How to Watch SiriusXM Music & Sports on Apple TV/AirPlay 2 TV

SiriusXM is an audio entertainment service that streams live sports, podcasts, music, radio stations, etc. As it is AirPlay-compatible, you can stream the content on Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible TV using an iPhone or iPad. For this purpose, you should connect your iOS device and Apple TV or AirPlay 2 compatible smart TV to the same WiFi network.

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How to AirPlay SiriusXM from iPhone/iPad

[1] Enable AirPlay on your Apple TV by navigating to settings.

[2] Connect your TV and your iOS device to the same WiFi network.

[3] Launch the SiriusXM app on your iOS after installing it from the App Store.

[4] Sign in to your account with the necessary details.

[5] Go ahead to Play a station.

[6] Click the Screen Mirroring icon from the Control Center of your iOS device.

[7] Select your TV once the available devices are scanned.

You can now enjoy SiriusXM on your TV through AirPlay.

If you have an Apple Watch, you can enable the AirPlay on the Apple Watch and control the music playback directly from the watch.

How to AirPlay SiriusXM from Mac

[1] Turn on the AirPlay option on your TV.

[2] Connect your TV and Mac to the same WiFi network.

[3] Open your preferred web browser on Mac.

[4] Type the URL of SiriusXM’s official website in the URL text box.

[5] Log in with your credentials.

[6] Start playing your desired audio file.

[7] Enable AirPlay on Mac on the top-right corner of the menu bar.

[8] Choose your TV after successfully scanning all devices.

Now you are ready to access SiriusXM radio on a big screen.

Note: Don’t forget to disable AirPlay on Mac, if you have finished streaming SiriusXM.

How to AirPlay SiriusXM to Android TV

Before getting into the steps, enable AirPlay on Android TV once you turn it on.

1. Make sure that your iPhone or iPad and Android TV are connected to the same WiFi network.

2. Install and open the SiriusXM app on your Apple device from the App Store.

3. Log in to your account and choose a station that you wish to play on the platform.

4. Swipe down the Control Center on your iPhone or iPad and tap the AirPlay 2 icon.

5. Select your AirPlay 2 compatible Android TV from the list.

6. If prompted, enter the pairing code to complete the process.

Now you can start listening to content from SiriusXM on your Android TV.

How to Fix SiriusXM AirPlay Not Working

While AirPlay SiriusXM to your TV, sometimes the app may be unresponsive or doesn’t work properly. The problems that the users face are AirPlay keeps disconnecting, no sound, the device not showing, etc. In such circumstances, you can rectify the issue with the below error-fixing methods.

• Connect your Apple device and Smart TV to a stable WiFi network.
• Keep the AirPlay-connected devices close to each other.
• Restart both your iOS device and the Smart TV.
• Upgrade your device’s firmware to the latest version.
• Uninstall and reinstall the SiriusXM app.
• Reset the phone network setting.
• Turn off the Airplane mode on your iPhone or iPhone, if enabled.

SiriusXM vs Spotify

The main differences between SiriusXM and Spotify are listed down. If you find Spotify an interesting option, you shall AirPlay Spotify to TV.

SiriusXM

• Radio broadcasting service.
• Available only in the United States.
• Suitable for users who love listening to radio stations and live sports broadcasts.
• Offers 2 packages – Select and Premium.
• Premium users pay $10.
• It supports platforms like iOS, Android, and SaaS.
• It does not offer any free version.

Spotify

• Music streaming service.
• Available globally.
• Suitable for users to enjoy a wide variety of music and podcasts.
• Offers 3 subscription types – Spotify Free, Spotify Premium, and Spotify Hi-Fi.
• Select users to pay $10 and Premium users to pay $13.
• It supports platforms like Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and SaaS.
• Offers a free version.

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