How To Airplay NFL App to TV from iPhone and Mac

Want to watch NFL games on a bigger screen? Install the NFL app and stream games on all Smart TVs. If the app stops working, AirPlay it to your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible TV. However, the NFL app does not support AirPlay, so you need to screen mirror it from your iPhone/iPad or Mac. Follow the steps below to mirror the NFL app.

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So, do you want to watch NFL games on your big-screen TV? If you have an iPhone or Mac, you can easily AirPlay NFL app to TV. This guide will show you how to do it in just a few simple steps.

How to AirPlay NFL from iOS Devices (iPhone)

NFL AirPlay from iOS devices is a great way to watch NFL games on your TV without any cables. All you need is an Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible TV and your iOS device. Once connected, you can mirror your screen or AirPlay NFL app. Let’s see steps:

[1] Turn on your TV and make sure it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iOS device.

[2] Open the Control Center on your iPhone or iPad by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen.

[3] Tap the Screen Mirroring icon.

[4] Select your TV from the list of devices.

[5] Once your devices are paired, the screen of your iPhone or iPad will be mirrored to your TV.

[6] Launch the NFL app on your iPhone or iPad.

[7] Sign in to your NFL / NFL Plus account.

[8] Play your favorite content to watch it on your TV.

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How to AirPlay NFL on Apple/AirPlay-2 TV from Mac

To stream NFL content from your MacBook to an AirPlay-compatible TV, follow these steps:

[1] Turn on your TV and MacBook and connect them to the same Wi-Fi network.

 [2] Open the Safari browser on your MacBook and go to the NFL (www.nfl.com) website.

 [3] Sign in to your NFL account.

 [4] Select the content you want to watch and click the AirPlay icon in the Safari toolbar.

 [5] From the list of available devices, select your TV.

 [6] The content will start playing on your TV.

How to AirPlay NFL to Android TV (Screen Mirroring)

To mirror NFL from iPhone to Android TV using AirPlay, enable AirPlay on your Android TV, connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network, open the NFL app on your iPhone, select an NFL event to play, swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen to open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, and select your Android TV.

[1] Enable AirPlay on your Android TV. Go to Settings > AirPlay and HomeKit Settings > Turn on AirPlay.

[2] Make sure your iPhone and Android TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

[3] Open the NFL app on your iPhone.

[4] Log in and select an NFL content to play.

[5] Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen to open Control Center.

[6] Tap Screen Mirroring and select your Android TV.

[7] The NFL content will now be mirrored to your Android TV.

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How to AirPlay NFL to Smart Without WiFi

If you have a Lightning to Digital AV adapter and HDMI cable, you can mirror the NFL app to your TV without WiFi. Here are the steps:

[1] Connect the Lightning adapter to your iPhone or iPad via the charging port.

[2] Connect the HDMI cable to the adapter and the other end to your TV.

[3] On your TV, go to the source settings and select the HDMI port that you connected the cable to.

[4] Open the NFL app on your iPhone or iPad.

[5] Play the game, and it will be mirrored/Airplay to your TV.

NFL App Not Working on AirPlay

The NFL app may not work on AirPlay for various reasons, such as internet connectivity issues, server outages, outdated software, corrupted cache, or an inactive subscription. To troubleshoot the case, please follow the steps in our step-by-step guide.

[1] Check your internet connection.

[2] Make sure that the NFL app and your Apple TV are both up to date.

[3] Clear the cache of the NFL app.

[4] Renew your NFL subscription.

If you are still having trouble, please get in touch with NFL support for assistance.

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