the “Mirroring” option below the listed Apple TV.

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