How do I show video on Apple TV?
John Thompson
Published May 07, 2026
How do I show video on Apple TV?
Stream video from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a TV
- Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
- Find the video that you want to stream.
- Tap AirPlay .
- Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
How do I stream Apple TV to my TV?
Get the Apple TV app on your smart TV, streaming device, or game console
- On your compatible smart TV, streaming device, or game console, go to your device’s app store and download the Apple TV app.
- Open the Apple TV app and choose Start Watching.
- Go to Settings, then select Accounts.
- Choose Sign In.
What TVs can you AirPlay on?
These Are the TVs That Will Support Apple’s AirPlay 2
- LG OLED (2019)
- LG NanoCell SM9X series (2019)
- LG NanoCell SM8X series (2019)
- LG UHD UM7X series (2019)
- Samsung QLED Series (2019 and 2018)
- Samsung 8 Series (2019 and 2018)
- Samsung 7 Series (2019 and 2018)
- Samsung 6 Series (2019 and 2018)
What TVs are Apple TV compatible with?
Apple TV app
- Apple TV (4K, HD, and 3rd generation)
- Smart TVs. Samsung Smart TVs. LG Smart TVs. VIZIO Smart TVs. Sony Smart TVs.
- Gaming consoles. PlayStation. Xbox.
- Streaming devices. Roku. Amazon Fire TV. Android TV. Google TV.
How do I get AirPlay 2 on my TV?
Play audio on your TV with AirPlay 2 Connect your TV to the internet and make sure your iPhone is on the same network. On your iPhone, open your music player and select a song. Tap the AirPlay icon at the bottom of the screen. Select your TV and then the audio will start playing through the TV!
Can you AirPlay to 2 Apple TVs at the same time?
You may be surprised to learn that you can send iPad audio to multiple AirPlay 2-compatible devices such as Apple TV or HomePod, but you can’t use native AirPlay to mirror the iPad screen to multiple Apple TVs. After a one-time setup, you’ll be able to mirror your iPad to all your screens in seconds.
How do I connect my Apple TV to my TV?
Plug your Apple TV into power and connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable. To watch movies in 4K HDR on Apple TV 4K, make sure that you’re using an HDMI 2.0 or later cable, and have a TV that supports 4K, HDR, or both . Then turn on your TV and select the HDMI input that your Apple TV is connected to.
What do I need to set up my Apple TV 4K?
To watch movies in 4K HDR on Apple TV 4K, make sure that you’re using an HDMI 2.0 or later cable, and have a TV that supports 4K, HDR, or both . You can also set up your Apple TV 4K to play sound in Dolby Atmos. Turn on your TV and select the HDMI input that your Apple TV is connected to. Don’t see the set up screen?
What are the settings for video on Apple TV?
Open Settings on Apple TV. Go to Video and Audio. Video output format: Select Format, then choose the resolution, frame rate, and dynamic range settings for video playback. Audio format: By default, Apple TV uses the best audio format available. You can change the audio format if you’re experiencing problems with playback.
What kind of cable do I need for my Apple TV?
If you’re connecting a Apple TV 4K to a receiver, make sure that it also supports HDMI 2.0 or later. Then use a second HDMI cable to connect the receiver to your television. To connect to the Internet using Ethernet, connect your Apple TV to your router with an Ethernet cable.
Plug your Apple TV into power and connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable. To watch movies in 4K HDR on Apple TV 4K, make sure that you’re using an HDMI 2.0 or later cable, and have a TV that supports 4K, HDR, or both . Then turn on your TV and select the HDMI input that your Apple TV is connected to.
How can I watch 4K movies on my Apple TV?
Plug it in and turn on your TV. Plug your Apple TV into power and connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable. To watch movies in 4K HDR on Apple TV 4K, make sure that you’re using an HDMI 2.0 or later cable, and have a TV that supports 4K, HDR, or both.
What to do if you cant stream on Apple TV?
If you’re trying to watch something in the Apple TV app on your smart TV or streaming device, turn off your TV or streaming device, then turn it back on. If you’re currently using a cellular connection, try to connect to Wi-Fi.
If you’re connecting a Apple TV 4K to a receiver, make sure that it also supports HDMI 2.0 or later. Then use a second HDMI cable to connect the receiver to your television. To connect to the Internet using Ethernet, connect your Apple TV to your router with an Ethernet cable.