Confirm the TV model supports AirPlay, put the Apple device and TV on the same Wi-Fi, enable Apple AirPlay Settings on the TV, then update and restart both devices. Reset paired AirPlay devices only after basic discovery checks fail.
What this covers
- AirPlay-capable Samsung Smart TVs and current Apple devices
What it does not cover
- ×Samsung models or regional variants that do not list Apple AirPlay support
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0 of 4 completedVerify model support and same-network access
ReversibleConfirm AirPlay appears in the TV specifications and connect both devices to the same local Wi-Fi without guest-network isolation.
Enable AirPlay on the TV
ReversibleOpen Settings › All Settings › Connection or General › Apple AirPlay Settings and turn AirPlay on. Paths vary by model year.
Update and restart both devices
ReversibleInstall available TV and Apple-device updates, then restart each device and retry from a simple photo or video.
Reset AirPlay paired devices
Reset / data riskIn Apple AirPlay Settings, reset paired devices if a stale approval is blocking reconnection, then approve the new code.
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Common questions about “AirPlay is not working on a Samsung TV”
Why won't AirPlay work?+
Network or setting issue.
Are updates needed?+
Update the TV.
What do AirPlay devices need to connect?+
The iPhone and the TV must be on the same network, the TV must support AirPlay and AirPlay must be enabled in its settings.
Could a software update fix it?+
Often. Check for TV updates, since AirPlay support and fixes arrive with firmware.
What if the TV does not appear in the list?+
Restart the TV and the router and check the TV's AirPlay setting. Also make sure the iPhone has local network access turned on for the app you are casting from.
Can screen mirroring settings interfere?+
Yes. If the TV's AirPlay access is limited to the same home, or requires a code, the connection can fail. Check the AirPlay settings on the TV and allow access as needed.
Should I restart the AirPlay session?+
Stop the AirPlay session on the iPhone, close the app and start it again. If the TV still fails to appear, restart the TV and the router, then try a different app to see whether the fault is with the TV or one app.