Vizio is today rolling out the firmware update for its SmartCast TVs, which enables AirPlay 2 streaming and HomeKit integration for Apple users.

1. Airplay Problem Mac Software Upgrade And Playmakers

After a lengthy wait between announcement and availability – and a long overdue update – Apple's AirPlay 2 is finally here. First announced at Apple’s 2017 World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), the much-needed update to Apple’s own streaming protocol finally became public in June 2018 as part of the iOS 11.4 software update.

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The over-the-air SmartCast 3.0 software update is being released for TVs as far back as 2016. Vizio says the rollout is starting today and will come to new and existing SmartCast TVs over the next few months.

The TV will show up as an AirPlay target across nearby iOS and macOS devices, so it becomes super simple to beam photos, music or video to the TV screen. As of iOS 12.3, the Apple TV app can stream to the TV in up-to-4K resolution, with Dolby Vision HDR.

HomeKit integration means that Apple customers can add their TV to their Apple Home configuration and control the TV remotely. You can turn the TV on and off, adjust its volume and even change the active input.

These actions can be included in HomeKit scenes and automations too. So, a “Good Night” scene could include turning off the TV as well as your other HomeKit-enabled smart accessories, or a “Movie Night” scene could dim the lights and change the TV to the right input for watching a film.

With HomeKit and AirPlay 2 enabled, users can ask Siri on their phone to play content from the TV app on their named TV set, and have the phone automatically begin playing the content on the big screen.

The Vizio TVs will eventually get the Apple TV app too, along with other manufacturers. For now, the Apple TV app is available only on iOS devices, the Apple TV set-top box, and select Samsung TV sets. The TV app will come to the Mac this fall as part of macOS Catalina. LG began rolling out AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support for its line of TVs yesterday.

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by Jenefey AaronUpdated on 2019-11-30 / Update for Fix iPhone

There are times, for whatever reason, AirPlay doesn't work on iOS 11/10 iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV or other AirPlay enabled speaker/receiver. When you want to stream music, videos, and photos to AirPlay compatible device, or display whatever is on your Mac/iPhone to a larger screen, it's frustrating that AirPlay unable to connect to Apple TV. Luckily, you can find corresponding solutions here to fix AirPlay and AirPlay mirroring not working.

Part 1: AirPlay Not Showing Up on Mac, iPhone, iPad

Airplay is a default feature that you don’t need to install anything to use it, but some users reported that AirPlay icon not showing up on Control Center, iTunes or Mac Toolbar so they don’t how to stream content to Apple TV or other Airplay enabled device. If you are in this case, follow the suggestions below to fix this issue.

• 1. On Apple TV, go to Setting > Airplay, ensure AirPlay feature is turned on.
• 2. Check whether your devices are well supported to use AirPlay feature.

For iOS device: iPhone 4 or later, iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Touch 4th generation and later
For Mac OS device: iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro
For TV OS device: Apple TV 2nd and newer

• 3. Restart your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV, Wi-Fi router accordingly to the need.
• 4. Ensure all your devices have installed the latest software update.
• 5. If AirPlay still not showing on iPhone, iPad or other device, try free Tenorshare ReiBoot to enter Recovery Mode for iOS and exit later. As for Apple TV, unplug the HDMI and power cable for 30 seconds and plug it back again.

Part 2: AirPlay Cannot Connect to Apple TV or Apple TV Enabled Devices

Another common issue is AirPlay not working from Mac to Apple TV, or from iPhone, iPad when streaming music or videos. In this situation, Wi-Fi connection and network setting could most likely attribute to this problem.

• 1. Verify whether iOS device, Mac and Apple TV is up to date from Settings > General > Update Software.
• 2. Check whether the Wi-Fi can work normally. Forget the Wi-Fi network and join again.
• 3. Move the router closer to AirPlay-using devices or restart it if necessary.
• 4. Make sure there is only one device, either your iPhone, iPad or Mac computer is airplaying at a time.
• 5. Renew DHCP license. For iPhone and iPad, go to settings > WLAN > Tap the WiFi you are using > Renow Lease. For Mac, head for System Settings > Network > Advanced > TCP/IP > Renew DHCP Leas
• 6. Check Mac firmware settings from System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Firewall. You can either choose to turn off the firewall or uncheck Block all incoming connections on Firewall Options.

These tips should work out why AirPlay won't connect to Apple TV and third-party speaker or receiver.

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Part 3: AirPlay Not Working After iOS 11 Update

Problems with AirPlay also come after the update of iOS 11 due to technical glitch, especially for the beta versions. If you find AirPlay not working with new iOS 11 update, like AirPlay display off, AirPlay won't turn on, try these solutions:

• 1. Force restart iOS 11/10 device by pressing both Sleep/Wake and Home button for 10 seconds till Apple logo flashes. Replace the power button with Volume Down button on iPhone 7/7 Plus.
• 2. Reset network settings on iOS 11 devices.
• 3. Repair corrupted operating system with Tenorshare ReiBoot. Install this iOS caring software on your Mac/PC and connect with it. Click Fix All iOS Stuck and follow the guide to download IPSW file to repair iOS 11 firmware on your iPhone, iPad

With these methods we provided, hope you can mirror or stream content with AirPlay normally on each device.