How to Use Apple AirPlay on Sony BRAVIA TVs (2019+ Models)

Enabling AirPlay on Your Sony BRAVIA TV

• 💡 Ensure your Sony BRAVIA TV supports AirPlay, with most models from 2019 onwards having this capability.
• ⚙️ Navigate to Settings > System > Apple AirPlay & HomeKit on your TV.
• ✅ Make sure AirPlay is switched on within the AirPlay & HomeKit settings.

Network Connection Requirements

• 📶 Confirm that both your iPhone and your Sony TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔄 If networks differ, adjust the Wi-Fi connection on either your TV or your Apple device.

Screen Mirroring from iPhone

• 👆 Swipe down to open the Control Center on your iPhone.
• 🔳 Tap the icon that resembles two squares stacked on top of each other (Screen Mirroring).
• 📺 Select your Sony TV from the list of available devices.
• 🔒 If prompted, enter the on-screen code displayed on your TV into your iPhone and tap 'OK'.
• 🎬 Screen mirroring will now begin, displaying your iPhone's screen on the TV.

Mirroring Specific Apps (e.g., YouTube)

• ▶️ Open an app like YouTube on your iPhone.
• 🔗 Tap the mirroring icon (often found at the top of the app's interface).
• 📺 Select your Sony TV to start mirroring the app's content directly.
• 🔊 You can control the TV's volume from your iPhone using a slider and even use voice commands or a D-pad for control.

Mirroring Photos

• 🖼️ Open the Photos app on your iPhone and select a photo.
• 📤 Tap the Share icon.
• ➡️ Select AirPlay from the options, then choose your Sony TV.
• 📸 Your photo album will now stream to your TV screen.

Stopping and Resetting AirPlay Connections

• 🛑 To stop mirroring, swipe down to the Control Center, select Screen Mirroring, and tap Stop Mirroring.
• 🔄 To reset paired devices, go to Settings > System > Apple AirPlay & HomeKit > Settings > Reset Paired Devices on your TV.