Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV from iPhone
You can wirelessly stream video or photos to Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV.
Play video on Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV
While playing video in the Apple TV app or another supported video app, tap the screen to show the controls, tap then choose your Apple TV 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.
Show photos on Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV
In Photos tap a photo, tap swipe up, tap AirPlay, then choose your Apple TV 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.
Mirror your iPhone on Apple TV or a smart TV
On Apple TV or a smart TV, you can show whatever appears on your iPhone.
- Open Control Center.
- Tap Screen Mirroring, then choose your Apple TV 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, tap Stop Mirroring or then choose your iPhone.
You can also stream audio, such as music or a podcast, from iPhone to your Apple TV or smart TV speakers. See Play audio from iPhone on HomePod and other wireless speakers.
Note: For a list of AirPlay 2-enabled smart TVs, see the Home accessories website.
To learn more about using Apple TV, see the Apple TV User Guide.
