7 TV Makers Build AirPlay Into Some Sets, No Apple TV Needed

Yes: you can AirPlay or mirror an iPhone to a smart TV with no Apple TV box, as long as the TV has AirPlay built in. Turn AirPlay on in the TV’s settings, put both on the same Wi‑Fi, then tap Screen Mirroring in Control Center or the AirPlay button in an app. All 7 makers in the table below (Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Roku, TCL and Hisense) have a support page saying some of their sets take AirPlay. Samsung names 2018 to 2025 models, and LG 2018 to 2024.

The catch is the model. Apple’s support page names an “AirPlay-compatible smart TV” as a target, but Apple’s US site no longer links to a list of them, so the maker’s own page is the place to check.

Which TVs take AirPlay, and where the switch is

TV maker	AirPlay, per the maker	Model years stated	Where to turn it on
Samsung	Yes, “select Samsung TV models” (also Smart Monitors)	2018–2025	Settings (All Settings) > Connection, or General on older sets > Apple AirPlay Settings > AirPlay
LG	Yes, AirPlay 2	2018 (webOS 4.0) to 2024 (webOS 24)	Input button > Home Dashboard > AirPlay > AirPlay and HomeKit settings > AirPlay On
Sony	Yes, on the Google TV models its help guide covers	Models named, not years	No on/off switch named; Input button > AirPlay opens HomeKit setup. Needs Google TV setup and an internet connection
Vizio	Yes, on TVs that support AirPlay 2 and HomeKit	Not stated; Vizio points to Apple’s list	V or Home button > SmartCast Home > Extras > Smart Home Settings > AirPlay > On
Roku	Yes, Roku TVs and players, by model number	Not stated; Roku OS 9.4 or 10.0 needed on listed models	Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit > AirPlay On
TCL (Google TV)	Yes, “on supported models”	Not stated	Home > Settings > All settings > System > AirPlay and HomeKit Settings
Hisense	Yes, on its Google TV and Roku TV sets	Not stated	Google TV: AirPlay in Settings (no fuller path given); Roku TV: as Roku

Every row comes from the maker’s own support page, read on 12 November 2026. “Not stated” means the page covers AirPlay but gives no model years.

Samsung: 2018 to 2025

Samsung’s US page says AirPlay 2 is on “select Samsung TV models (2018 - 2025)”. To switch it on, go to Settings (All Settings), then General, then Apple AirPlay Settings. Samsung moved the menu to Connection on newer sets, but its own page gives two cut-offs: “2023 and newer” in one paragraph and “2022-2025 TVs” in another. On a 2022 Samsung, look under both Connection and General.

The same menu has Require Code, for a passcode on first connection or every time, and Reset Paired Devices. Samsung adds a warning that matters in a new home: “If you use a mobile hotspot for your internet connection, AirPlay will not work.”

LG: every OLED and QNED from 2021

LG’s table runs from 2018 (webOS 4.0) to 2024 (webOS 24). From 2021 on, each year lists “All OLED Models” and “All QNED Models”, plus named UHD and NANO series; 2018 to 2020 list OLED and UHD series by name. The page is dated September 2026 but its table stops at 2024 sets, so it does not say either way for 2025 or 2026 models.

To turn it on, press Input on the remote, open Home Dashboard, select AirPlay, then AirPlay and HomeKit settings, and set AirPlay On. LG says the iPhone needs iOS 12.4 or newer.

Sony: Google TV sets

Sony’s US-English help guide for the BRAVIA 9, 8, 8 II, 7, 5, A95L, XR8B and XR8C says “This TV supports AirPlay 2”, and that Google TV setup and an internet connection are required to use it. HomeKit setup starts from the Input button, then AirPlay. Sony’s store FAQ for the 2026 BRAVIA 6 also says it supports AirPlay 2. Neither page gives a range of model years.

Vizio: check Apple’s list

Vizio’s page says your TV “must support AirPlay 2 and HomeKit”, and tells you to check your model against Apple’s list, without linking one. If it is supported, AirPlay lives under SmartCast Home, Extras, Smart Home Settings. Vizio says the AirPlay icon may also sit near the Cast icon on the SmartCast Home screen, and that menu names vary by model and software.

Roku: by model number

Roku says its Select and Plus Series TVs support AirPlay “regardless of Roku OS version”. For other Roku TVs and its players, it lists model numbers that need Roku OS 9.4 or higher (for example Roku TV models starting A, C or 7) or 10.0 (Roku TV 5xxx and 6xxx). Find yours under Settings > System > About. The switch is under Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit. If you are choosing a player rather than a TV, our guide to Roku’s four players sets out how they differ.

Roku adds that a Roku TV may drop off Wi‑Fi when it is off; turning on Fast TV start keeps it connected, at the cost of more standby power.

TCL and Hisense

TCL’s Google TV settings guide, based on the 65QM850G, lists AirPlay and HomeKit Settings under System “on supported models”, without naming them. Hisense’s FAQ says its Roku TVs have AirPlay through Roku’s software and that “With a Google TV, you’ll have AirPlay support”, then says only to turn AirPlay on in Settings.

The iPhone side: Screen Mirroring or AirPlay from an app

Apple’s support page gives two routes. Screen Mirroring shows your whole screen: on iPhone X or later, swipe down from the top-right corner to open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring and pick the TV. If a passcode appears on the TV, type it on the phone. To stop, open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, then Stop Mirroring.

AirPlay from an app sends just the video, song or photo: tap the AirPlay button in the app and choose the TV. In Photos, tap Share first, then AirPlay. Apple notes that some video apps might not support AirPlay. Under Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity > Automatically AirPlay, you can choose Never, Ask or Automatic for suggested connections.

If your TV is not on any list

Apple’s US AirPlay page links “See all AirPlay‑enabled smart TVs” to a Home accessories page that lists AirPlay speakers and receivers but no TVs. The only Apple list of AirPlay TVs we found is on its Egypt site, and it stops at 2021 sets. Vizio’s page suggests an HDMI cable or a streaming device if your TV lacks AirPlay. An Apple TV box is one such device; our tvOS 27 guide says which Apple TV models get the current software. AirPlay also needs the TV on your network, which rules it out on a set kept offline. And if the TV is still on the gift list, our shortlist of TVs from the reviews is a starting point; it does not rank AirPlay.

We did not cover Fire TV sets: we found no Amazon page outside amazon.com about AirPlay on them, and we do not use amazon.com as a source.

Questions people ask

Can I AirPlay to my TV without an Apple TV?

Yes, if the TV has AirPlay built in. Apple’s support page lists an “AirPlay-compatible smart TV” as a target alongside Apple TV, and Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Roku, TCL and Hisense each have a page saying some of their sets take AirPlay. Phone and TV must be on the same Wi‑Fi network.

How do I mirror my iPhone to my TV?

Join the iPhone and the TV to the same Wi‑Fi network, swipe down from the top-right corner to open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring and pick the TV. If the TV shows a passcode, type it on the phone. To stop, open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, then Stop Mirroring.

How do I turn on AirPlay on a Samsung TV?

Samsung says to go to Settings (All Settings), then Connection on newer sets or General on older ones, then Apple AirPlay Settings, and turn AirPlay on. Samsung’s page dates the change to Connection as both “2023 and newer” and “2022-2025”, so check both menus.

Which LG TVs support AirPlay?

LG lists AirPlay 2 on its 2018 to 2024 TVs: all OLED and QNED models from 2021, plus named UHD and NANO series, and earlier OLED and UHD series by name. Turn it on from the Input button: Home Dashboard, AirPlay, AirPlay and HomeKit settings, AirPlay On.

Why does my TV not show up in the AirPlay list?

The makers’ pages give the same first checks: the TV must support AirPlay 2, AirPlay must be switched on in its settings, and both devices must be on the same Wi‑Fi network. Samsung says AirPlay will not work over most mobile hotspots, and Vizio warns that guest, hotel and dorm networks can block it.

What is the difference between Screen Mirroring and AirPlay?

Both use AirPlay. The AirPlay button inside an app sends that video, song or photo to the TV. Screen Mirroring in Control Center shows the whole iPhone screen. Apple notes that some video apps might not support AirPlay.