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  • AirPlay and Google Cast requires client devices and AirServer to be on the same network for operation. Miracast does not require network connectivity but is recommended.

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Free AirPlay Discovery app for iOS

AirServer Connect for iOS is an optional app that enables AirServer discovery across subnets. This is especially handy in complex networks such as in schools and large businesses.

Free AirPlay Discovery + Mirroring app for Android

On Android, AirServer Connect also adds AirPlay mirroring capabilities to your Android device allowing you to project, not just to one, but to multiple Apple TV's and computers running AirServer at the same time.

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  • “AirServer is a Mac app that turns your computer into a receiver for AirPlay. We have seen this kind of thing before, but AirServer works better, and adds functionality.”
  • “Faculty and students also utilize AirServer which enables the display and sharing of iPad content in the classroom.”
  • “AirServer turns your Mac into a AirPlay receiver, letting you stream audio, photos, and even videos to your computer, right over the air.”
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  • “AirServer for Mac, one of our favourite AirPlay receivers, features long-awaited HD recording with post processing filters.”
  • “What could be better than sending Temple Run or Angry Birds in Space to a large screen, competing side by side with a friend?”
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  • “With AirServer you can take advantage of the better audio and visuals of your Mac by using the app to transform it into a Apple TV type of device that can be used to stream audio and video.”
  • “AirServer is so easy to use, we wonder why Apple didn’t implement it themselves.”
  • “With AirServer running, you’ll see your Mac show up in your iPad’s AirPlay menu, and you can just select it to play back video, movies or games on the big screen. It even supports mirroring so you can use it with apps that don;t yet support AirPlay properly.”

Top 7 AirPlay problems and fixes

In this article, we'll look at the top 7 most common problems and fixes you can encounter when AirPlay is not working.

AirPlay is designed to work between any iOS device and an Apple TV or any popular AirPlay 2–enabled smart TV. It also works, or should work, when sharing music with popular AirPlay 2–enabled smart speakers, so that you can play music on more than one device. AirPlay also lets you set up multiple screens, which can make for an epic gaming experience.

It can be frustrating when it doesn't work as it should. So here are some of the most common problems encountered and fixes we would recommend.

1. Wi-Fi connectivity

Firstly, you want to make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. AirPlay really won’t work if one is not connected, or they're both connected to different networks. Whether you want to share a TV show or movie from an iPhone or a Mac to an AirPlay-enabled TV or Apple TV, or another device, the two devices need to be connected to the same network.

  1. Check which Wi-Fi network your Mac or iOS device is using.
  2. Check the same for the TV or other device.
  3. Make sure they're the same. If not, switch the macOS or iOS device to the same one as the TV.
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If you are having Wi-Fi router or other connectivity issues, try switching your router on and back off. Or conduct further Wi-Fi troubleshooting until the problem is resolved and both are connected through Wi-Fi that is working.

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2. AirPlay-enabled device not switched on

When you want to share content through AirPlay, the icon on your iOS or macOS device should show up in Sharing settings.

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However, AirPlay won’t connect if the other device isn’t enabled and switched on. So check the TV or other device — the one you are going to share the content with — is switched on, awake, and connected to the right Wi-Fi network.

It is also worth making sure that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled on both devices. On a macOS or iOS device, you can check both of these in Settings. On Mac’s, both also show up in the top toolbar, and can be easily enabled within Applications > System Preferences.

3. Outdated software

Out-of-date software can prevent AirPlay from working. To check you’ve got the latest software, check the following:

  1. iOS devices: Settings > General > Update Software.
  2. macOS device: Apple icon (top toolbar) > System Preferences > Update.

On every Apple device, they clearly show when new software is needed.

If this is the case, make sure to back everything up beforehand, and then download the latest version of the iOS or macOS before attempting to connect again using AirPlay.

4. Third-party apps

If you have third-party apps that are also used for streaming content, such as videos, movies, TV series and music, then these could be interfering with the smooth running of AirPlay. Some of the most problematic include Duet and AirParrot, although there are several others and they can prevent from AirPlay from working as it should.

To avoid this problem, it’s recommended that these third-party apps are switched off (whichever iOS or macOS device they're on), then restart the device before trying to use AirPlay again.

5. Firewall problems

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macOS and OS X devices — especially MacBooks — can accidentally prevent an AirPlay connection through a firewall. This means that your devices' own security is so sensitive that is temporarily preventing you from enjoying your favorite shows or movies on a larger screen. But don't worry, this problem can also be solved.

  1. Go to System Preferences >Security & Privacy.
  2. Find Firewall > Firewall Options.
  3. Uncheck the box that says: Block all incoming connections.

4. Check the box that says: Automatically allow signed software to receive incoming connections

Now you should be up-and-running without any firewall blocking the connection.

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6: Wi-Fi networks not working properly

Another problem is that browser data, cache and cookies, or pre-set security preferences could be preventing this connection from working as it should.

On a macOS device, here is one way you can make your Mac 'forget' your Wi-Fi connections and start over:

The quickest way is to download the free version of Mac maintenance app, CleanMyMac.

  1. Launch CleanMyMac and click on the Privacy tab.
  2. Click Scan

Now, the app will collect the unnecessary browser data and build the list of your old Wi-Fi networks.

3. Check the Wi-Fi networks icon and click Remove.

Now your Mac will forget the old settings so you can reconnect from scratch:

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  1. Reconnect your macOS device to Wi-Fi.
  2. Access the content you want to share and share with another device using AirPlay.

CleanMyMac X could be helpful in fixing various Mac performance issues, such as AirPlay not working. Its latest version is notarized by Apple, so you are safe using it.

7. Restart your TV

And finally, if all of the above doesn't work, try restarting and resetting — if needed — your TV or Apple TV. Almost everything else can be solved on iOS and macOS devices; but if those solutions don't work, take a different approach.

Another route you may try is deleting system junk with the mentioned app, CleanMyMac X. By system junk we mean old cache files, user logs, old iOS updates — everything that may interfere wit AirPlay. To delete system junk, grab a free edition of CleanMyMac X and click on the System Junk tab.

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One way or another, with these top tips and a little extra help if you need it, we are sure that your AirPlay will start working again. Stay tuned for more MacBook tips.