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To use your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad as a remote with your Apple TV, check out Spotify Connect. 1st-3rd Generation With AirPlay, you can use your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Mac to play Spotify on an Apple TV, AirPlay compatible speaker, or another Mac. “- Spotify now available on Apple TV: Download it via the tvOS App Store or enable “automatically install apps” in tvOS settings to install it.” Previously, in order for users to play their music from Spotify account to the Apple TV, they had to use AirPlay on their iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Mac in order to get their music available on the big screen.

Make sure that your devices meet the requirements for using AirPlay. To use Siri to play and control video from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, add your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV to the Home app and assign it to a room.

Stream video from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
Find the video that you want to stream.
Tap . In some third-party apps, you might need to tap a different icon first.* In the Photos app, tap , then tap .
Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV. Need help?

Then you can browse the shared folders just like you would on your computer, albeit with the Apple TV remote. Select the file from the directory, and it will launch with full screen playback and remote control support just like you’re watching a video from iTunes. If you swipe down on the Apple TV remote touchpad, you’ll see the on-screen menu.
AirPlay Spotify to Apple TV from Mac (OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 and above) 1. Connect your computer to the same WiFi as the device you want to play to.

To stop streaming, tap in the app that you're streaming from, then tap your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from the list.

*Some video apps might not support AirPlay. If you can’t use AirPlay with a video app, check the App Store for tvOS to see if that app is available on Apple TV.

If video automatically streams to an AirPlay device

Your device might automatically stream video to the Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV that you frequently use. If you open a video app and see in the upper-left corner, then an AirPlay device is already selected.

To use AirPlay with a different device, tap, then tap another device, or tap 'iPhone' to stop streaming with AirPlay.

Stream video from your Mac

Connect your Mac to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
On your Mac, open the app or website that you want to stream video from.
In the video playback controls, click .
Select your Apple TV or smart TV. Need help?

To stop streaming video, click in the video playback controls, then choose Turn Off AirPlay.

Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Use Screen Mirroring to see the entire screen of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch on your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.

Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
Open Control Center:
- On iPhone X or later or iPad with iPadOS or later: Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen.
- On iPhone 8 or earlier or iOS 11 or earlier: Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
Tap Screen Mirroring.
Select your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV from the list. Need help?
If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV screen, enter the passcode on your iOS or iPadOS device.

Your TV uses your iOS or iPadOS device's screen orientation and aspect ratio. To fill your TV screen with the mirrored device screen, change your TV's aspect ratio or zoom settings.

To stop mirroring your iOS or iPadOS device, open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, then tap Stop Mirroring. Or press the Menu button on your Apple TV Remote.

Mirror or extend your Mac display

With Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV, you can mirror the entire display of your Mac to your TV or use your TV as a separate display.

Connect your Mac to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
On your Mac, click in the menu bar at the top of your screen. If you don't see , go to Apple  menu > System Preferences > Displays, then select 'Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available.'
Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV. Need help?
If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV screen, enter the passcode on your Mac.

Change settings or stop mirroring

To change the size of your desktop mirrored on your TV, click in the menu bar. Then select Mirror Built-in Display to match the size of your desktop or Mirror Apple TV to match the size of your TV.

AirPlay also lets you use your TV as a separate display for your Mac. Just click in the menu bar, then select Use As Separate Display.

To stop mirroring or using your TV as a separate display, click in the menu bar, then choose Turn AirPlay Off. Or press the Menu button on your Apple TV Remote.

Learn more about mirroring or extending the display of your Mac.

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Do more with AirPlay

Play Spotify From Mac To Apple Tv Plus

Use Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to play movies and TV shows, and control playback on your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
Use AirPlay to stream music, podcasts, and more to your Apple TV, HomePod, or other AirPlay-compatible speakers.
Add your AirPlay 2-compatible speakers and smart TVs to the Home app.
Learn what to do if you can't stream content or mirror your device's screen with AirPlay.