Unable to AirPlay Apple Fitness+ workouts to Apple TV

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Unable to AirPlay Apple Fitness+ workouts to Apple TV

I have installed an Apple TV 4K Wired LAN with a HDMI cable to my TV. This is the same as the WIFI that my phone is on. They are both the same icloud accounts aswell.

You can airplay your screen in general however not Apple Fitness+. You click 'lets go' on a workout and then the apple airplay icon bottom right. After selecting the apple tv, you get the count down on the TV Screen (3,2,1) then an error message saying it cant play. Iphone and Apple TV are both up to date.

Seems to be a common issue after some minor googliing?

Look forward to any assistance.

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 26

Posted on Apr 16, 2026 8:36 AM

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6x6

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Apr 16, 2026 4:56 PM in response to Javery14

I believe so: Connect your Apple Watch or iPhone to the Fitness app on Apple TV 4K – Apple Support (AU).

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vazandrew

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Apr 17, 2026 3:02 PM in response to Javery14

It's a lot better experience when using the native app on Apple TV. When you open the app you select your profile and then tap to confirm on the watch so it can pair. It will automatically go to the main screen, all metrics will be visible during workout, along with the burn bar.

Connect Your Apple Watch or iPhone to the Fitness App on Apple TV 4K - Apple Support (CA)

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6x6

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Apr 16, 2026 10:48 AM in response to Javery14

Hello, why don’t you use the Fitness app directly on your Apple TV? For more information: Browse or search for workouts on Apple TV 4K - Apple Support.

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Javery14 Author

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Apr 16, 2026 2:43 PM in response to 6x6

I am writing on behalf of another and can only think convenience. Seems strange how we can screen mirror but not airplay this fitness app only the full workout. Preview works. Can you still get the Apple Watch feedback if using Apple TV app ?

TIA

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