Detailed introduction and usage of AirPlay screen projection

AirPlay is a wireless streaming technology developed by Apple that allows users to wirelessly stream audio, video, photos, and screen images from Apple devices (e.g. iPhone, iPad, Mac) to AirPlay-enabled devices (e.g. Apple TV, Smart TV, Audio, etc.). Here is a detailed introduction to AirPlay and how to use it:

AirPlay’s core features

1. Screen Mirror:
   Project iPhone, iPad or Mac screen content to your TV or projector in real time.
2. Media Delivery:
   Push audio, video, or photos from Apple devices to AirPlay-enabled devices for playback.
3. Multi-room audio:
   Supports simultaneous audio push to multiple AirPlay devices for simultaneous playback throughout the house.
4. Remote control:
   During the screen projection process, Apple devices can be used as remote controls to control the playback of content.

AirPlay-enabled devices

1. Sending device:
   iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch (running iOS 4.2 or later).
   Mac (running macOS Mountain Lion or later).
2. Receiving device:
   Apple TV (all models).
   Smart TVs that support AirPlay (e.g. some models of Samsung, LG, Sony, etc.).
   Audio devices that support AirPlay (e.g. HomePod, Sonos, etc.).
   Third-party AirPlay receivers (e.g., BiG Multimedia Collaboration System).

How to use AirPlay

• iPhone/iPad：
  1. Make sure iPhone/iPad and receiving devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Open Control Center (iOS 11 and above: swipe down from the top right corner of the screen; iOS 10 and below: swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
  3. Tap the “Screen Mirror” or “AirPlay” icon.
  4. Select the receiving device, and the screen content will be projected to the TV or projector in real time.

• Mac：
  1. Make sure that both the Mac and the receiving device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Click the “Screen Mirror” icon in the menu bar (or go to “System Settings” > “Monitor” > “Airplay Monitor”).
  3. Select the receiving device and the Mac screen will be projected in real time.