What We Know
- AirPlay from iPhone/iPad to Sky Q Box: Connect your iOS device and Sky Q box to the same WiFi → Play a song → Go to Control Center → Click on the AirPlay icon → Select Sky Q Box → Listen to music.
- AirPlay from Mac to Sky Q Box: Connect your iOS device and Sky box to the same WiFi network → Play a song → Go to Control Center → Click on the AirPlay icon → Select Sky Q Box → Listen to music.
Sky Q Box is a streaming device that is not fully compatible with the AirPlay 2 feature. However, you can AirPlay music from your iPhone or iPad and Mac to the device. There are no other possible ways to AirPlay video from your Apple devices to the Sky Q Box. So, you can AirPlay music from your iOS or Mac device to your Sky Q-connected TVs.
How to AirPlay Music from iPhone/iPad to Sky Q Box
Follow the steps given below to AirPlay music from iPhone or iPad to Sky Q Box.
[1] Connect your Sky Box and your iPhone or iPad to the same WiFi network.
[2] Open your preferred music app on your iPhone or iPad.
[3] Play a song of your choice from any music streaming app with AirPlay compatibility, like Spotify.
If you don’t own it, get the app installed from the Apple App Store.
[4] Swipe down to bring the Control Center.
[5] Click on the music playback tab and tap on the AirPlay icon.
[6] Select your Sky Q Box from the list of compatible devices.
[7] Now the music will now play on your Sky Q Box device.
How to AirPlay Music from Mac to Sky Q Box
[1] Connect your Sky Q Box and your Mac to the same WiFi network
[2] Open your preferred music app on your Mac.
[3] Play any song of your choice.
[4] Click on the Control Center icon on the top-right corner of the screen.
[5] Click on the AirPlay icon near the soundbar.
[6] From the list of available devices, select your Sky Q Box.
[7] Now the music will play on your TV.
Frequently Asked Question
Yes and No. i.e., Sky Box is not entirely compatible with AirPlay 2. Currently, you can AirPlay audio from your Apple devices to Sky Q box.
At the moment, there are no other reliable options to AirPlay videos to Sky Q Box.
To fix the AirPlay unable-to-connect issue, make sure your Apple devices are running on the latest firmware, ensure a proper WiFi connection, restart your Sky Box and Apple devices, and try again.
