Google TV is similar to an Android TV with a user-friendly interface. Google TV runs on Android TV OS but with a personalized experience. Most TV brands are releasing TVs with Google TV interface. Google TV comes inbuilt with Chromecast support which allows you to cast content from your smartphones. Like Chromecast, AirPlay is a product of Apple allowing users to AirPlay content from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If you are a Google TV user and looking for ways to AirPlay content from your Apple devices, then this article is for you.
How to AirPlay to Google TV?
Apple launched AirPlay 2 offering other brands to use the AirPlay feature. A few TV brands like Sony, LG, Roku, and Samsung developed their TVs compatible with the AirPlay 2 feature. If you are using a Sony Google TV, then your device is likely to be compatible with AirPlay.
How to AirPlay content to AirPlay 2 Compatible Google TV?
If your Google TV supports AirPlay, then you can directly AirPlay or Screen Mirror the content from the iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your TV.
AirPlay directly from the App
There are plenty of streaming apps that allow you to directly AirPlay content to your TV.
1. Connect your Google TV and iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the same WiFi network.
2. Open any AirPlay-compatible apps. (For example, Prime Video on your iPhone/iPad and Prime Video website on your Mac.)
3. Play any video. You will find the AirPlay icon on any corner of your screen.
4. Click on the AirPlay icon. All the available devices will appear.
5. Select your Google TV.
6. Enter the code you see on the TV if prompted.
The video will play on your Google TV.
Screen Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your Google TV
1. Open Control Center on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
2. Tap on the Screen Mirroring option.
3. Choose the Google TV from the list.
Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen will appear on the TV. You can now choose any app or video to watch on your TV.
How to AirPlay to Google TV that are not compatible with AirPlay?
If your Google TV does not support AirPlay, then you have to try the below methods to cast or screen mirror iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Cast Content to Google TV
1. Open Chromecast-enabled apps on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. For example, YouTube or Netflix.
2. You will find the cast icon on the app. Click on the cast icon.
3. Choose your Google TV from the list of available apps.
The video you selected with cast on your Google TV.
AirPlay to Google TV using third-party apps
1. Open the Google Play Store on your Google TV.
2. Search and install the AirScreen app.
3. Launch the AirScreen app. Click on the Continue button.
4. Select the Confirm button to confirm that Google TV and your iPhone, iPad, or Mac are connected to the same WiFi.
5. A page with a QR code will open along with an IP address.
6. On your iPhone/iPad/Mac browser, enter the IP address on any browser.
7. A connection will be established. The AirScreen app on your Google TV will act as an AirPlay receiver.
8. Go to the Control Center on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and click on the Screen Mirroring option.
9. The AirScreen name on your Google TV will appear. Click on the device name.
Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen will appear on your Google TV. This is one of the best ways to AirPlay your devices to Google TV.
FAQ
If your Google TV is compatible with AirPlay, you can screen mirror the iPhone directly from the Control Center. If your Google TV is not compatible, you need to use third-party apps like AirScreen.
Google TV has an inbuilt Chromecast feature that allows you to cast or screen mirror content from your Smartphone to your TV.