AirPlay allows you to wirelessly watch content from the Apple devices to your LG Smart TV. Whether you’re sharing photos, videos, or streaming music, AirPlay offers a hassle-free way to enjoy your favorite media on the big screen. If your LG TV also supports AirPlay, enable it and wirelessly stream your iPhone or Mac content on your TV using this simple guide.
AirPlay-Compatible LG Smart TVs
This table shows the AirPlay-supported LG models available by year and webOS version for OLED, QNED, and UHD series from 2018 to 2024.
| Year | webOS Version | OLED Models | QNED Models | UHD Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | webOS 24 | All OLED Models | All QNED Models | UT Series, NANO Series |
| 2023 | webOS 23 | All OLED Models | All QNED Models | UR Series, NANO Series |
| 2022 | webOS 22 | All OLED Models | All QNED Models | UQ Series, NANO Series |
| 2021 | webOS 6.0 | All OLED Models | All QNED Models | UP Series, NANO Series |
| 2020 | webOS 5.0 | BX/CX/GX/WX/ZX/RX | N/A | UN Series, NANO Series |
| 2019 | webOS 4.5 | B9/C9/E9/W9/Z9 | N/A | UM Series, SM Series |
| 2018 | webOS 4.0 | B8/C8/E8/W8/Z8 | N/A | UK Series, SK Series |
How to Turn On AirPlay Mode on LG TV
1. Hit the Home button on the LG TV remote to open the main menu.
2. From the menu, navigate to and select Home Dashboard.
3. In the Home Dashboard, find and select the AirPlay option to open the AirPlay settings page.
4. Toggle the AirPlay option to turn it On to enable AirPlay functionality. Under the AirPlay settings, click Require Code and choose your preferred setting for an AirPlay code.
After enabling the AirPlay option, connect the LG Smart TV and the Apple device to the same WiFi.
How to AirPlay on LG Smart TV from iPhone or Mac
1. Open your favorite app on the iPhone or iPad and start streaming the content you want to stream. If you use a Mac, play content from any app or website.
2. Look for the AirPlay icon within the app. If you can’t find it, swipe down from the top-right corner of your device to open the Control Center and hit the Screen Mirroring icon. If you use a Mac, click the Control Center icon on the menu bar and select Screen Mirroring.
3. From the list of devices menu, choose your LG TV name. If prompted, enter the AirPlay code shown on the TV screen.
4. Now, the content playing on your iPhone or Mac will appear on your LG Smart TV.
AirPlay Not Working on LG TV – Try these DIY Solutions!
If AirPlay isn’t working on your LG TV, there are several troubleshooting solutions you can try to resolve the issue. Here are some effective DIY solutions to get AirPlay working again.
- Confirm both your LG TV and iPhone/iPad/Mac are connected to the same WiFi.
- Check whether you have turned on the AirPlay feature on your LG Smart TV.
- Restart both your LG TV and your iPhone/iPad/Mac to clear any temporary glitches.
- Update your LG TV firmware if it runs on an outdated version. Also, update the Apple device as well.
- If none of the steps work, contact LG Customer Support to resolve the issue.
FAQ
Audio and video desynchronization can happen due to network issues or temporary malfunctions on the device.
Yes, you can mirror the iPhone or iPad screen to LG TVs via AirPlay.