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

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Last Updated: June 4, 2020 Tested

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

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Setting Up Your Apple TV

1
Connect to Wi-Fi. Your iPad and Apple TV must be on the same wireless network.
2
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.
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3
Click on Settings on Apple TV. It's in the upper right corner of the TV screen.
4
Scroll down and click on AirPlay. It's near the bottom of the Apple TV Settings menu.
5
Click on AirPlay. It's at the top of the menu.
6
Click on On. Your Apple TV is now ready to connect with your iPad.
7
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; or
  - Password to require a password to connect with Apple TV.
8
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.

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Part 2

Part 2 of 2:

Connecting With Your iPad

1
Go to the home screen. Do so by pressing the Home button, which is located below the screen on the face of your iPad.
2
Swipe up on your iPad's home screen. This opens Control Center.
3
Tap AirPlay Mirroring. It's in the left-middle part of Control Center.
4
Tap Apple TV. Select the Apple TV to which you want to stream from the pop-up menu on your screen.
5
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.

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Community Q&A

Question

What can I do to correct AirPlay streaming slowly?

Community Answer

There really isn't anything you can do. Try to connect with really good WiFi and play it for a while.
Question

What cables do I use to download photos from my iPad to an Apple TV?

Community Answer

If you just want them to be displayed onto the Apple TV, there are no cables required. Just turn the Apple TV on and scroll up from the bottom on your iPad. Make sure you have Bluetooth on, a little icon should pop up saying "Apple TV". Click on that and whatever you view on your iPad will be viewed on the Apple TV as well.
Question

I have trouble live streaming from my iPad to Apple TV. I see the picture but it is frozen?

Community Answer

Swipe up so that the control panel comes up. Then, hit "Airplay." Try hitting "Apple TV" once, and if it doesn't work, hit "My device," and then "Apple TV" once more. Keep doing this until it eventually unfreezes. This has happened to me several times.

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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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Things You’ll Need

A wireless network
An Apple TV
An HD TV

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