How to Stream an iPad’s Screen to a TV with Apple TV

This minHour teaches you how to display your iPad's screen on a TV monitor using Apple TV.

Setting Up Your Apple TV

Connect to Wi-Fi.

Your iPad and Apple TV must be on the same wireless network.

Press Menu on your Apple TV remote.

It’s on the left side of the remote. Press it until you get to the main menu on Apple TV.

  • If you are using your Apple TV for the first time, this article will show you how to set it up.

Click on Settings on Apple TV.

It’s in the upper right corner of the TV screen.

Scroll down and click on AirPlay.

It’s near the bottom of the Apple TV Settings menu.

Click on AirPlay.

It’s at the top of the menu.

Click on On.

Your Apple TV is now ready to connect with your iPad.

Press Menu on your Apple TV remote.

  • If you’d like to make your Apple TV more secure, click on Security in the “AirPlay” menu, then click on:Onscreen Code to display a code on the TV screen when a device attempts to connect; orPassword to require a password to connect with Apple TV.
  • Onscreen Code to display a code on the TV screen when a device attempts to connect; or
  • Password to require a password to connect with Apple TV.

Press Menu on your Apple TV remote.

It’s on the left side of the remote. Press it until you get to the main menu on Apple TV.

Connecting With Your iPad

Go to the home screen.

Do so by pressing the Home button, which is located below the screen on the face of your iPad.

Swipe up on your iPad’s home screen.

This opens Control Center.

Tap AirPlay Mirroring.

It’s in the left-middle part of Control Center.

Tap Apple TV.

Select the Apple TV to which you want to stream from the pop-up menu on your screen.

Enter password or code.

If prompted, enter the password for the Apple TV or the code displayed on its screen.

  • Your iPad screen will appear on your TV. You can now show photos, play videos, launch a presentation, or anything else you may want to share from your iPad.

Tips

  • Make sure your Apple TV and iPad are connected to the same wireless network before attempting a connection.

Warnings

  • There may be a slight delay when using AirPlay mirroring to your TV with music apps like GarageBand and some games.

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