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How to wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV 4K or a smart TV from iPhone

by Dave Johnson

You can use your Apple TV 4K or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV to watch videos and view photos streamed from your iPhone. For this, both devices need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

You can also mirror your iPhone on the TV, and turn automatic AirPlay streaming on or off.

Here’s how to wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV 4K or a smart TV from iPhone.

Note: To stream videos or photos to Apple TV 4K or a smart TV from your iPhone, both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Play video on Apple TV 4K or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV

  1. While playing video in the Apple TV app or another supported video app on your iPhone, tap the screen to show the controls.
  2. Tap the AirPlay button. Then choose your Apple TV 4K or AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV as the playback destination.

If an AirPlay passcode appears on the TV screen, enter the passcode on your iPhone.

A movie playing on the iPhone screen. In the middle of the screen are the playback controls. The AirPlay button is near the top left.

To change the playback destination, choose a different AirPlay option on your iPhone screen.

Show photos on Apple TV 4K or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV

  1. Start the Photos app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap a photo, then tap the Share button.
  3. Swipe up, tap the AirPlay button, and then choose your Apple TV 4K or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV as the playback destination.

If an AirPlay passcode appears on the TV screen, enter the passcode on your iPhone.

To stop streaming photos, tap the AirPlay button near the top of the iPhone screen, then tap Turn off AirPlay.

Turn automatic AirPlay streaming on or off

When you play content from apps you regularly use with AirPlay, your iPhone can automatically discover and connect to any frequently used Apple TV 4K or smart TV, if you allow it.

Go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity, then choose Automatic, Never, or Ask.

Mirror your iPhone on Apple TV 4K or a smart TV

Whatever appears on your iPhone can show up on Apple TV 4K or a smart TV.

  1. Open Control Center on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the Screen Mirroring button and choose your Apple TV 4K or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV as the playback destination.

If an AirPlay passcode appears on the TV screen, enter the passcode on your iPhone.

To switch back to iPhone, open Control Center, tap the Screen Mirroring button, then tap Stop Mirroring.

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