Miscellaneous

Can you AirPlay video only?

Can you AirPlay video only?

You can stream videos from any iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. You can even stream video from a Windows PC, but only through iTunes. With the latest version, AirPlay 2, you can also stream audio to multiple rooms, decide which room to play it in, and pair speakers.

Why is my AirPlay only playing audio and not video?

Check that both devices are on the same network (Settings > Wifi, on the mobile device and Settings > General > Network, on the Apple TV). Restart the Apple TV (Settings > General > Restart). Restart the Apple TV by removing ALL the cables for 30 seconds. Restart your mobile device or computer.

How do I get audio to play through AirPlay?

Step 1: Swipe down on your Apple TV remote. Step 2: Select the AirPlay Audio button. Step 3: Select each speaker or TV that you want to play the audio to. Pro tip: You can also press and hold on your Apple TV remote and select a speaker.

Can you AirPlay audio and video to different devices?

Apple’s AirPlay 2 allows you to do this and more, and it’s baked right into every iPhone and Mac. The original Apple AirPlay is a proprietary system for streaming audio or video from one Apple source — typically an iPhone, iPad or a Mac computer — to another device over a home network.

Why do some videos not play on AirPlay?

Make sure that your AirPlay-compatible devices are turned on and near each other. Check that the devices are updated to the latest software and are on the same Wi-Fi network. Restart the devices that you want to use with AirPlay or screen mirroring.

Does screen mirroring include audio?

Unfortunately if you are trying to cast a streaming YouTube or Netflix video, or even mirroring your Android, the audio will still only play on the Chromecast. Yes of course.

How do you get sound when screen mirroring on iPhone?

You can also use AirPlay to stream audio from an app you’re using on your device. Just open the app, tap AirPlay , then tap a speaker or tap multiple speakers.