You have friends over and you want to share great videos or the perfect party mix that’s on your iPhone. Or you’re in the middle of an epic action movie on your iPhone that could use a little more screen. That’s why this article comes in, and here we’ll show you how to put movies and songs on your iPhone to stream to Apple TV 3.
Step 1. Put videos and audios to iPhone on Mac
iPhone can play MPEG-4 (H.264/MPEG-4) and QuickTime videos. If you want to convert FLV, MKV, AVI, WMV, M2TS, MTS, RMVB and other types of videos to iPhone movies, you can turn to iPhone Video Converter for Mac. This iPhone video converter can convert various video formats to iPhone movies at fast converting speed and with excellent video quality.
Note: You can know the detailed step-by-step guide on how to put and play video to iPhone, transfer videos from iPhone to Mac and Get and Watch Free Movies on Your iPhone 4S here.
Part 2: Stream movies and music from iPhone to Apple TV with AirPlay wirelessly
Apple’s iPhone features an internal wireless receiver that allows you to stream music or videos over a Wi-Fi network, but the device’s wireless streaming option is only compatible with the Apple TV. With the Apple TV connected to a wireless router, the iPhone streams to the Apple TV’s “AirPlay” function, which is capable of receiving media from any Apple operating system. Once the iPhone connects to the AirPlay function, the Apple TV automatically switches to the streaming media.
Airplay set-up
Power on your Apple TV. Select the “Settings” option using your Apple TV remote control. Select the “AirPlay” option. After that select “On” to activate the AirPlay feature.
(Note: AirPlay is available on iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod Touch 2nd generation and later.)
How to stream movies/music from your iPhone to Apple TV
Stream movies from iPhone to Apple TV
Fire up the ‘Videos’ app, open a video and it will auto-play. The AirPlay icon allows you to easily push this content to your Apple TV. Once playing on the big screen, you’ll see a note on your iPhone that the “video is playing on Apple TV”.
Stream music from your iPhone to Apple TV
Using the Music app on your iPhone. Double-click on the home button and it will reveal the multitasking bar. Swipe right not once, but twice. Here you will find the familiar AirPlay menu. Click on the circular icon with the up arrow that appears to the right. Here you can select Apple TV. If all goes well, music will start playing through your television.
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Definitely never had to wait more than 30 seconds for AirPlay. My AppleTV and iPhone/iPad are on an “n” only network.
I was having a similar problem and at times it wouldn’t play at all. I called Apple and they recommended to keep the ATV on a wired Internet connection. That almost took care of the problem. I still get some occasional spottiness even when I stand in front of the ATV/Time capsule it’s connected to.
I used to control my AppleTV with the Remote app on my iPhone… but it doesn’t work perfectly anymore.
The Apple TV is starting to get more and more tempting.
Does anyone have one that can say it’s worth it?
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Nice tips, thanks for sharing!
I was having a similar problem and at times it wouldn’t play at all. I called Apple and they recommended to keep the ATV on a wired Internet connection.
The new ATV remote really feels like the Boxee remote now. That’s a good thing.
Does this apply to iPhone 3gs?
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Or just get an Apple video cable. Problem solved.
You’ll have to install something like XMBC or Plex. The best thing to use for .avi streaming from a Mac is the Xbox 360 with Rivet.
I’m curious as to what features you gain with apple TV that you couldn’t get with an iPhone or iPad hooked up to your TV. I’m not against either of them just curious what is the better option.
i only got my first Iphone EVER last week, and it is the 3GS 32gb. honestly its the best phone ive had, i have alywas been a blackberry user, i previously had a torch 9800 and sold that to get this. i must say it is SOOO GOOD! i definitely recommend it to anyone The iphone 4 is faster, but probably a second faster..so if your on a tight budget you can save yourself alot of money getting the 3GS and another good thing is that you can use your normal sim card in a 3GS
This app is so cool. Works great. Just another great way to make use of your iPhone! And it’s free!
This entirely depends on your needs. If you plan on using this ability for business, such as giving presentations, then the direct connection between the iPhone and display will be much better.
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apple tv with airplay is going to be wireless, so with Airplay it streams whats on your iphone/ipad over wifi.
I’m curious as to what features you gain with apple TV that you couldn’t get with an iPhone or iPad hooked up to your TV. I’m not against either of them just curious what is the better option.
Can I watch movies from iMovie or from my iPhone on Apple TV?
So grateful for these instructions! Very easy to follow!
Hi! great tips, I am using some of the tips you suggested already.