What We Know
- To AirPlay TikTok from iOS: Connect Apple TV and iOS to the same WiFi → Launch TikTok → Play any video → Go to Control Center → Select Screen Mirroring → Choose Apple TV → Stream TikTok videos.
- To AirPlay TikTok from Mac: Connect Apple TV and Mac to the same WiFi → Open Safari → Visit TikTok website → Sign In → Click Control Center → Select Screen Mirroring → Tap Apple TV → Watch TikTok videos.
- AirPlay TikTok from Android TV: Connect Android TV and iOS to the same WiFi → Enable AirPlay on Android TV → Go to Control Center on iOS → Tap Screen Mirroring → Choose Android TV → Stream TikTok short videos.
TikTok is a popular social media platform used by millions of people worldwide. You can access the platform directly by installing the app or by using its web version. With TikTok, you can easily create, share, and like short videos on any topic. If you are an Apple TV user, you cannot install the TikTok app from the App Store. But you can AirPlay TikTok videos on your Apple TV from iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
To do it, ensure your Apple TV or AirPlay-2 compatible TV and iOS device are connected to the same WiFi network. Then, make sure to enable AirPlay on Apple TV by going to Settings → AirPlay and HomeKit Settings → Turn ON AirPlay.
How to AirPlay TikTok on Apple TV from iPhone or iPad
This method is also applicable to Smart TVs and Streaming Devices with built-in AirPlay support.
1. If you don’t have the TikTok app, you can install it directly from the App Store on your iPhone/iPad.
2. Once installed, launch the app and sign in to your TikTok account.
3. Next, start playing the videos. As TikTok doesn’t have the in-built AirPlay feature, you can use the screen mirroring option to cast videos on Apple TV.
4. Swipe down from the top right on your iPhone to access the Control Centre. Then, tap on Screen Mirroring.
5. From the list of devices, select your Apple TV and enter the code to connect.
6. Once connected, you can see the TikTok videos playing on the Apple TV.
How to AirPlay TikTok on Apple TV from Mac
You can also access the TikTok website on Mac using Safari. Then, you can screen mirror the TikTok videos from the Mac to AirPlay 2-compatible devices.
1. Open Safari on your Mac and go to the official site of TikTok.
2. Next, log in using your account credentials.
3. Click on any video and start playing it.
4. On the Mac Menu Bar, click on the Control Center icon and select the Screen Mirroring option.
5. Finally, select your Apple TV to mirror the Mac screen.
6. That’s it. Enjoy streaming TikTok videos on Apple TV.
How to Watch on TikTok Videos on Android TV using iPhone / iPad
1. Initially, go to Settings and enable the AirPlay option on your Android TV.
2. Then, Connect the iOS device and Android TV to the same WiFi.
3. Go to the Control Center on your iPhone or iPad and hit the Screen Mirroring icon.
4. From the devices list, choose your Android TV to mirror the iOS screen.
5. Once mirrored, launch the TikTok app on your Android TV and play any video to stream it on a big screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. With the AirPlay feature on your Apple TV or other smart TVs, you can easily cast the TikTok videos on your TVs from iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Like Apple TV, the TikTok app is officially unavailable on the Roku Channel Store. However, you can AirPlay the videos to the selected models of Roku by screen mirroring your iOS device.
No. TikTok is not an AirPlay-compatible app.
