How do i add a tv to airplay

With AirPlay 2, Samsung customers can stream videos, photos, music, podcasts, and more from Apple devices to select Samsung Smart TVs and Smart Monitors. Read on to find out how to use AirPlay 2 to stream to your Samsung TV or monitor and whether your TV is compatible with AirPlay 2.

What Samsung TVs and monitors are AirPlay compatible? Click to Expand

The AirPlay feature is available on specific Samsung TVs and monitors produced from 2018 onwards.

Check out the following list to see which devices are AirPlay 2 compatible:

  • 2021 27" and 32" M5 Smart Monitors
  • 2021 32" M7 Smart Monitor
  • 2021 8K and 4K QLED TVs
  • 2021 Frame TV
  • 2021 Crystal UHD TVs
  • 2020 8K and 4K QLED TVs
  • 2020 Frame and Serif TV
  • 2020 Premiere Projector and Crystal UHD TVs
  • 2019 8K and 4K QLED TVs
  • 2019 Frame, Serif, and 4K UHD TV
  • 2018 Frame TV
  • 2018 QLED 4K
  • 2018 4K UHD TV
  • 2018 Smart Full HDTV N5300

You can also check if your device is compatible in the settings menu.

1 Navigate to Settings.

How do i add a tv to airplay

2 Select General.

How do i add a tv to airplay

3 If there is an option for Apple AirPlay Settings, then your device is compatible. If there is no option for AirPlay, then your device is not supported.

How do i add a tv to airplay

How to stream photos and videos to your TV Click to Expand

Using AirPlay 2 you can easily stream photos and videos captured on your device to your Samsung TV. Before starting, make sure that your TV and Apple device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

2 Select the photo or video that you want to share

3 Tap the share icon at the bottom left of the screen

How do i add a tv to airplay

4 Tap on AirPlay

How do i add a tv to airplay

5 Tap the TV that you want to stream to

How do i add a tv to airplay

6 A code may appear on your TV screen. Enter the code into the corresponding notification on your phone and tap OK

How do i add a tv to airplay

7 Your image should now be visible on the TV

How do i add a tv to airplay

8 If you want to stop displaying your image, tap Turn off AirPlay and you image will stop displaying

How do i add a tv to airplay

How to stream audio to your TV or Smart Monitor Click to Expand

Once your Samsung and Apple device are connected to the same Wi-Fi connection, you can easily play all your favourite songs through your TV or monitor speakers.

1 Make sure that your Apple device and Samsung device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network

2 Open the music player on your device and choose a song

Please note: If you are already listening to music, you can use the control centre to quickly connect. Swipe down from the upper right of the screen to open the control centre and tap the AirPlay icon on the audio player.

3 Tap the AirPlay icon at the bottom of the screen

How do i add a tv to airplay

4 Tap the device that you want to stream to

Please note: If a code appears on the TV screen, you will need to enter it on your device to connect

5 To stop playing music, tap the AirPlay icon again and deselect your TV or monitor

How do i add a tv to airplay

How to change the AirPlay settings on your TV Click to Expand

1 Open the Settings menu on your TV

How do i add a tv to airplay

2 Select General

How do i add a tv to airplay

3 Select Apple AirPlay Settings

How do i add a tv to airplay

You will have the following options:

  • AirPlay: use this option to turn the AirPlay feature on and off.
  • Require Code: this option allows you to require a password the first time you connect an Apple device, every time you connect, or to create your own password. From this option you can also select Reset Paired Device, which will clear all Apple devices from the TV memory.
  • Subtitles and Captioning: using this menu you can turn captions and subtitles on or off. You also have several options to adjust the look of the captions such as font, size, and colour.
  • About AirPlay: here you can find information about the AirPlay version that is running and see legal information about the software.

How do i add a tv to airplay

How to stream photos and videos to your Smart Monitor Click to Expand

Your Samsung Smart Monitor is compatible with AirPlay sharing from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. 

1 Open the Settings menu on your monitor

3 Select Apple AirPlay Settings

4 Open the Photos app on your Apple device

5 Select the photo or video that you want to share

6 Select the Share icon in the bottom left of the screen

7 Select the AirPlay icon

How do i add a tv to airplay

8 Select your Smart Monitor to begin streaming

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Why is my TV not showing up on AirPlay?

If AirPlay to TV not working, make sure that both your Apple TV and iOS device are on the same Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi network should be strong and stable for optimal mirroring. Also, check that the software on both your Apple TV and iOS device is up to date.

How do I add a TV to my iPhone AirPlay?

Stream video from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a TV.
Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV..
Find the video that you want to stream..
Tap AirPlay . ... .
Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV..

Can you AirPlay in any TV?

On the TV side you'll need a compatible Roku TV or streamer, an Apple TV streamer or a 2019 or newer smart TV from LG, Samsung, Sony or Vizio. Amazon's newest Fire TV models also support AirPlay, but Fire TV sticks do not.