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One of the neat ways macOS Monterey upgrades Apple desktops and notebooks is turning them into AirPlay targets. Follow along for how to AirPlay to Mac including what hardware works with the new feature and how to enable it with older devices.

Compatibility

To use your Mac as an AirPlay target, it’s best to be running macOS Monterey with a:

For iPhone and iPad, Apple says you’ll get the best results mirroring from:

How to AirPlay content to your Mac using macOS Monterey Guides

To get older iPhones, iPads, and Macs to mirror to a Mac running Monterey, you can head to System Preferences > Sharing > AirPlay Receiver and choose “Anyone on the same network” or “Everyone.” However, in those instances, Apple notes AirPlay will be at a “lower video resolution.”

How to AirPlay to Mac with macOS Monterey

Here’s how this looks:

  • You can also AirPlay from within different video and audio apps.

    Wrap-up

    While AirPlay to Mac may not be a feature you use daily, it can be quite useful in a variety of situations, from sharing photos and videos, presentations, audio, and more, particularly for content that isn’t stored on your Mac.

    Are you using AirPlay to Mac with macOS Monterey? What scenarios are you finding it most helpful? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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