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Looking for a detailed guide for transferring videos to Apple TV? In this article, we will overview how to mirror Mac, iPhone/ iPad to Apple TV with the best and most efficient methods including Apple screen mirroring feature AirPlay. So keep reading to know more.
AirPlay is a very handy feature that usually works great. However, if your device is not AirPlay compatible, how to mirror Mac to TV? Definitely, macOS users can go for Chromecast, HDMI cables, etc. Mirroring your screen to TVs has many uses. We will suggest several ways in which you can utilize AirPlay and JustStream for the task. Continue reading.
Lots of users buy an Apple TV box to mirror content from their Mac and iOS devices via the built-in Apple screen mirroring feature AirPlay to their TV. This is a very handy feature that usually works great. The protocol was introduced in 2010 as part of iOS 4 and allowed performing audio, photos, and video streaming through their Apple TV device.
However, in 2018, Apple allowed TV and speaker makers to use the technology with the launch of AirPlay 2. Nowadays, the vast majority of leading TVs manufacturers are AirPlay 2 compatible, making it possible for users not only to mirror iPhone or iPad but also Mac computers’ screens to a smart TV without relying on any other device.
So, if your TV supports AirPlay, you can mirror Mac to Apple TV in several ways:
Alternatively, you can mirror Mac onto Apple TV by using the AirPlay icon ( available for macOS earlier than Big Sur):
On macOS Big Sur and later:
Also, keep in mind that some Apple devices are not AirPlay compatible. Check the table to know more:
| AirPlay-compatible Apple TVs | AirPlay-compatible Macs |
|---|---|
|
Apple TV 2 (2010) Apple TV 3 (2012) Apple TV 4 (2015) Apple TV 4K (2017) |
iMac (2011 onward) iMac Pro (2017 onward) Mac mini (2011 onward) Mac Pro (2013 onward) MacBook Air (2011 onward) MacBook Pro (2011 onward) MacBook (2015 onward) |
JustStream is a minimalistic app that allows you not only to stream but also to mirror media content and turn almost any TV into your second monitor. The app supports work with most major brands. Here you can find Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, and other Smart TVs. Besides that, JustStream is even compatible with Roku and Apple TV devices.
The great advantage is that you do not require any additional types of equipment, cables, or adapters to make the app work. It has controls to play and pause from your Mac, without using a remote. All you need is to install the software on your computer and flawlessly mirror Mac to TV.
JustTream provides more features through which users can control various aspects of their content transfer. For instance, it makes it possible to mirror a single app instead of the whole screen. The options that you don’t get when you mirror Mac to Apple TV using the built-in Apple screen mirroring feature.
JustStream offers you to customize the transferred video to match any of your TV screens to have a better experience as well as watch videos or photos in up to 4k resolution. So, what does JustStream offer in comparison to AirPlay?
Choose the "Wireless" icon at the bottom of the menu.
Note:
Select the device from the "Screens" list to which you want to start mirroring and double-click it. By default, screen mirroring is muted.
If you need audio:
Install JustStream Audio Driver (included with the JustStream installer) to record and transmit sound from your desktop. As well as allow access to the microphone.
Click "Stop Streaming" in case you want to end the mirroring session.
First of all, make sure your iPhone supports AirPlay, and after that proceed with the steps to enable Apple iPhone screen mirroring features:
That’s it! Screen mirroring will start immediately and your iPhone or iPad will appear on your Smart TV. Now everything you do on your iOS device will be reflected on the TV.
Check the table below to see whether your iPhone/iPad is compatible with AirPlay2.
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| iPhone models compatible with AirPlay 2 | iPad models compatible with AirPlay 2 |
|---|---|
|
iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max iPhone SE 2, SE1 iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max iPhone XS, XS Max and XR iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X iPhone 7 and 7 Plus iPhone 6s, 6s Plus iPhone 6, 6 Plus iPhone 5s |
iPad 5 and later iPad mini and later iPad Air 1 and later All iPad Pro models iPod Touch 6 iPod Touch 7 |
In this article we have highlighted such aspects as Apple screen mirroring feature and how to mirror Mac to Apple TV. With the launch of AirPlay 2, it's become quite simple to mirror the contents not only of your macOS devices but also iOS devices to a supported TV. If your TV does not support AirPlay there are lots of third-party solutions like JustStream - an all-in-one solution for both streaming and mirroring any content to a TV. If you have other thoughts on how to mirror your iPad, Mac to Apple TV, feel free to share them in the comments below.
FAQ
You can enable AirPlay by following this guide:
You can use Airplay to turn on the Apple screen mirroring feature. The detailed guide on how to turn it can be found in Question 1. Alternatively, you can use third-party apps that can mirror your Mac to almost any smart TV.