How Do I Stream to Apple TV?
One of the benefits of having multiple Apple devices is they work together seamlessly. That’s the case when you want to stream from an iPhone to Apple TV. To do this, you use an Apple technology called AirPlay, which is built into iOS and tvOS and is used by many apps. It’s easiest if the app with the content you want to stream supports AirPlay. Even if it doesn’t, you can still show your content on the Apple TV.
Stream From iPhone Using AirPlay-Compatible Apps
To stream from iPhone to Apple TV using AirPlay-compatible apps, such as Apple apps that support audio, video, or photos, follow these steps:
Mirror iPhone Screen to Apple TV
Not every app supports AirPlay. Luckily, AirPlay is built into Apple operating systems, so you can mirror the entire screen of your iPhone to your Apple TV. Here’s how:
Can You Connect iPhone to the Apple TV App?
Not exactly. The Apple TV app isn’t involved in streaming content from your iPhone to the Apple TV device. Rather, the Apple TV app lets you watch movies and TV shows from Apple TV+, Apple TV Channels, and other streaming services you subscribe to. The Apple TV app is pre-installed on the Apple TV device, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your viewing history and your Up Next queue automatically sync across all devices, so the Apple TV app is connected on all of your devices. This is mostly a case where Apple naming an app, streaming service, and hardware device all the same thing—Apple TV—is really confusing. Luckily, we’ve untangled the Apple TV naming for you.
Can You Home Share From iPhone to Apple TV?
Before all of your media was easily available on all of your devices, there was Home Sharing. It’s an Apple feature that lets you access media from other devices on the same Wi-Fi network. For example, if someone in your house makes their music available via Home Sharing, you can listen to their library on your Mac or iPhone. The iPhone and Apple TV both support Home Sharing, which lets you send music and videos to an Apple TV. This is less useful than AirPlay in most cases, but it’s worth knowing about. Here’s what to do:
iPhone: Settings > Music or TV > if TV, iTunes Videos > Home Sharing > Sign In with Apple ID.Apple TV: Settings > Users and Accounts > Home Sharing > Sign In with Apple ID.
