This method is great when you want to stream video from your iPhone on your TV. You may also use it when you want to browse the web on a larger screen, give a presentation, or just show off your desktop background. Just keep in mind that everything you do on your iPhone while mirroring will also display on your TV—don’t open anything private! Your TV or streaming device must be AirPlay 2-compatible. If you have an Apple TV, you’re in great shape. If not, many modern LG, Samsung, Vizio, and Sony models support AirPlay.
If you see an AirPlay passcode on the TV screen, type it into the field on your iPhone to connect.
The sound will also come through the TV (or your connected speakers, if compatible) instead of your iPhone. If you’re watching a movie or show, use the iPhone to pause, skip, and browse.
If you’re streaming to an Apple TV, you can also end the screen mirroring session by pressing the Menu button on your Apple remote.
If you’re streaming to an Apple TV, you can also end the screen mirroring session by pressing the Menu button on your Apple remote.
Your TV or streaming device must be AirPlay 2-compatible. If you have an Apple TV, you’re in great shape. If not, many modern LG, Samsung, Vizio, and Sony models support AirPlay. This method lets you use your iPhone for different (private) things while keeping the selected app visible on your TV. Use this method if you want to stream a particular app instead of everything you do on the screen.
If you’re using the Photos app, as well as some other Apple-specific apps, you’ll need to tap the Share icon first—this is the square with an up-pointing arrow. If you don’t see the rectangle with a small black triangle (which is the case in YouTube), you’ll use the rectangle with three curved lines at its bottom-left corner instead. If the app does not support AirPlay 2, you won’t find such an icon in the app. Don’t worry, though—you can still mirror your screen to the TV for similar results.
If you’re using YouTube or another app that didn’t have a specific AirPlay icon, select AirPlay & Bluetooth devices to scan.
If you see an AirPlay passcode on the TV screen, type it into the field on your iPhone to connect. While you’re streaming video from an app to a TV, you can use other apps on your iPhone without disturbing the stream.
