PlayStation 5 does not support AirPlay but you can set up an AirPlay receiver on your PS5 and screen mirror iPhone, iPad, and Mac to your TV. PS5 is a gaming console that also allows you to stream content from your favorite streaming applications. If you are looking to AirPlay content from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, then you can try the below technique.
How to AirPlay to PS5?
As mentioned earlier, PS5 is not compatible with AirPlay. Hence, you need a third-party application that works as an AirPlay receiver to screen mirror your device.
We tried using multiple screen mirroring applications and came up with the best screen mirroring application that will help AirPlay to your PlayStation 5.
Setup AirDroid on your PlayStation 5
Before proceeding further, you have to set up AirDroid on your PS5:
1. On your Play Station, press the PS button and go to the Control Center.
2. Now, select the Friends option.
3. A set of options will appear. Select Messages.
4. Now, choose the Send a Quick Message option.
5. Enter the URL “https://webcast.airdroid.com/” and send it to your friend.
6. After the message is sent, click on the link.
7. The AirDroid webpage will open with an option to cast the screen.
Screen Mirror your iPhone/iPad screen to PS5
Follow the steps below to AirPlay your iPhone or iPad to your PS5.
1. Check whether your iPhone or iPad is connected to the same Wifi as that of your PS5.
2. Download the AirDroid app from the App Store.
3. Launch the app. You will find the “Enter the Casting Code” option and a scanner button.
4. Click on the scanner button and scan the QR code that is displayed on your PS5 screen.
5. A notification will appear on your PS5 screen. Click on Allow.
6. A connection will be established. Click on the Start Broadcasting button.
7. Tap on Start Broadcasting again. Your iPhone or iPad screen will appear on your PS5.
You can now play any video, view photos, or play games from your iPhone/iPad and it will appear on your TV connected to PlayStation 5.
How to AirPlay Mac to PlayStation 5 (PS5)?
Make sure you set up AirDroid on your PS5 as mentioned above. Now, you can follow the steps below on your Mac.
1. Check whether your Mac and PlayStation are connected to the same wireless connectivity.
2. Open Chrome browser on Mac and go to https://webcast.airdroid.com/.
3. You will be on the receiver page. Click on the Screen Casting icon.
4. Now, enter the code you see on the PS5 on the Mac screen.
5. Your devices will start to connect. A notification will appear on your PS5. Click Allow.
6. Now, you will get three different options.
- Cast Chrome Tab – This will cast only particular tabs you select.
- Cast Window – This option will cast the window to your TV
- Cast Entire Screen – This option allows you to cast your entire Mac to your TV.
7. You can choose the option you want and click on the Share button.
Your Mac screen will appear on your TV connected to PS5.
Note: Normally, AirPlay doesn’t have any latency issues but when you are using third-party apps like AirDroid, you will face latency issues. The response might be sometimes slow.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use apps like AirDroid or Screen Mirroring+ to cast your phone screen to PS5.