is a very exciting feature of Apple devices with the help of which you can play your iOS content on any of the available Airplay compatible devices. With the feature of Apple Airplay, you can wirelessly cast audio, video, and more from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to compatible smart TV provided that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Apple Airplay Apple Airplay features work exactly the same as Google’s Chromecast. Not only you can cast content, but you can also use Airplay to mirror your device’s screen to mirror any random application that could be a website, a presentation, or any miscellaneous app. The current version of Apple Airplay is called Airplay 2.0 with noticeable features of multi-room audio, HomeKit integration, Siri voice commands, and a Control Center interface. Now here is the real question, “Does Google TV support Apple AirPlay?”. The answer is “Yes it does”. Now in order to Turn on Apple Airplay on Google TV, there are two methods. Both of them are mentioned below in detail. How to Turn on Apple Airplay on Google TV Pre-setup on Google TV to use AirplayFirst of all, connect the Google TV device to your smart TV via HDMI port. Then turn on both, your smart TV and Google TV. Make sure that both of these devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Now press the “Source” button on your Google TV remote. Using Google TV remote, navigate to the Edit tab and then head to the source input. Here, select Airplay and then . AirPlay and HomeKit Settings Ensure that you have enabled the Airplay feature. That’s it, you have enabled Apple AirPlay on Google TV. Check Out: How to Fix Google Chromecast Not Showing Up How to Screen Mirror iOS devices to Google TV Once you enable AirPlay on your Google TV, it is very easy to mirror the screen of your iOS device on any smart TV. Make sure that you have connected your iOS device and Google TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Swipe down on your iPhone to access the control center. Then tap on screen mirroring. It will search for available devices, and select your Google TV from the list of available devices. Finally, your iOS device screen will be mirrored to your TV. Whatever activity you perform on your smartphone will be mirrored on your TV and hence you can watch it on a bigger screen. This is how you can turn on Apple Airplay on and then use it for mirroring your phone. Google TV How to AirPlay Mac to Google TVOnce you start your Mac, tap on the AirPlay icon near the menu bar.If you can’t locate Airplay, first enable it from the display . To turn on AirPlay from the display settings, go to > > . Additionally, don’t forget to check the “ ” option. settings System Preferences Displays Turn on Airplay Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available Once you have enabled Airplay, you will see a list of available devices. Select your device and then tap on it to connect. Any content you play on your Mac will be played on your Google TV. Conclusion This is truly an amazing feature because it doesn’t seem like a cold war between Google and Apple. You will enjoy using Apple AirPlay on Google TV because of the freedom to cast anything on your TV. If you are unable to connect to Apple AirPlay on Google TV, you must ensure that Google TV and iOS devices are updated to the latest versions for compatibility reasons. Also Published here

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