
How does AirPlay 2 differ from the Apple's original wireless protocol, and what can you stream it on? Let's break it down.

Since the debut of the first AirPlay 2 device in 2018 - Apple's own HomePod - the number of devices that work with AirPlay has expanded dramatically to include TVs, Roku streaming devices, AV receivers and speakers. The upgraded AirPlay 2 system expands these capabilities to include many more devices made by other manufacturers, and adds the potential for whole-house entertainment.

The original Apple AirPlay is a proprietary system for streaming audio or video from one Apple source - typically an iPhone, iPad or a Mac computer - to another device over a home network. Are you sick of watching videos on a tiny screen? Or do want to play your music over your stereo instead? Apple's AirPlay 2 allows you to do this and more, and it's baked right into every iPhone and Mac.
