Screen Mirroring Apple Fitness Plus from Iphone to LG TV, not working...

Why is screen mirroring from iphone to lg tv not working. Preview of fitness session works, countdown of session works. Screen goes black with audio only once session begins. How do I fix this?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 14, 2020 12:25 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2021 7:15 AM

I apologize for not making things more clear.

I went ahead and bought the Apple 4K tv.

yes it works great! I was able to do as many workout on Fitness+ app that I wanted last night.

i am sore today because of it.

mad states before, my son had surgery and won’t be walking for about 5-6 weeks so that’s why I “bit the bullet” and bought the Apple 4K tv. For your Info, I was told the Apple HD also works for the Fitness+ app. I can confirm that also works because I saw it work at Beat Buy.

PLEASE NOTE: If you get one of the newest Apple TV streamers, you MUST update the firmware BEFORE you will see the Apple Fitness App ( in the way of the rings on your watch or phone or iPad) shows up on the tv.


I guess in the end it doesn’t matter why you buy it. Just know that I confirm on these two options, it does work very well.

As I posted in the official Apple Memo ( or whatever you want to call it) there will be NO OTHER WAY this will work except one of the two steamers.

Also there is NO credit being given to purchase one.

I hope this helps clear up any confusion.

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Dec 19, 2020 6:34 PM in response to Datruar

I was in the phone w Apple the other day as well (again) this time for about 90 min. If the lightning cable didn’t work; I figured I’d have my watch reflect on my 5th gen iPad. Well, it doesn’t. We walked though resetting my watch and still nothing. Now she wants me to go though the reset process and take screen shots step-by-step so she can get it to their engineering team. I have no time for this. I am not on Apple’s payroll. It’s quite frustrating that their cord doesn’t work, nor does it reflect on my iPad. I’m stuck watching it on a 4 inch screen on my new Apple SE which I use with my new Apple Watch SE. so I asked if I can pause the trial and was told I want able to. It’s an endless circle of crap with this. I give up and just sticking to the peloton app which I love.

Dec 21, 2020 7:15 PM in response to tkremmin

Same issue for me, Apple, this will not compel me to buy Apple TV box, all it means it that once my free months are up, I will not buy the paid subscription. I’m an older person, trying to see the workouts on my phone simply isn’t feasible, iPad not a lot better and the iPad app has seized up several times, it’s the new iPad Air with up to date iOS. Cmon Apple, let us mirror or better still add this to the Apple TVs app on the tv, or allow the app to cast directly to the telly, we need a big screen for this but I will have already given you enough money, plenty of good workouts to be found elsewhere after all that I can see full screen.

Dec 23, 2020 1:19 PM in response to Maikeru7

Yea, and let alone peloton app has outdoor workout, outdoor running guidance and live classes you can join. It’s a little more expensive than fitness+ I have both. I have fitness+ mainly because I use Apple One other services so it almost comes “free” with it. Anyway, Apple has upward battle on fitness program. They really have to fix this problem.

Dec 24, 2020 12:36 PM in response to QualityIsImportant

Yes, if you start peloton app on your iPhone then broadcast onto tv you got heart rate info on your tv screen as well (Apple Watch connected to iPhone)

I was talking about peloton app for Apple TV. You can also download the app for your Apple TV and start the program that way, it’s faster. however if you start the app that way there is no heart rate info

Dec 27, 2020 12:43 PM in response to deggie

I do, but that TV is in a completely different room.


I don't know why the TV would need to connect to the watch; the watch is connected to the phone, and all I want is to see on the TV what I see on the phone. Which is what happens everywhere else in the app, just not when the actual class begins. I even see the 3...2...1 countdown on the TV before the class begins, and then it goes black.


I've had the dongle for about 6 months, so it's not going back.

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