Can you AirPlay to a Mac?

Thanks to the release of macOS Monterey, Apple has introduced full AirPlay support on Mac, which means you can now ‌AirPlay‌ content from an iPhone or iPad straight to your Mac, or even from one Mac to another Mac.

How do I Display AirPlay on Mac?

On a Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Sharing, then select AirPlay Receiver. Choose AirPlay Receiver from the service list, then if AirPlay Receiver isn’t on, select the checkbox.

Do Macs have AirPlay 2?

Apple brought AirPlay 2 to the Mac with the launch of macOS High Sierra 10.13. 6, but only to iTunes for the time being. And using AirPlay 2 on iTunes is as easy to use as it is from an iPhone or iPad. When you’re in iTunes, simply click the AirPlay icon, which you’ll find just to the right of the volume bar.

Why is my AirPlay not working on Mac?

Make sure that your AirPlay-compatible devices are turned on and near each other. Check that the devices are updated to the latest software and are on the same Wi-Fi network. Restart the devices that you want to use with AirPlay or screen mirroring.

Why can’t I AirPlay on my Mac?

The most common reason for not seeing the AirPlay feature on your Mac is your display settings or WiFi problems. To fix this simply restart your WiFi connection, and activate the Show mirroring options in the menu bar when the available option is found inside the System Preferences, in the Display settings.

How do I install AirPlay 2 on my Mac?

Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Sound. Under Output, select the speaker that you want to stream audio to. To access audio output options by clicking the volume icon in the menu bar, select Show volume in menu bar. To use AirPlay 2 you need to be running iTunes 12.8 or later.

Is AirPlay available on MacBook Air?

Yes, you can AirPlay from MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro models released in 2011 and later running macOS 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or later. Still, you also need to have an Apple TV device that is a second-generation model or newer.

Why will AirPlay not work?

AirPlay might not be working simply because the device isn’t compatible. To quickly check that you have AirPlay on your iPhone: Open the Control Center by swiping down from the right corner on your Home screen. Swipe up from the bottom if you have an older iPhone model with a Home button.