Apple’s new iOS 17 update introduces enhancements across the board, with each iPhone application and functionality receiving improvements – including the well-known AirPlay. AirPlay, a wireless communication protocol from Apple, facilitates streaming music and video content from iPhones, iPads, and Macs to devices such as Apple TV, HomePod, as well as third-party speakers, smart TVs, set-top boxes, and receivers.
Understanding the iOS 17 AirPlay Upgrade
This overview outlines the upgrades coming to AirPlay with the iOS 17 update, the same of which will also be available for iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma.
Getting to Know Your AirPlay Habits
With iOS 17, AirPlay becomes more intelligent, gaining the ability to understand and learn your preferences over time. For instance, if you regularly use AirPlay to stream content from your iPhone to your Apple TV in the living room, it will recognise this pattern and prioritise showing the Apple TV over other AirPlay devices in your home.
iOS 17 AirPlay Adjustments
In the new AirPlay interface, devices will be displayed based on their relevance, with suggestions offered proactively based on your previous usage patterns. The interface is designed to be intuitive, showcasing devices that are in close proximity first rather than providing a random list. It also makes it easier to identify which device is receiving content through AirPlay and whether AirPlay is active.
Automatic AirPlay Extended
The automatic AirPlay feature that was limited to TVs in iOS 16 now includes speakers in iOS 17. This allows your iPhone to automatically connect to nearby speakers and TVs when streaming content from apps you frequently use with AirPlay.
AirPlay for the Traveler
Apple is collaborating with hotel chains and TV manufacturers to offer smart TVs that enable hotel guests to seamlessly AirPlay content from their Apple devices to the in-room TV.
This feature gives guests the ability to enjoy their own TV shows and movies without having to log into streaming accounts on shared TVs, thus enhancing privacy and security when watching content on the go.
IHG Hotels and Resorts will be the first hospitality provider to implement AirPlay in its properties, and LG is set to launch smart TVs with built-in AirPlay functionality, specifically designed for hotels.
For Further Details
To learn more about the upcoming enhancements in iOS 17, refer to our detailed iOS 17 roundup.
