AirPlay to Smart TV not connecting or keeps dropping
AirPlay needs both your Apple device and TV to be on the same WiFi network. If the TV isn't showing up, it's either on a different network or AirPlay isn't turned on in the TV settings. Check both and restart your devices. This fixes most AirPlay issues in under a minute.
AirPlay is Apple's wireless connection tool that lets iPhones and iPads send audio and video to TVs and speakers. When it stops working, it's in most cases because your devices are on different networks, AirPlay is disabled on the TV, or something needs a restart. We'll check network connections, enable AirPlay on your TV, and get them talking.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Having devices on different WiFi networks. AirPlay will never work unless both are on the same network.
- Expecting AirPlay to work when the TV has AirPlay turned off in settings.
Signs you need professional help
- If you've confirmed AirPlay is enabled on your TV, both devices are on the same WiFi, and you've restarted everything but AirPlay still won't work, give us a call and we'll check if there's a compatibility issue.
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