Where is Airplay on my mac？｜BJCast

On a Mac, the AirPlay feature can be accessed through a few different methods. Here’s how you can find and use AirPlay on your Mac:

Method 1: Using the Menu Bar

1. Locate the AirPlay Icon: Look for the AirPlay icon in the menu bar at the top of your Mac’s screen. It typically looks like a rectangle with an arrow pointing out of the bottom. If you don’t see it, you may need to enable it in the System Preferences.
2. Enable in System Preferences: If the AirPlay icon isn’t in the menu bar, click the Apple icon in the top-left corner, select “System Preferences,” then choose “Displays.” In the “Displays” preferences, check the box next to “Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available.”
3. Select Your Device: Once the AirPlay icon is visible, click it and select the device you want to AirPlay to from the dropdown menu.

Method 2: Using System Preferences

1. Open System Preferences: Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen and select “System Preferences.”
2. Navigate to Displays: In the System Preferences window, find and click on the “Displays” icon.
3. Access AirPlay: In the “Displays” preferences, look for the “AirPlay Display” dropdown menu. Select the device you want to AirPlay to from this menu.

Method 3: Using Control Center (macOS Ventura and Later)

1. Open Control Center: Click the Control Center icon in the menu bar (it looks like a series of overlapping circles) or swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen with two fingers on a trackpad or Magic Mouse.
2. Find AirPlay: In the Control Center, look for the AirPlay icon or option. It may be labeled as “Screen Mirroring” or simply “AirPlay.”
3. Select Your Device: Click or tap on the AirPlay icon and select the device you want to AirPlay to from the list of available devices.

Additional Tips

• Ensure Compatibility: Make sure that your Mac and the device you want to AirPlay to are compatible with AirPlay and are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• Update Software: Keep your Mac’s operating system and any relevant software up to date to ensure compatibility and stability with AirPlay.

By following these steps, you should be able to easily find and use AirPlay on your Mac to stream content to compatible devices like Apple TV, smart TVs, and other AirPlay-enabled devices.