<aside> 🍎 You can find a user guide for tvOS on Apples website here

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<aside> 🍎 You can find a user guide for AirPlay on Apples website here

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<aside> 🖥️ Note: whilst you can use the Apple TV to AirPlay content to from an iOS or Mac device, doing so isn’t actually required, since the TV itself already has AirPlay built into it. So you may as well just stream directly to the TV instead of the Apple TV - since doing so cuts out one piece of complexity in your workflow which may result in a smoother and more reliable experience.

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Use AirPlay to stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Use AirPlay to stream or share content from your Apple devices to your Apple TV, AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV or Mac. Stream a video. Share your photos. Or mirror exactly what's on your device's screen.

Stream video from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to a TV

  1. Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
  2. Find the video you want to stream.
  3. Tap AirPlay . In some apps, you may need to tap a different button first. For example, in the Photos app, tap Share , then tap AirPlay .
  4. Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV. The AirPlay source built into the TV is simply called The Boardroom The AirPlay source built into the Apple TV is called aTV - Jane

To stop streaming

Tap AirPlay in the app you're streaming from, then tap your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in the list.

If video streams automatically to an AirPlay device

Your device may stream video automatically to the Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV that you use frequently. If you open a video app and see in the top left-hand corner, an AirPlay device is already selected.

To use AirPlay with a different device, tap, then tap another device. Or tap again to stop streaming with AirPlay.