Can you AirPlay just audio?
If you’re listening to Apple Music on a Mac or PC via iTunes, you can easily stream the audio output to an AirPlay speaker or Apple TV. Click the AirPlay icon to the right of the volume slider and you should see a list of available output devices.
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Can AirPlay split audio and video?
While AirPlay is still in use on plenty of third-party wireless speakers for audio, you can expect to see AirPlay 2 streaming both video and audio to multiple third-party smart TVs and streaming devices.
How do I AirPlay music videos?
Using AirPlay on your PC
- Open iTunes and start playing a video.
- Click on the AirPlay button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
- Select the device from which you want to watch.
- You may be prompted to enter a code.
- You should now be watching your video on your TV.
Can you AirPlay and play music?
So if you’re watching a video on your iPhone and you want to play it on your TV, you can use AirPlay to play it on the bigger screen, assuming that you’ve got an Apple TV hooked up. This also works for playing music, you can send music from your iPhone to your TV, HomePod, or AirPlay-compatible speaker.
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 put music videos on my Apple TV?
Select a video to play it, or press and hold the clickpad center or touch surface to show a menu with more options. Depending on the video, you can add it to a playlist or your library, or remove it from your library. Siri: Say something like: “Add this to my collection”
Why is AirPlay not working on TV?
For AirPlay to work, your devices need to be near each other and turned on. If you are trying to AirPlay to your Apple TV, make sure it is awake and not in Sleep mode. It is impossible to enjoy AirPlay and Apple TV mirroring without the internet unless you use peer-to-peer AirPlay.
What is the difference between AirPlay and AirPlay 2?
AirPlay 2 is backward-compatible and works the same way as the original: Hit the AirPlay icon on your phone, iPad or Mac to play your content on available speakers or video devices. The main difference is that older AirPlay devices won’t be included in multiroom groups.
Why is my AirPlay not playing video?
AirPlay might not be working simply because the device isn’t compatible. To quickly check that you have AirPlay on your iPhone: Open the Control Center by swiping down from the right corner on your Home screen. Swipe up from the bottom if you have an older iPhone model with a Home button.