How to AirPlay Twitch From iPhone, iPad and Mac

You can AirPlay Twitch from your Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) to the Apple TV or other AirPlay-2 compatible Smart TVs. On the unsupported devices, you can use an HDMI cable or third-party app to screen mirror the Twitch content.

By casting the Twitch content via AirPlay, you can live stream the gaming sessions of popular gamers on a bigger screen. Since the platform is free for streaming live sessions, you can watch unlimited gaming videos for free.

The article explains all the possible ways to AirPlay the Twitch content from your iPhone or Mac to the supported devices.

How to AirPlay Twitch from iPhone/iPad to Apple TV

1. Install the Twitch app on your Apple device from the App Store.

2. Connect your iPhone/iPad and the Smart TV to the same WiFi Network.

3. Enable AirPlay on the Apple TV or the AirPlay compatible Smart TV.

4. Swipe up/down on your iPhone or iPad to open the Control Center.

5. Tap the Screen Mirroring option and choose your destination device (Mac, Apple TV, or other compatible Smart TV) from the list.

6. Open the Twitch app and play content to stream on your big screen.

Ensure to turn off AirPlay on your iPhone once you are done streaming the content.

How to AirPlay Twitch from Mac to Apple TV

1. Connect your Mac and compatible smart TV under the same Wi-Fi network.

2. Visit Twitch’s official website on your Mac browser and play any content.

3. Turn ON AirPlay on your Mac and then destination device (Apple TV or other AirPlay-compatible smart TV).

4. Click on the AirPlay icon on your Mac, located in the Menu bar.

Tip: If you can’t find the AirPlay icon on your device, check out how to get the missing AirPlay icon.

5. You will be prompted with the list of compatible devices to carry out AirPlay.

6. Select your Apple TV or your Smart TV from the list.

As a result, you are good to watch all your favorite Twitch live streams on a bigger screen. Remember to turn OFF AirPlay on your Mac after streaming Twitch content on your TV.

Alternative Methods to AirPlay Twitch

If your Smart TV is not enabled with the AirPlay 2 feature, then you can try the alternative methods. There are two alternative methods; one involves connecting both devices using an HDMI cable, and the other is through third-party apps.

Using HDMI Adapter

1. Plug in the Lightning to Digital AV Adapter to the charging port of your iPhone.

2. Connect the one end of the HDMI cable to the Adapter.

3. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your Smart TV.

4. Navigate to the Source Settings on your Smart TV and select the HDMI port to which you plugged the HDMI cable.

5. Once connected, your iPhone screen will be mirrored on your Smart TV.

6. Launch the Twitch app, play the content, and start watching on your TV.

Using Third-Party Apps

Since there are lots of third-party apps that help you to perform AirPlay on your smart TV, we have mentioned the top picks here.

• AirBeamTV
• AirServer
• AirDroid Cast
• X Mirage
• LetsView
• APowerMirror

How to Fix AirPlay Not Working on Twitch

If AirPlay is not working on the Twitch app, it might be due to connectivity or technical issues. Here, we have listed the possible reasons and the necessary troubleshooting steps to resolve the problem.

• Poor Network: Check whether your devices are connected to a stable network. If the network is unstable, switch to a stable network or restart your router.
• Interference: Remove any obstacles that block the AirPlay signal between the devices.
• Temporary malfunction: Sometimes, your Smart TV or Apple devices may misbehave due to internal bugs and glitches. Restart your devices to fix the issue.
• Outdated Firmware: Update your Apple device and the Apple TV or Smart TV.
• Enabled Airplane mode: If you have turned ON the Airplane mode on your iPhone/iPad, it may shut down the WiFi, which will not make AirPlay work. So, disable the Airplane mode on your Apple device.

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