Instructions apply to Macs running macOS Mojave (10.14) and later.

You need an Apple TV rig or an AirPlay-compatible smart TV on the same connection as the Mac.

In the Mac menu bar, select theControl Centericon.

Screen Mirroring highlighted in the Mac Control Center

In the Control Center, chooseScreen Mirroring.

To start displaying your Mac’s screen on your TV, selectApple TVor the name of your smart TV.

To stop AirPlay, return to the Screen Mirroring menuand selectDisplay Preferences.

Apple TV selected in the Mac Screen Mirroring menu

In macOS 12, chooseDisplay Settingsin the window that opens.

(The process differs from here slightly in macOS 11, as shown below.)

In macOS 12, selectDisconnectto stop AirPlay.

Display Preferences highlighted in the Mac Screen Mirroring menu

ChooseDoneto end the window.

Under AirPlay To, choose the Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV.

Alternatively, openControl Center, selectScreen Mirroringand choose the name of your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV.

Display Settings highlighted on a Mac

you’re able to make adjustments to the mirroring size for the best experience.

After turning on AirPlay, pick the blueAirPlay statusicon.

To change mirroring to your Macs built-in display, selectMirrorBuilt-inDisplay_Name.

The Disconnect button on the Mac Displays screen

How Do I AirPlay From My Mac to My Smart TV Without Apple TV?

The steps for turning on and using AirPlay are the same as connecting to an Apple TV.

Both Apple and Samsung list compatible TVs and monitors on their support sites.

AirPlay Display menu in macOS 11

Then select your Fire Stick rig from the AirPlay icon drop-down menu on your Mac.

you’re free to also AirPlay from your Mac to some Toshiba and Insignia Amazon Fire smart TVs.

AirPlay Device Code box that appears on a Mac when connecting to a smart TV.

The option to match a Mac’s built-in display size while mirroring highlighted from the AirPlay drop-down menu on a Mac.