{"id":17057,"date":"2025-03-20T10:53:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T09:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/?p=17057"},"modified":"2025-03-20T10:53:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T09:53:10","slug":"airplay-xbox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/airplay-xbox\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Steps to AirPlay to Xbox [+ Best Casting Apps to Use]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your iPhone is a paradise of fantastic mobile games that are not available on the Xbox. However, there are instances when the small screen can ruin your gaming experience. This can make you think, “Does the Xbox have AirPlay?” <\/em>If it does, how do you AirPlay to the Xbox? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This article will discuss everything you need to know about connecting your Apple device to your gaming console.<\/p>\n\n\n

Can You AirPlay to the Xbox?<\/h2>\n\n\n

No, you can\u2019t <\/strong>AirPlay on the Xbox<\/strong> because it doesn\u2019t support this feature. However, you can mirror your Apple device to the console to imitate the AirPlay functionality. Through screen mirroring, you can project your iPhone\u2019s display to your Xbox monitor. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xbox consoles can wirelessly connect to other devices on the same local network. Microsoft integrated the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) into its consoles, making this possible. However, if you own an iOS device, there is no native<\/em> way to cast your display to non-iOS devices like your Xbox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Xbox doesn\u2019t have AirPlay, screen mirroring is an easy workaround for enlarging a small smartphone screen into a larger device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screen mirroring is different from casting. Mirroring duplicates your iPhone, iPad, or Mac\u2019s screen. On the other hand, casting to the Xbox only lets you send specific content, such as a video or website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find out more about the iPhone\u2019s AirPlay functionality on Apple Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

How to AirPlay (Screen Mirror) to the Xbox<\/h2>\n\n\n

To screen mirror your Apple device to the Xbox, you need a third-party app that turns your Xbox into a screen mirroring receiver. Various apps are available online, but we will use AirServer Xbox Edition<\/a> for this tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AirServer boasts of being a combined AirPlay, Miracast, and Google Cast application. This app allows you to mirror your iPhone at 720p and 1080p at 60 FPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important! <\/strong>Your iPhone and Xbox should connect to the same Wi-Fi network for mirroring to work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Here are the steps to screen mirror to the Xbox using AirServer:<\/p>\n\n\n

Step 1: Download AirServer Xbox Edition<\/a> on Your Xbox<\/h3>\n\n\n

The app has a 30-day free trial. After the trial, you must purchase the license key for $19.99 to continue using the app. The good thing about AirServer\u2019s free trial is that it\u2019s fully functional. It also doesn\u2019t automatically charge once your trial ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out AirServer\u2019s frequently asked questions (FAQs) on AirServer Support<\/a> to know more about its free trial.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

Step 2: Open & Set Up AirServer<\/h3>\n\n\n

Follow the on-screen instructions that will appear on your Xbox.<\/p>\n\n\n

Step 3: Open Your iPhone\u2019s \u201cControl Center\u201d<\/h3>\n\n

Step 4: Tap on \u201cScreen Mirroring\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n

iPhone\u2019s screen mirroring icon looks like two overlapping screens. <\/p>\n\n\n

Step 5: Select Your Xbox from the List of Available Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n

Your iPhone\u2019s display should mirror your Xbox once a connection is established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know you can also AirPlay on Chromebook? Find out how<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

3 Alternatives to AirServer Xbox Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n

Apart from AirServer, there are other third-party apps that you can use to mirror your iPhone to the Xbox. These apps have different features, making them ideal for various purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the alternatives to AirServer Xbox Edition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n