As Twitch supports Apple AirPlay, you can easily mirror live streams from the mobile app to a larger screen. This way, you can watch esports tournaments, learn gaming skills, or stream broadcasts with friends and family. This guide explains two wireless methods to watch Twitch on an AirPlay-compatible device.
Steps to AirPlay Twitch from iPhone
1. Get the Twitch application from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Connect your AirPlay receiver (Apple TV or AirPlay-enabled Smart TV) and iPhone to the same WiFi.
3. Run the Twitch application on your smartphone and sign in with the registered account.
4. Once you land on the app’s home page, play a live stream of your choice.
5. Swipe up or down your iPhone’s Control Center and click the Screen Mirroring icon.
6. From the list of available devices, select your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible Smart TV.
Note: If you have set up a passcode earlier, enter it on your iPhone to finish the pairing process.
Once connected, you can watch the chosen live stream on a big screen via AirPlay.
Steps to AirPlay Twitch from Mac
1. Check if your Mac is paired to the same WiFi as your AirPlay-enabled Smart TV or Apple TV.
2. Visit the Twitch website (https://www.twitch.tv) using Safari on Mac.
3. Click Log In at the top right corner. Type your Twitch account username and password and hit Log In.
4. Once you reach the main screen, play the desired live stream of your preference.
5. Based on your Mac operating system, do either of the following.
- If your Mac runs with macOS Big Sur or later, click
in the menu bar to view Control Center. Select the Screen Mirroring 
icon.
- For Mac with macOS Catalina or earlier, tap
in the Mac menu bar.
6. Select the name of your Apple TV or AirPlay-enabled TV to connect.
The selected Twitch live stream will be mirrored to your TV within a few moments.
FAQ
Check if your iPhone/iPad and AirPlay receiving device are on the same WiFi, restart both devices, update the app and device, and verify that AirPlay settings are enabled.
