The latest Hisense TV models launched after the year 2019 have built-in AirPlay 2 support. You can utilize it to screen share the media content from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
It will be extremely helpful if your Hisense TV is short on storage space, internet, or compatibility issues with apps. Apart from media files, it also lets you enjoy mobile gameplay on a larger screen and get a second monitor to accommodate larger audiences.
Check AirPlay 2 Compatibility on Hisense TV
First, you need to find out whether your TV is compatible with AirPlay 2. Generally, most Hisense TV variants with Android & Roku OS and of Quantum, ULED & Laser Series offer native AirPlay 2 support. You can confirm it by searching for your Hisense TV model number on the internet or referring to the TV’s user manual. You can also visit Apple’s support page to check the compatibility.
Essential Preparations to AirPlay on Hisense TV
- Connect your Apple device & Hisense TV to the same WiFi network.
- Ensure your iPhone/iPad has iOS 12.3 or later version and your Mac runs on macOS 10.13.6 or higher version.
- Ensure that the AirPlay feature is enabled on your TV.
How to Turn On AirPlay on Hisense TV
Since Hisense TV runs on six different operating systems, the steps to turn on the AirPlay feature will vary.
Hisense Fire TV
- Select the Settings icon (cogwheel icon) on the Home screen.
- Go to the Display & Sounds section and select Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.
- Choose the AirPlay option and turn it On.
Hisense Roku TV
- On the Home screen, choose Settings from the left pane.
- Click the Apple AirPlay and HomeKit option on the right.
- Then, turn On the AirPlay option.
Hisense VIDAA TV
- From Settings, go to System.
- Go to AirPlay and HomeKit and enable the AirPlay option.
Hisense Android & Google TVs
- Pick up your TV remote and press the Source button.
- Select Edit → choose AirPlay and HomeKit Settings and turn On AirPlay.
Hisense Xumo TV
- Reach the Settings option and select AirPlay and HomeKit .
- Click on Manage settings and choose HomeKit.
- Now, select the Set Up option, and you’ll get a QR code.
- Scan this QR code using your mobile, and the AirPlay option is set up.
- The next time, you can set up the AirPlay option on Hisense TV with Xumo OS from the HomeKit settings screen.
How to AirPlay iPhone to Hisense TV
If you want to AirPlay personal media files,
- Open the Photos app and click on the Share button.
- Scroll down and select the AirPlay/ AirPlay and Bluetooth devices option.
- In the list of devices, locate and tap on Hisense TV.
- Now, the particular image or video will appear on your TV screen.
To cast an AirPlay-compatible app,
- Launch the app and play any video.
- The AirPlay icon will appear on the streaming screen, either on the top or bottom.
- Select it and click on the AirPlay and Bluetooth devices option.
- Now, tap on your respective Hisense TV name from the devices list.
- Wait for a moment for a successful pairing and watch the particular movie or show on your Hisense TV screen.
If the app doesn’t offer AirPlay support,
- Open the Control Center and click on the Screen Mirroring option.
- Select Hisense TV and allow permission to view the iPhone screen on the TV.
- Then, launch the respective app and choose anything to watch on Hisense TV.
How to AirPlay Mac to Hisense TV
Unlike the iPhone, you need to AirPlay the entire Mac screen on the Hisense TV to watch the required content.
- Select the Menu bar and open the Control Center.
- Select the Screen Mirroring option and click on the Hisense TV name from the devices appearing on the list.
- When both devices are connected, play the required content to watch on the TV screen.
What If the AirPlay Function is Not Working on Hisense TV?
Due to some technical errors and mistakes from the users’ side, the AirPlay not working issue on Hisense TV will arise. If they are addressed properly, you can sort them out yourself. In the below points, I have provided some quick solutions.
- First, check whether your Hisense TV and Apple device are connected to the same WIFI.
- Verify the AirPlay option is enabled on Hisense TV.
- Make sure both the participating devices are not far from each other.
- Restart your Hisense TV and iPhone/Mac once.
- If you have connected any VPN to your Hisense TV or Apple device, disconnect it and try again.
- Suppose the TV and Apple devices keep disconnecting during AirPlay, reset the network settings on the iPhone/Mac, and forget the WIFI network on Hisense TV. After some time, establish the WIFI connection on Hisense TV again and link the participating device to the same network freshly.
- If your Hisense TV does not appear in the devices list or the connection is not initiating, check for the interference of other devices and dismiss it.
- Update your Hisense TV or your Apple device’s software if it is running an outdated version.
- Sometimes, energy-saver modes on Hisense TV will restrict accessing some advanced features. So, turn them off to use the AirPlay feature hassle-free.
- If nothing worked so far, factory reset your Hisense TV or iPhone/Mac and try once again.
- Otherwise, try screen mirroring to Hisense TV from the device using the Lightning to Digital AV adapter or screen mirroring apps available to download on the respective app store.
FAQ
Go to the respective AirPlay & HomeKit settings and select turn off near AirPlay or HomeKit option to disable the Hisense TV AirPlay option.
Yes, you can do it with Apple’s Lightning to Digital Audio Video Adapter and a suitable HDMI cable. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the adapter & the other end to the Hisense TV. Now, connect the lightning end of the adapter to your iPhone. Now, the iPhone screen will appear on the TV screen.
