Software & Apps Windows How to Get AirPlay on Windows Yes, you can stream music and videos via Apple AirPlay on a Windows PC by Sam Costello Writer Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. our editorial process Facebook Twitter Sam Costello Updated on December 05, 2020 reviewed by Ryan Perian Lifewire Tech Review Board Member Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. our review board Article reviewed on Feb 13, 2020 Ryan Perian Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide Tweet Share Email What To Know iTunes is the easiest route. Install iTunes, and you can connect to other AirPlay devices over Wi-Fi.TuneBlade and Airfoil are great options for streaming video with AirPlay.For screen mirroring, try AirMyPC, AirParrot, AirServer, or X-Mirage. This article explains how to use Apple AirPlay on Windows using several third party applications. Check individual software requirements to make sure they are compatible with your version of Windows. AirPlay Streaming From iTunes on Windows Basic AirPlay audio streaming comes built into the Windows version of iTunes. Just install iTunes on your PC and connect to the Wi-Fi network hosting the devices, then you're ready to send music from your computer to compatible audio devices. Lifewire / Nusha Ashjaee Stream Any Media Over AirPlay on Windows Non-audio streaming through AirPlay requires a Mac. You can stream media from virtually any program including ones that don't support AirPlay, since the features is part of the macOS operating system. For example, if you're running the desktop version of a music app that doesn't support AirPlay, you can use macOS to send music to your wireless speakers. This method won't work for PC users because AirPlay on Windows only exists as part of iTunes, separately from the operating system. A pair of programs might help: TuneBlade is free to use on open-source operating systems, but it's available to purchase for Windows.Airfoil for Windows offers a free trial version you can use before deciding to upgrade to the full, paid edition. Lifewire AirPlay Mirroring on Windows With Extra Software AirPlay Mirroring lets you show whatever is on your Mac or iOS device's screen on an HDTV using the Apple TV. This method is another OS-level feature that's not available as part of Windows, but you can add it with these programs: AirMyPC lets you use AirPlay to mirror to an Apple TV or Chromecast. Add-on software for Windows lets you use the mirrored screen like a virtual whiteboard.AirParrot enables mirroring to Apple TV and Chromecast. It also lets you mirror one program to the Apple TV while showing something else on your PC, which is not possible on Macs.AirServer is a powerful tool designed for educators that allows a PC to receive video over AirPlay. It comes with a free trial.X-Mirage supports AirPlay Mirroring to any Mac or PC and adds the ability to record what's on your screen as well as audio. It also lets you mirror more than one device at a time onto the same screen. It is not compatible with Apple TV. Lifewire AirPlay Receiver on Windows Another Mac-only feature of AirPlay is the ability for computers to receive AirPlay streams from other devices, so Macs running recent versions of macOS can essentially function like an Apple TV. A few stand-alone programs will give your Windows PC this same ability: AirPlay Client for Windows Media Center is a free program that requires Bonjour, which comes as part of iTunes on Windows.LonelyScreen is a free program that supports both receiving and recording content over AirPlay.Shairport4w is an open-source project available as a free download. Lifewire Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up. Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit