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JohnNovember

Q: Why doesn't my iPhone4 mirror with my HDTV via AppleTV?

AirPlay Mirroring works with my iPad2, Macbook Air mid-2011 on my HDTV via my new 3rd Generation AppleTV, but not with my iPhone4 (iOS 5.1.1). The AirPlay icon appears but only streams music, no mirroring. Ideas, anyone? Thanks.

Posted on Sep 17, 2012 11:03 PM

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  • by SeaBeast,

    SeaBeast SeaBeast Sep 18, 2012 6:36 AM in response to JohnNovember
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    Sep 18, 2012 6:36 AM in response to JohnNovember

    When only sounds goes out, it is often related to the apps itself blocking the video.  A few TV apps are trying to prevent you from watching the content on the big screen.

     

    Pay attention to see if the AirPlay icon show a little speaker in it instead of the display.  Try the mirroring with another app running to verify if it is indeed app related.

  • by Prowler700,

    Prowler700 Prowler700 Sep 18, 2012 7:51 PM in response to JohnNovember
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    Sep 18, 2012 7:51 PM in response to JohnNovember

    AirPlay Mirroring only works with iPhone 4S.  See the following link:  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5209

  • by Shahface,

    Shahface Shahface Dec 10, 2012 1:31 PM in response to JohnNovember
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    Dec 10, 2012 1:31 PM in response to JohnNovember

    Hi

    Will I ever be able to use my iPhone 4. To mirror screen onto my Apple TV?

  • by SeaBeast,

    SeaBeast SeaBeast Dec 10, 2012 1:40 PM in response to Shahface
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    Dec 10, 2012 1:40 PM in response to Shahface

    Hi Shahface,

     

    If you phone doesn't meet the requirement today, I don't think it will ever in the future.  It's the opposite way; older devices will support less and less of new release options as the usually require more powerfull hardware.

     

    At some point in time, you will have to upgrade your device in order to get the mirroring function.

  • by Brand0nk,

    Brand0nk Brand0nk May 17, 2014 12:44 PM in response to Brand0nk
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    May 17, 2014 12:44 PM in response to Brand0nk

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    iOS: Use AirPlay to wirelessly stream content

    Use AirPlay to stream music, photos, and video wirelessly to Apple TV and other AirPlay-enabled devices that are on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

     

    What you need

    To use AirPlay, you need the following:

     

    iPhone 4 (or later), iPad, iPad mini, or iPod touch (4th generation or later)

    For videos or photos: Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation)

    For music: Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation), AirPort Express, or AirPlay-enabled speakers or receivers

    You can also use AirPlay with iTunes.

     

     

    Connect to Wi-Fi

    Connect your iOS device and Apple TV or AirPort Express to the same Wi-Fi network.

     

     

    Enable AirPlay

    You can use AirPlay across any apps and content that allow AirPlay. AirPlay will stay on until you turn it off, so you can keep using it across various apps.

     

    To enable AirPlay:

     

    Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access Control Center.

    Tap AirPlay.

    See what to do if you don't see the AirPlay icon.

     

     

    Choose your device

    Tap the name of the device you want to AirPlay to.

     

    For videos and photos, choose Apple TV.

    For music, choose Apple TV, AirPort Express, or AirPlay-enabled speakers or receivers.

    Tap Done.

     

    The icons of a TV screen  or speaker  next to each AirPlay device show the type of media content you can stream to that device. See what to do if you don't see your device in the list.

     

     

    Enjoy

    Now when you're viewing content in Photos, Videos, or the Safari app, it will be streamed to your Apple TV. Or if you're playing audio in the Music or Safari app, it will be streamed to your AirPlay-enabled device.

     

    Learn more

     

    Use AirPlay Mirroring to mirror exactly what's on your screen.

    See what to do if you need help with AirPlay Mirroring.

     

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  • by Alley_Cat,

    Alley_Cat Alley_Cat May 17, 2014 1:23 PM in response to Brand0nk
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    May 17, 2014 1:23 PM in response to Brand0nk

    Airplay Mirroring is different to Airplay (just to confuse matters).