Airtame and screen mirroring versus casting
AirPlay It’s possible to beam entertainment (e.g. Music from iTunes or movies from Netflix) via AirPlay. The AirPlay icon appears in e.g. The YouTube and Netflix apps for iOS. However, AirPlay requires the sending device (iPhone, iPad, Mac) to stay on and connected. If the sending device is disconnected, the stream stops. If there’s no Bonjour Service under “Services”, then you have to manually download one on your PC. Regarding the AirPlay mirroring issue, Apple also provides some solutions, you can check this guide to know more. Write down the specific problem you have if all the solutions above cannot fix AirPlay problems on your iOS devices. Complete cheat sheet to help you get started using AnyCast to AirPlay or Miracast your mobile to the big screen. Tips for all major phone models included.
At the heart of it, both screen mirroring and casting refer to sharing content to a TV, projector, or monitor from a computer, smartphone or tablet. Although mirroring and casting are often used interchangeably, they are fundamentally different. The difference lies in the way the content is being transmitted to the big screen. Screen mirroring involves sending what’s on your computer screen to a TV or projector via a cable or wireless connection. Casting refers to receiving online content via a digital media player to a TV, projector, or monitor via a wireless connection.
The below table explains how Airtame fits within “screen mirroring” functionality rather than “casting”. This is done by looking at the four ways that you can share content if you havean Airtame device connected to your TV or monitor, namely: 1) the Airtame desktop app, 2) Google Cast, 3) Miracast, and 4) AirPlay.
| Casting ✘ | Screen mirroring ✓ | |
| Airtame desktop application | ✘ Although you can play video and audio from the Airtame desktop app, your computer needs to stay switched on and connected to an Airtame-equipped screen in order to keep streaming. Airtame is a B2B solution and has not been designed for media casting (which is commonly used for home entertainment). | ✓ The Airtame app makes a copy of either your full desktop screen or a single window that you want to share, such as a single document, app, or browser. With the Airtame app, you have the option to mirror the same content from your Windows, macOS, Chromebook, or Linux computer to one or multiple displays at the same time. |
| Google Cast | ✘ Google Cast is a term that encompasses both media casting and screen mirroring. In the former case, a receiving device syncs with a server such as Netflix, meaning you can shut off your smartphone or leave once casting a movie or show has begun. Airtame is a B2B solution and has not been designed for media casting (which is commonly used for home entertainment). | ✓ Although the name Google Cast suggests that casting is all it offers, this is not the case. You can also mirror content to a receiver that supports Google Cast (for example, Airtame 2 supports the screen mirroring function of Google Cast). With Airtame, you can mirror your full screen, or a specific window, from Android devices and the Google Chrome browser. Without running or installing any additional software. |
| Miracast | ✘ The name Miracast can be misleading when considering that it does not support casting (in the sense of media casting). Miracast is a “peer-to-peer” technology that works independently of network connectivity. This is one of the reasons why it can’t sync with online streaming services (e.g. Netflix) which would be required for casting. Airtame is a B2B solution and has not been designed for media casting (which is commonly used for home entertainment). | ✓ You can use Miracast screen mirroring from devices that are running Windows 8.1, Android 4.2, and newer. Miracast acts as a virtual physical monitor for your Windows computer. You can mirror your screen or “extend” it as a secondary monitor. When sharing from an Android device, Miracast mirrors your full mobile device screen. With Airtame, you can use Miracast to mirror your screen from a Microsoft Windows device or Android device. Without running or installing any additional software. |
| AirPlay | ✘ It’s possible to beam entertainment (e.g. music from iTunes or movies from Netflix) via AirPlay. The AirPlay icon appears in e.g. the YouTube and Netflix apps for iOS. However, AirPlay requires the sending device (iPhone, iPad, Mac) to stay on and connected. If the sending device is disconnected, the stream stops. Airtame is a B2B solution and has not been designed for media casting (which is commonly used for home entertainment). | ✓ The “Screen Mirroring” button within the Control Center of your iOS device lets you do exactly that: duplicate the entire screen of your iOS device to a TV or projector via AirPlay. With Airtame, you can use AirPlay to mirror the screen of your MacBook or use your TV or projector as an extended desktop. Without running or installing any additional software. |
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Make sure that your devices meet the requirements for using AirPlay. To use Siri to play and control video from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, add your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV to the Home app and assign it to a room.
Stream video from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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- 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 . In some third-party apps, you might need to tap a different icon first.* In the Photos app, tap , then tap .
- Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV. Need help?
To stop streaming, tap in the app that you're streaming from, then tap your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from the list.
*Some video apps might not support AirPlay. If you can’t use AirPlay with a video app, check the App Store for tvOS to see if that app is available on Apple TV.
If video automatically streams to an AirPlay device
Your device might automatically stream video to the Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV that you frequently use. If you open a video app and see in the upper-left corner, then an AirPlay device is already selected.
To use AirPlay with a different device, tap, then tap another device, or tap 'iPhone' to stop streaming with AirPlay.
Stream video from your Mac
- Connect your Mac to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
- On your Mac, open the app or website that you want to stream video from.
- In the video playback controls, click .
- Select your Apple TV or smart TV. Need help?
To stop streaming video, click in the video playback controls, then choose Turn Off AirPlay.
Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Use Screen Mirroring to see the entire screen of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch on your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
- Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
- Open Control Center:
- On iPhone X or later or iPad with iPadOS 13 or later: Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen.
- On iPhone 8 or earlier or iOS 11 or earlier: Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
- Tap Screen Mirroring.
- Select your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV from the list. Need help?
- If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV screen, enter the passcode on your iOS or iPadOS device.
Your TV uses your iOS or iPadOS device's screen orientation and aspect ratio. To fill your TV screen with the mirrored device screen, change your TV's aspect ratio or zoom settings.
To stop mirroring your iOS or iPadOS device, open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, then tap Stop Mirroring. Or press the Menu button on your Apple TV Remote.
Mirror or extend your Mac display
With Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV, you can mirror the entire display of your Mac to your TV or use your TV as a separate display.
- Connect your Mac to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
- On your Mac, click in the menu bar at the top of your screen. If you don't see , go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Displays, then select 'Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available.'
- Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV. Need help?
- If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV screen, enter the passcode on your Mac.
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Change settings or stop mirroring
To change the size of your desktop mirrored on your TV, click in the menu bar. Then select Mirror Built-in Display to match the size of your desktop or Mirror Apple TV to match the size of your TV.
AirPlay also lets you use your TV as a separate display for your Mac. Just click in the menu bar, then select Use As Separate Display.
To stop mirroring or using your TV as a separate display, click in the menu bar, then choose Turn AirPlay Off. Or press the Menu button on your Apple TV Remote.
Learn more about mirroring or extending the display of your Mac.
Do more with AirPlay
- Use Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to play movies and TV shows, and control playback on your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
- Use AirPlay to stream music, podcasts, and more to your Apple TV, HomePod, or other AirPlay-compatible speakers.
- Add your AirPlay 2-compatible speakers and smart TVs to the Home app.
- Learn what to do if you can't stream content or mirror your device's screen with AirPlay.