SoundCloud is a top platform for music lovers, featuring a vast library of tracks from both well-known and emerging artists. If you want to stream your favorite SoundCloud playlists or podcasts on the big screen, Apple TV is an excellent choice. Though SoundCloud doesn’t offer a native app for Apple TV, you can still access and enjoy its music on Apple TV Via AirPlay. To learn about the screen mirroring process in detail, refer to this article.
Things to Do Before Screen Mirroring SoundCloud on Apple TV
Before proceeding to the main steps, fulfill the requirements below.
- Connect the Apple TV and iPhone or Mac to the same WiFi network.
- Get a SoundCloud Go ($4.99/month) or SoundCloud Go+ ($10.99/month) subscription from its website.
- Go to Settings on your Apple TV and enable the AirPlay option.
How to AirPlay SoundCloud on Apple TV from iPhone
1. Download the SoundCloud app from the App Store if you don’t have it and log in.
2. Open the app and find the track, playlist, or album you want to play. Then, start playing the music.
3. On your iPhone, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open the Control Center.
4. In the Control Center, look for the AirPlay icon (a triangle with circles radiating above it). This can appear in the audio playback section, where the music’s track title is shown.
5. Tap the AirPlay icon. A list of available AirPlay devices will appear. Choose your Apple TV name from the list of devices.
6. Once selected, the music from SoundCloud will start streaming on your TV. You can control the music playback (play, pause, skip tracks) from your iPhone.
How to AirPlay SoundCloud Music on Apple TV from Mac
1. Open the browser on your Mac (Safari, Chrome, etc.), and go to soundcloud.com.
2. Log in to the account and start playing the music you want. While the music track is playing, click the Sound icon in the menu bar.
3. You will see a list of available audio output devices. Look for Apple TV in the list of devices. Select Apple TV as Audio Output. This will route the audio from the SoundCloud website to your Apple TV.
4. Your music will now be playing through your TV, and you can control it from the SoundCloud web interface or the Control Center on your Mac.
FAQ
If you can’t AirPlay SoundCloud, ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network and that AirPlay is enabled on your device. Then, Restart both devices and try again.