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Nine1nchnail
Reel Rookie
2 years ago
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Airplay stream from ipad mini to tv awful

Hi everyone

Ive an ipad mini from work which i use to mirror to tv and i have to say the stream/mirror is dreadful and unwatchable??? This is the latest ipad running the latest software and the same applies to the roku devices. Ive done factory resets disconnecting and reconnecting wifi all running on whats a fantastic talktalk fibre broadband. Im out of ideas???

  • RokuArjiemar's avatar
    RokuArjiemar
    2 years ago

    Hello! Nine1nchnail,

    We appreciate your post in the Roku Community!

    Thank you for contacting us regarding Airplay Stream. We are happy to help.

    Before you can use AirPlay with your Roku device, check that your Apple device and Roku device are on the same wireless network. Once they are, you can use the steps below to view content on your TV using AirPlay.

    1. On your Apple device, find the video, song, photo, or podcast you wish to share.
    2. Tap or click the AirPlay video icon in video apps or the AirPlay audio icon in music and other audio apps
    3. Select your Roku device from the AirPlay menu.
       

      Note: With some apps, you may need to tap or click the Share icon before you will see the AirPlay icon.

    Once playback begins, you can pause, fast forward, and rewind from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or you can use your Roku remote. When you want to stop streaming with AirPlay, you can press Home on your Roku remote.

    For detailed information about Airplay, please check it out here: How to use AirPlay and HomeKit with your Roku streaming device

    Thanks,
    Arjiemar

     

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  • RokuJohnB's avatar
    RokuJohnB
    Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hi Nine1nchnail,

    Warm greetings from the Roku Community!

    We would like to gather more information regarding this issue you had on Airplay. We appreciate the troubleshooting steps you've taken so far. Could you provide us with a photo or video clip of your running problem? Have you tried to restart your modem and router?

    We look forward to hearing from you and looking closely into this issue. Thank you!

    Regards,
    John

    • Nine1nchnail's avatar
      Nine1nchnail
      Reel Rookie
      2 years ago

      No option for video even though ive just done one.

      I restarted and reset everthing as in the post

      • RokuArjiemar's avatar
        RokuArjiemar
        Retired Moderator
        2 years ago

        Hello! Nine1nchnail,

        We appreciate your post in the Roku Community!

        Thank you for contacting us regarding Airplay Stream. We are happy to help.

        Before you can use AirPlay with your Roku device, check that your Apple device and Roku device are on the same wireless network. Once they are, you can use the steps below to view content on your TV using AirPlay.

        1. On your Apple device, find the video, song, photo, or podcast you wish to share.
        2. Tap or click the AirPlay video icon in video apps or the AirPlay audio icon in music and other audio apps
        3. Select your Roku device from the AirPlay menu.
           

          Note: With some apps, you may need to tap or click the Share icon before you will see the AirPlay icon.

        Once playback begins, you can pause, fast forward, and rewind from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or you can use your Roku remote. When you want to stop streaming with AirPlay, you can press Home on your Roku remote.

        For detailed information about Airplay, please check it out here: How to use AirPlay and HomeKit with your Roku streaming device

        Thanks,
        Arjiemar

         

  • ricardogarganso's avatar
    ricardogarganso
    Reel Rookie
    11 months ago

    It sounds frustrating! Since you've tried resets and your connection is solid, it might be a compatibility or bandwidth issue between AirPlay and your devices. You could try third-party apps like DoCast, which sometimes offer smoother streaming than native AirPlay. It may help reduce lag or quality issues.