To use Apple AirPlay, follow these general steps depending on what you want to do:

1. Ensure Compatibility and Network Connection:

• Compatible Devices: You’ll need an iPhone, iPad, or Mac and a compatible receiving device like an Apple TV, AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV, or another Mac.
• Same Wi-Fi: Both your Apple device and the receiving device must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

2. Streaming Video or Audio from an App:

• Open the App and Content: Launch the app (e.g., Photos, Music, YouTube, Netflix) and start playing the video or audio you want to stream.
• Look for the AirPlay Icon: The AirPlay icon usually looks like a rectangle with a triangle pointing upwards. It might appear within the playback controls, the share menu, or elsewhere in the app’s interface.
• Tap the AirPlay Icon: A list of available AirPlay devices on your network will appear.
• Select Your TV or Speaker: Tap the name of the device you want to stream to.
• Enter Passcode (if prompted): If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV screen, enter it on your iPhone.

3. Mirroring Your iPhone or iPad Screen:

• Open Control Center:
  • iPhone with Face ID or iPad with iPadOS 13 or later: Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.
  • iPhone with a Home button or iPad with iOS 11 or earlier: Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
• Tap the “Screen Mirroring” Button: This icon looks like two overlapping rectangles.
• Select Your TV or Mac: Choose the device you want to mirror your screen to from the list.
• Enter Passcode (if prompted): If an AirPlay passcode appears on the TV or Mac, enter it on your iPhone or iPad.

4. Streaming to Multiple AirPlay 2 Devices (Audio):

• Start Playing Audio: Play music, a podcast, or other audio on your iPhone or iPad.
• Open Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner (or up from the bottom).
• Touch and Hold the Audio Controls: In the top-right corner of the Control Center, touch and hold the audio playback controls.
• Tap the AirPlay Icon: Tap the AirPlay icon.
• Select Multiple Devices: Tap each speaker or TV you want to play the audio on. Devices compatible with AirPlay 2 will have a circle next to them that you can select.

5. Streaming Video from a Mac to a TV:

• Open the Video: Find the video you want to stream on your Mac.
• Look for the AirPlay Icon: The icon might be in the playback controls of the video player.
• Click the AirPlay Icon: Select your Apple TV or smart TV from the list.

6. Mirroring Your Mac to a TV:

• Click the Control Center Icon on Mac: It’s in the menu bar (top right).
• Click “Screen Mirroring”: Look for the Screen Mirroring option.
• Select Your TV: Choose your TV from the list. Enter the four-digit code on your Mac if asked.

Tips and Considerations:

• Automatic AirPlay: In Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff > Automatically AirPlay, you can set your iPhone to automatically connect to frequently used AirPlay devices.
• AirPlay in Apps: Many apps have the AirPlay icon integrated directly into their interface for easy streaming.
• Hotel Wi-Fi: Some hotels provide AirPlay QR codes to help you connect to the room’s TV.
• Troubleshooting: If AirPlay isn’t working, ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi, restart the devices, and check for software updates.