Do you love to listen to music, but getting tired of using your iPhone speakers or headphones? Well, Apple has come up with an innovative solution that allows you to airplay your favorite music from your iPhone to your Mac. Airplay is a technology used by Apple, that allows users to stream their audio, video or any kind of media from one Apple device to another. With Airplay, you can easily listen to your favorite songs on your Mac and enjoy a rich and clear sound experience. In this blog, we will learn how to airplay music from iPhone to Mac.
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Why You Need to Airplay Music from iPhone to Mac
Airplay is the most convenient and simplest method to stream your media on your Mac. With Airplay, you don’t have to use your iPhone speakers or headphones, just connect your iPhone and your Mac, select the Airplay option, and you are good to go. Airplay gives you the freedom to listen to your favorite music from your iPhone on your Mac, without any interruption. You do not have to worry about battery life or running out of storage space on your iPhone. Airplay also lets you control the playback of your music from your Mac’s keyboard, giving you a better control over your music experience.
Method 1: Using iTunes
iTunes is a media player developed by Apple, and is one of the most popular applications that users use to manage and play their media files. With iTunes, you can easily airplay your music from your iPhone to your Mac.
1. Open iTunes on your Mac.
2. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a lightning cable.
3. Click on the "Phone" option in the top left corner of the iTunes window.
4. Click on "Music" in the left sidebar menu.
5. Choose the song or playlist that you want to airplay.
6. Click on the "Airplay" icon, located on the right side of the playback controls.
7. Select your Mac from the list of Airplay-enabled devices that appear.
8. Click on "Play" to start playing your music.
Pros: Easy to use, iTunes is pre-installed on Mac.
Cons: Need a lightning cable to connect the iPhone to Mac.
Method 2: Using QuickTime Player
QuickTime is a multimedia technology developed by Apple that enables users to play and stream different media files. QuickTime is also capable of airplaying music from your iPhone to your Mac.
1. Open QuickTime Player on your Mac.
2. Click on "File" in the top left corner of the QuickTime Player window.
3. Select "New Audio Recording" from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the arrow next to the red recording button.
5. Select your iPhone from the list of available devices.
6. Press the "Record" button to start recording.
7. After the recording starts, switch to the Music app on your iPhone.
8. Play the song or playlist that you want to airplay.
9. Once the song or playlist is finished playing, stop the recording on QuickTime Player.
Pros: QuickTime Player is pre-installed on Mac.
Cons: Needs to record before you can listen to music.
Method 3: Using Airfoil
Airfoil is a third-party application that enables users to airplay any audio from their Mac, including music from their iPhone.
1. Download and install Airfoil on your Mac.
2. Connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Mac.
3. Open Airfoil on your Mac.
4. Click on the "+" button to add a source.
5. Select your iPhone from the list of available sources.
6. Open the Music app on your iPhone and play the song or playlist that you want to airplay.
7. Click on the "Airfoil" icon on the right side of the playback controls.
8. Select your Mac from the list of available devices.
9. Click on "Play" to start playing your music.
Pros: Can airplay any audio from Mac.
Cons: Airfoil is not free.
What to Do If You Can’t Airplay Music from iPhone to Mac
If you are unable to airplay music from your iPhone to your Mac, try the following fixes.
– Make sure that your iPhone and Mac are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
– Restart your iPhone and Mac.
– Update your iPhone and Mac to the latest version.
– Make sure that Airplay is enabled on your Mac. To do this, go to System Preferences > Display > AirPlay Display.
Bonus Tip
If you want to listen to your music without any interruptions, turn off notifications on your Mac. To do this, go to System Preferences > Notifications and turn on "Do Not Disturb".
5 FAQs
Q1: Which iPhone models support Airplay?
A: All iPhone models from iPhone 4 onwards support Airplay.
Q2: Can I airplay music from my Mac to my iPhone?
A: Yes, you can airplay music from your Mac to your iPhone using Airfoil.
Q3: Do I need to download any application to airplay music from my iPhone to my Mac?
A: No, you do not need to download any application to airplay music from your iPhone to your Mac. Method 1 and 2 are pre-installed on your Mac.
Q4: Can I airplay music from my iPhone to more than one device at the same time?
A: Yes, you can airplay music from your iPhone to multiple devices at the same time using Airfoil.
Q5: Can I continue using my iPhone while my music is airplaying on my Mac?
A: Yes, you can continue using your iPhone while your music is airplaying on your Mac.
Final Thoughts
Airplay is a great and convenient way to listen to your music from your iPhone on your Mac. With the above methods, you can easily airplay music from your iPhone to your Mac and enjoy a high quality audio experience. Regardless of which method you choose, you can control your music playback from your Mac’s keyboard. If you face any issues while airplaying your music, use the bonus tip and check the FAQ’s for clarity.