3 Ways to Activate AirPlay Functionality

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3 Ways to Activate AirPlay Functionality
3 Ways to Activate AirPlay Functionality
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This wikiHow teaches you how to enable AirPlay connectivity on your iPhone, Mac, or Apple TV. The AirPlay feature allows you to stream multimedia content from an Apple device to an Apple TV. It can also be used to play audio files through a speaker that is compatible with the AirPlay service, such as a HomePod.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: iPhone

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Step 1. Activate the Bluetooth connection

If the Bluetooth connectivity of the iOS device is disabled, follow these instructions:

  • Launch the app Settings by touching the icon

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    Iphonesettingsappicon
  • Select the item Bluetooth.
  • Activate the white "Bluetooth" slider by moving it to the right

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    Iphoneswitchofficon
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Turn On AirPlay Step 2

Step 2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network if necessary

The iPhone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network to which the device to which data is to be transmitted via AirPlay is connected (for example an Apple TV).

If you need to connect your iPhone to a set of speakers using the AirPlay 2 feature, skip this step

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Turn On AirPlay Step 3

Step 3. Make sure the device you want to AirPlay data to is turned on and working

If not, turn it on before continuing.

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Step 4. Log into the iPhone "Control Center"

Swipe your finger up from the bottom of the screen.

If you are using an iPhone X you will need to slide your finger down the screen starting from the upper right corner

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Turn On AirPlay Step 5

Step 5. Select the Duplicate Screen item

It is visible in the center of the iPhone "Control Center" panel. A small menu will appear.

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Turn On AirPlay Step 6

Step 6. Select the device to beam to

Select the device to connect to via AirPlay visible in the menu that appears.

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Step 7. Use AirPlay connectivity from the Music app

If you have speakers that are compatible with the AirPlay 2 feature, you can play the music on your iPhone via AirPlay:

  • Launch the Music app.
  • Play the song you want to hear.
  • Scroll down the page to be able to select the triangular AirPlay icon.
  • Now tap on the device you want to stream audio to.

Method 2 of 3: Mac

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Step 1. Activate the Bluetooth connection

If your Mac's Bluetooth connectivity is disabled, turn it on before continuing.

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Turn On AirPlay Step 9

Step 2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network if necessary

The Mac must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network that the device to which the data is to be transmitted via AirPlay is connected.

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Turn On AirPlay Step 10

Step 3. Make sure the device you want to AirPlay data to is turned on and working

If not, turn it on before continuing.

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Step 4. Click on the "AirPlay" icon

It is characterized by a small rectangle and an arrow pointing upwards. It is located on the right side of the Mac menu bar, visible at the top of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.

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Step 5. Click on the Enable AirPlay option

It is one of the items listed in the menu that appeared. This will activate the Mac's AirPlay connection.

If the item is visible in the menu in question Turn off AirPlay it means that the Mac's AirPlay connection is already active.

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Turn On AirPlay Step 13

Step 6. Select the device to stream content to

Click on the name of the device with which the Mac will communicate in streaming.

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Step 7. Use AirPlay from iTunes

If you want to take advantage of AirPlay technology to be able to listen to your music from your Mac, rather than duplicating the screen, follow these instructions:

  • Launch iTunes.
  • Play the song you want to stream.
  • Click on the AirPlay icon located to the right of the volume slider.
  • At this point click on the name of the device you want to use (for example a set of loudspeakers) to listen to the music.

Method 3 of 3: Apple TV

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Step 1. Launch the Apple TV "Settings" app

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It features a gray square gear icon. It is located on the Home of the Apple TV.

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Step 2. Select the AirPlay option

It is one of the items in the "Settings" menu.

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Step 3. Select the AirPlay item

It is displayed at the top of the "AirPlay" menu.

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Step 4. Choose the Yes item

This will activate the AirPlay connection.

If the option in question is already selected, it means that Apple TV's AirPlay connectivity is already active

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Step 5. Return to the "AirPlay" menu

Push the button Menu the Apple TV remote control.

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Turn On AirPlay Step 20

Step 6. Select the Login option

It is visible at the top of the screen.

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Turn On AirPlay Step 21

Step 7. Choose the All option

It is located in the center of the menu that appeared. This way you will be sure that anyone connected to the same Wi-Fi network that the Apple TV is connected to will be able to access it via AirPlay.

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