Step-by-Step Instructions for Turning On AirPlay Feature in iOS 15 for Audio/Video Casting

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How to Make iOS 15 AirPlay Video Music from iPhone 12/11/XS/XR etc to Mac/PC

Written by Kaylee Wood | Last update: June 08, 2021

This article shows how to enable iOS 15 Airplay on iPhone (12/11/XS/XS Max/XR/X/8/7/7 Plus/6S) to stream video music from iOS 15 iPhone iPad to Mac/PC, and introduces an all-in-one iOS AirPlay receiver & sender- 5KPlayer to help you solve iOS AirPlay problems easily.

How to Enable AirPlay on iOS (15 or earlier)?

iOS 6 and before users: For users installing iOS 6 and before system, follow the steps below to enable AirPlay:

• Double tap iPhone’s or iPad’ s home button to get the fast app switcher.
• Swipe the fast app switcher to the right. Then you can get AirPlay button.
  iOS 7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15 and higher users: For users installing iOS 7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15 and higher system, you only need to swipe up to reveal the Control Center, AirPlay is next to the AirDrop button.

After successfully enabling AirPlay on iOS devices, you get a thorough ticket to AirPlay experience. However, some iOS 9 users report that they can’t stream video music to Mac/PC after successfully activating iOS AirPlay because their iOS 9-based iPhone (SE) iPad (Pro) is unable to detect AirPlay devices for some unknown reasons. The easiest way to solve such kind of iOS AirPlay problem is to download a professional AirPlay server . 5KPlayer serves as both iOS AirPlay receiver and AirPlay sender which offers the free and easiest way to:

1. Stream films, videos and music from iOS-based iPhone 12/11/XS/XR etc, iPad Pro/Air/Mini to Mac/PC, and from Mac/PC to Apple TV and AirPlay speaker.
2. AirPlay mirroring iPhone 8/7 /iPad/iPod full screen (from YouTube, Netfllix, Pandora and Game Apps) to Mac/PC. Meanwhile, this iOS AirPlay software is also an award winning (MKV) video music player and YouTube video downloader which downloads and plays video movie and music from 300+ online video sites.

How to iOS 15 AirPlay iPhone (12) or iPad (Pro) to Mac/PC?

Step 1: Download and launch this iOS AirPlay freeware on Mac/PC.

Note: Connect your iPhone (12/11/XS/XS Max/XR/X/8/7/7 Plus) or iPad (Pro/Air/mini) and Mac/PC to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 2: Find AirPlay button on the display of your iPhone (12/11/XS/XS Max/XR/X/8/7)/iPad (Pro/Air/Mini) and click it. A list of AirPlay receivers will pop up, then select the name of your Mac/PC.

Step 3: Play the video music you want to stream from iPhone iPad to Mac/PC. 5KPlayer grants you the best visual and audio experience with 100% quality reserved.

Note: Before starting iOS AirPlay, please make sure that the video music you want to stream from iOS devices to Mac/PC are Apple AirPlay compatible: Videos in MP4, M4V, MOV; Music in MP3, M4A, and ACC. If not, you may need to convert your video or muisc files first.

How to iOS 15 AirPlay iPhone/iPad/iPod touch to Apple TV?

Step 1: Connect your iOS devices iPhone/iPad/iPod and Apple TV to the same WiFi network.

Step 2: On your iOS device (iPhone 12/11/X/8/iPad/iPod), swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access to the Control Center.

Step 3: In Control Center, swipe horizontally to find the Now Playing screen.

* On your iPad, from the list of available AirPlay devices, select the Apple TV that you want to AirPlay to.
* On your iPhone or iPod touch, tap AirPlay icon to find the list of available AirPlay devices, then select the Apple TV that you want to AirPlay to.

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