AirPlay is a unique feature that lets you play content on supported TVs from Apple devices. Most of the latest Hisense TV models support the AirPlay 2 feature. By simply heading into the settings menu, you can enable the AirPlay setting to play videos and audio from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Since Hisense Smart TVs run on several operating systems, the steps will vary from one TV to another. This guide will explain the steps for enabling AirPlay on different Hisense TV models.
Note – Before jumping into the section, visit this support page and check whether your TV is compatible with AirPlay 2 support.
Turn On AirPlay on Hisense VIDAA TV
- Open Settings on your Hisense TV.
- Scroll down and select System.
- Tap on AirPlay and HomeKit, then enable the AirPlay option.
Enable AirPlay on Hisense Google TV / Android TV
- Press the Source button on your remote.
- Select the Edit icon, navigate to AirPlay & HomeKit Settings, and enable AirPlay.
Enable AirPlay on Hisense Roku TV
- Turn on your Hisense Roku TV.
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, then turn on AirPlay.
Turn On AirPlay on Hisense Fire TV
- Go to Settings from your Hisense Fire TV home screen.
- Select Display and Sounds.
- Find and click on Apple AirPlay & HomeKit, then enable AirPlay.
How to Use AirPlay on Hisense TV
After enabling AirPlay, you can stream content from the supported app or mirror your device screen on the TV.
AirPlay Supported Apps from iPhone or iPad
- Ensure your iPhone and Hisense TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open the app with the content you want to AirPlay.
- Play the content, tap the AirPlay icon, and select your TV name from the nearby device list.
- If prompted, enter the AirPlay passcode displayed on the TV.
AirPlay Local Photos or Videos from iPhone or iPad
- Open the photo or video on your iPhone. You can open it using the Files or Photos app.
- Tap the Share icon, scroll down, and select AirPlay.
- Choose your Hisense TV from the list.
Mirror the Entire iPhone or iPad Screen on TV
- Open the Control Center on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap Screen Mirroring and select your Hisense TV.
AirPlay from Mac
- Connect your Hisense TV and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Click the Control Center icon on the menu bar.
- Select Screen Mirroring and choose your Hisense TV.
- Enter the AirPlay passcode displayed on the TV if prompted.
How to Screen Mirror iPhone on Hisense TV Without WiFi
If you can’t AirPlay content on Hisense TV due to connectivity issues, you can use Lightning to Digital AV adapter to screen mirror the iPhone. For this method, you also need a HDMI cable.
Take the adapted and connect the lightning end to the iPhone. Now connect adapter to the Hisense TV using the HDMI cable. Choose the proper input source on your Hisense TV to view the iPhone screen.
How to Turn Off AirPlay on Hisense Smart TV
After streaming the required content, you can turn off the AirPlay setting.
Android TV & Google TV:
- Press the Source button on the remote.
- Select the Edit icon.
- Go to AirPlay & HomeKit Settings
- Disable AirPlay.
Fire TV:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Display and Sounds.
- Choose Apple AirPlay & HomeKit, and disable AirPlay.
Roku TV:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Apple AirPlay and HomeKit and disable AirPlay.
VIDAA TV:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Connection.
- Choose Apple and HomeKit on the next page, and disable AirPlay.
Troubleshooting AirPlay on Hisense Smart TV
If you had issues with AirPlay, try the following solutions one after another.
- Ensure that the AirPlay feature on your TV is turned on.
- Keep your Apple device close to the TV.
- Restart the Hisense TV and your Apple device.
- Update the firmware of your Hisense TV and the Apple device you’re using for AirPlay.
- If there is no update, reset the Hisense TV firmware and set it up again to use the AirPlay feature without any issues.
FAQ
No. AirPlay requires a strong WiFi network to screen share the content.