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AirPlay to TV: What to Do When Your TV Doesn’t Show Up

Updated troubleshooting emphasizes Wi‑Fi matching, with VPNs or firewalls often blocking discovery.

Overview

  • AirPlay streams or mirrors from iPhone, iPad, or Mac to an AirPlay 2–compatible TV or an Apple TV connected via HDMI.
  • Both devices must be on the same local Wi‑Fi network, and guest networks or mobile data can isolate devices and block discovery.
  • Enable AirPlay in the TV’s settings and set connection permissions, then choose the TV from Screen Mirroring on iOS/iPadOS or from Displays on macOS.
  • Keep iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and TV firmware up to date, and restart the devices and router to clear temporary connection issues.
  • If the TV still doesn’t appear, temporarily disable VPNs or strict firewalls and cut wireless interference by moving closer or removing obstacles.