VLC Media Player is one of the most used media players across the globe. It is available on all streaming devices including Apple TV and other smart TVs. VLC Media Player can play almost all video formats. It has plenty of features including AirPlay and Chromecast support. If you are using VLC on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can AirPlay the content TV directly from the application.
How to AirPlay VLC to Apple TV or AirPlay 2 Compatible TVs?
You can AirPlay VLC from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
How to AirPlay VLC from iPhone or iPad?
1. Ensure your iPhone/iPad and Apple TV are connected to the same WiFi network.
2. Open VLC Media Player on your device.
3. Play any video on the VLC player.
4. You will find the cast icon in the top right corner. Click on the cast icon.
5. Select a Casting device option with two options will appear. Choose AirPlay or Bluetooth.
6. Now, the list of available devices will appear. Choose the Apple TV or AirPlay 2 compatible devices to AirPlay the video on your TV.
How to AirPlay VLC from Mac?
1. After connecting both your Mac and TV to the same Wifi connectivity, open VLC on your Mac.
2. Click on Playback and choose Renderer.
3. Select your Apple TV from the list.
4. Now, play any video and it will appear on your Apple TV or AirPlay 2 compatible TVs.
How to Screen Mirror VLC on your TV?
You can also screen mirror VLC from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your TV.
1. Open the VLC media player on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
2. Now, go to the control center and select Screen Mirroring.
3. Choose the TV to which you want to screen mirror.
Now, your VLC Media Player will appear on the TV. You can play any video and watch it on your TV.
The above methods will work on Apple TVs and all AirPlay 2 compatible TVs including Samsung TVs, LG TVs, Fire TVs, and Roku TVs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Install VLC on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and go to the Control Center on your device. Click on the Screen Mirroring option and choose your Apple TV. Now, your video on VLC will play on your TV.
You can AirPlay it to your Samsung TV. From your iPhone or iPad, click on the cast icon, choose AirPlay and Bluetooth, and select your Samsung TV from the list. If you are AirPlaying from the Mac, open VLC, select Playback -> Renderer, and choose your Samsung TV from the list.