What We Know
- AirPlay from iPhone: Open Crunchyroll → Sign In Account → Open Control Center → Tap Screen Mirroring → Select Device → Enter Code
- AirPlay from Mac: Open Control Center → Enable Screen Mirroring → Select Device → Enter Code → Login to Crunchyroll account → Play Video.
- AirPlay Using HDMI: Connect Lightning to HDMI adapter to iPhone → Plug HDMI to iPhone and TV → Go to TV Source Settings → Choose HDMI port → Play content and enjoy streaming.
Crunchyroll is the world’s most trusted streaming service for watching Japanese anime and Doroma. Since it is AirPlay compatible, you can stream anime, drama, and manga wirelessly onto your Apple TV or AirPlay 2 supported Smart TV from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. To AirPlay Crunchyroll, ensure that your Apple device and Apple TV or Smart TV are connected to the same WiFi network.
How to AirPlay Crunchyroll from iOS to TV
Before you begin, connect your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV to the same WiFi network as your iPhone or iPad.
1. Go to the App Store to install the Crunchyroll app on your iOS device.
2. Click Open to launch the Crunchyroll app.
3. Sign in to your Crunchyroll account with an active subscription plan.
4. Go to the Control Center and click the Screen Mirroring option.
5. Choose your AirPlay device name from the nearby connections.
6. Then, enter the AirPlay passcode that appears on the TV screen.
7. If the pairing is successful, your smartphone screen will be mirrored to the TV.
Using AirPlay, watch your favorite anime and manga shows on a big screen. After streaming, make sure to disable AirPlay on your iPhone.
How to AirPlay Crunchyroll from Mac to TV
1. Connect your Mac and AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV or Apple TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Tap the 
Control Center icon at the top right of the menu bar.
3. Click on Screen Mirroring to enable AirPlay on your Mac.
4. It will search for available devices. Select your TV name from the list.
5. If prompted, enter the AirPlay passcode to pair.
6. Your Mac screen is now mirrored to the TV.
7. Visit the Crunchyroll official website from a web browser.
8. Click Login and enter your username and password to continue.
9. From the library, click on a title to play.
Now, it will simultaneously play the Crunchyroll video on your Mac and TV.
Note: When you have completed wireless mirroring, you can turn off AirPlay on your Mac.
How to AirPlay Crunchyroll from Apple device to Android TV
AirPlay can be enabled only on selected Android TV models. Check if you could find your Android TV on the AirPlay compatible devices list which Apple updates regularly. If you find your Android TV on the list, you should enable AirPlay on your Android TV before proceeding with the steps.
1. Connect your Apple device and the Android TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Install the Crunchyroll app on your iPhone/iPad from the App Store and visit the Crunchyroll website on the Mac Safari browser.
3. Open Control Centre on your Apple device and select the Screen Mirroring option.
4. Select your Android TV from the list of available devices.
5. Enter the AirPlay Passcode on your Apple device that appears on your Android TV.
Now, your Apple device screen will be mirrored to your Android TV. Play and stream Crunchyroll content on your Android TV.
How to Mirror Crunchyroll to your Smart TV Using HDMI
If your smart TV is incompatible with AirPlay 2, you can use a Lightning to Digital AV adapter and HDMI cable to stream Crunchyroll on your Smart TV. You can also use a Lightning to VGA Adapter and VGA cable.
1. Connect the Lightning Digital AV adapter to the charging port of your iPhone.
2. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the adapter and the other end into the HDMI port of your TV.
3. Go to Source Settings on your TV and choose the HDMI port you just plugged the cable into.
4. Download and play your favorite Crunchyroll content on your iPhone to stream it on TV.
DIY Fixes for Crunchyroll AirPlay Not Working
Due to certain reasons, Crunchyroll AirPlay may not work with your TV. This issue may occur if the network is unstable or the app is running on an outdated version. Though you have other reasons for AirPlay not working, here are some tips on how to fix it.
- Check your WiFi network signal strength and speed.
- If your network is unstable, switch to another stable network.
- Restart your WiFi router.
- Uninstall and reinstall the Crunchyroll app.
- Update your Apple device and smart TV to the latest firmware.
- Restart your Apple device and smart TV when streaming gets interrupted often.
FAQ
You must have a valid Crunchyroll subscription to AirPlay content from one Apple device to another.
If you see a black screen on Crunchyroll while AirPlay, clear the cache, and update the app and your device’s software to the latest version.
