How to Stream Video From Your iPad to Apple TV With AirPlay
Some iOS apps offer native support for AirPlay. While playing a video, look for the AirPlay icon (a screen with an up-arrow). Tap it, then choose your smart TV to start casting. To stop streaming, tap your iPad, then select your mobile device from the list.
How to Mirror Your iPad’s Screen to Apple TV
If you can’t use AirPlay with an app, your other option is screen mirroring. Your iPad and Apple TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for this feature to work. To mirror the display of your iOS device on your Apple TV:
How to Troubleshoot Screen Mirroring
If the Apple TV option is grayed out in the Screen Mirroring window, the iPad can’t see it on the network. The most common reason is that the iPad and Apple TV aren’t on the same Wi-Fi network. If you have an iPad with a data connection, make sure the iPad is connected to Wi-Fi, and then check to see that both devices are connected to your home network. If both devices are connected to the same network but screen mirroring isn’t working, try rebooting your Apple TV and your iPad. To reboot an Apple TV, go to Settings > System > Restart. Reboot the iPad by holding down the wake/suspend button until you get the command to shut down. If the screen mirrors properly, but it goes blank when you start your app, the app may have the feature disabled. Some streaming apps don’t support screen mirroring to prevent users from distributing protected content.
