Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV from iPhone
You can use your Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV to watch videos and view photos streamed from your iPhone.
Note: To stream videos or photos to Apple TV or a smart TV from your iPhone, both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
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 on your iPhone, 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.
To change the playback destination, choose a different AirPlay option on your iPhone screen.
Show photos on Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV
Go to the Photos app on your iPhone.
Tap a photo, then tap .
Swipe up, tap , 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 stop streaming photos, tap near the top of the iPhone screen, then tap Turn off AirPlay.
Turn automatic AirPlay streaming on or off
You can allow your iPhone to discover and automatically connect to any frequently used Apple TV or smart TV when playing content from apps that you regularly use with AirPlay.
Go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity, then choose Automatic, Never, or Ask.
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 on your iPhone.
Tap , 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, open Control Center, tap , then tap Stop Mirroring.
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.