How to Link Your iPhone to Apple TV (AirPlay)
AirPlay lets your iPhone send video, photos, music, or its whole screen to an Apple TV or AirPlay 2 TV. Setup takes seconds once both are on the same network.
Link iPhone to Apple TV
- Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open Control Center – swipe down from the top-right on Face ID iPhones, or up from the bottom on Home-button models.
- Tap Screen Mirroring (two overlapping rectangles).
- Choose your Apple TV from the list.
- Enter the AirPlay passcode shown on the TV if asked.
To stream a single video, tap the AirPlay icon inside the video app instead of mirroring the whole screen – it plays in full quality.
Frequently asked questions
They are probably on different networks. Put both on the same Wi-Fi and make sure the Apple TV is awake.
A one-time code the TV shows to confirm it is really you connecting. Type it on your iPhone when prompted.
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