Q: How do I get air play onto my iPad mini

To use AirPlay, you need the following:

1. iPhone 4s (or later), iPad 2 (or later), iPad mini, or iPod touch (5th generation)

2. Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation)

3. AirPort Express

4. Wi-Fi (802.11a/g/n) network

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4437

Using AirPlay on iPad

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4437

AirPlay Mirroring

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5209

Trouble shooting AirPlay

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4215

To AirPlay video or photo content to your Apple TV

1. Connect your iOS device and Apple TV to the same Wi-Fi network.

2. Open the Videos, Safari or Photos app on your device.

3. Locate and tap the AirPlay icon on screen or Control Center.

4. Select your Apple TV from the list of available devices that appears and begin playback.

Note: Item 1 is very important

Yes, that will work.