How to Enable and Use AirPlay on Sony Smart TV

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Almost all Sony Android TVs and Sony Google TVs support the AirPlay feature.
Enable the AirPlay feature on your Sony TV to mirror the Apple Device screen.

If you want to watch a YouTube video or your vacation photos with everyone in your house, just use the AirPlay feature on your iPhone to view the contents on your Sony TV. If you are not familiar with this feature, this article will walk you with the steps to AirPlay on Sony TV.

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How to Enable AirPlay on Sony Android TV / Sony Google TV

To use this feature, your TV should be AirPlay compatible. Only the Sony Android TV and Sony Google TV support the AirPlay feature.

Note: Make sure to connect your Sony TV to the WiFi, same as your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

From iPhone/iPad

1. Turn on your Sony TV and navigate to Settings from the home screen.

2. Then, select the System (Google TV) or Device Preferences (Android TV) option and select Apple AirPlay & HomeKit. Then, select the AirPlay option to turn it On.

Turn On AirPlay to cast from iPhone to Sony TV

3. Now, open an AirPlay-compatible app on your iPhone/iPad and select something to watch or view.

4. Tap the AirPlay icon on the player. Then, choose your Sony TV from the available devices.

5. Enter the AirPlay Passcode displayed on your TV screen to begin casting.

From Mac

1. Once you have enabled AirPlay on your TV, select any content on your Mac and play it.

2. Click the AirPlay icon and select your Sony TV’s name from the devices list.

3. Enter the AirPlay Passcode that pops up on your TV screen, and then your content will appear on your TV.

If you want to mirror the phone or PC screen, go to the Control Center on your iOS or Mac device and select the Screen Mirroring icon to mirror the device screen on Sony TV.

Say goodbye to streaming on small screens because now you know how to use AirPlay on your Sony TV. You don’t have to strain your eyes trying to watch content on your iPhone anymore. Just AirPlay the app to your TV and enjoy streaming the content on a big screen.

FAQ

1. Why is Sony TV AirPlay not working?

AirPlay might not work on Sony TVs due to reasons like incompatibility, network connection issues, outdated streaming app, wrong AirPlay passcode, etc.