Why won't apple TV+ allow streaming on my projector?

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Why won't apple TV+ allow streaming on my projector?

I want to know why apple TV+ won't allow streaming on my projector? Why is the covert DRM necessary?

If it's to sell more apple TV boxes... well, I don't have the physical space to physically put one of those on my wall, and besides I simply DO NOT WANT that device.

Other streaming apps work fine via Airplay or HDMI.

If there's a hack to let me watch the subscriptions I am already paying for on the TV that I already own, I will continue to subscribe.... otherwise, I don't have any reason to continue with the subscription if I can't stream it to my TV.

So - HELP PLEASE - I would like to stream from an iPhone to a Laser brand projector. Is there a setting or workaround that I don't know about?

Posted on Dec 2, 2024 7:53 PM

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Urquhart1244

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Dec 3, 2024 11:17 PM in response to steeeeeeeeeeve

Other streaming apps work fine via Airplay or HDMI.

Is this unspecified projector really AirPlay-enabled? List of AirPlay-enabled smart TVs and third party streaming devices - Apple

Or did you think ‘AirPlay’ from iPhone apps that combine AirPlay and Chromecast in one combined interface?

Apple’s own apps do not support Chromecast or other non-AirPlay local streaming protocols.

The Apple TV box seems like a good device to get Apple TV app content and other app content to your projector. No streaming from iPhone needed. Some companies sell wall mount brackets for it [2] [3], so it doesn’t have to fit on a nearby shelf per se.
Select third party HDMI streaming devices also support the Apple TV app. No streaming from iPhone needed.
Select projectors may support smart apps, and select ones could support the Apple TV app that way. No streaming from iPhone needed.

All the ways to watch Apple TV+ and more - Apple Support

Get the Apple TV app or Apple TV+ app on your smart TV, projector, or streaming device - Apple Support

Watch on these smart TVs and third party streaming devices - Apple Support

Apple TV app vs. Apple TV box - Apple Community

If other commercial streaming video apps work, then the issue is not HDCP or DRM. I’m suspecting no true AirPlay compatibility.

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