How to Stream the AirPlay From a Mac to a TV

AirPlay can transfer content from the iTunes application to an Apple TV.

AirPlay is a network protocol created by Apple to allow Mac, iPhone and Apple TV users to stream content from one device to another. When you connect multiple Apple devices to the same local wireless network, each one automatically enables the AirPlay service and starts communicating with the others. For example, you could use AirPlay to stream music or video from your Mac computer to an Apple TV that is connected to your television.

Things You'll Need

• Mac running OS X 10.6 or later
• iTunes 10 or later
• Apple TV

Instructions

1. Make sure the Apple TV, which is a device with HDMI and digital optical audio output that connects to a network via Wireless-N or Ethernet, is turned on and properly connected to your television.

2. Ensure that the Apple TV and your Mac computer are connected to the same local Wi-Fi network.

3. Launch the iTunes application on your Mac by clicking on the dock icon.

4. Double-click on the desired song, movie or television show to start playing it on your computer.

5. Click on the "AirPlay" button in the lower right corner of the main iTunes window.

6. Choose "Apple TV" from the contextual menu that appears. The music or video will immediately stop playing on your computer and start streaming to your television.

References

• Apple Support: Choose Which Speakers to Use