How to Mirror Mac to Android TV

TL;DR: Open AirMirror Receiver on the Android TV, connect both devices to the same LAN, then choose it under Mac Control Center > Screen Mirroring. Use built-in AirPlay if supported, Chrome only with a Google Cast receiver, or HDMI for a predictable display.

Pick a Method by What You Need to Show

Method	What it shares	Main requirement
AirMirror Receiver	Full Mac display	Receiver open on Android TV and same LAN
Built-in AirPlay	Mirrored display; extension may be available	TV model with AirPlay enabled
Google Chrome	A tab or computer screen	TV with Google Cast and current Chrome
HDMI	Mac display over cable	Compatible Mac port or video adapter

AirPlay and Google Cast are not interchangeable. See AirPlay vs casting vs screen mirroring if you only need one video.

Method 1: Mirror the Mac with AirMirror Receiver

AirMirror: TV Cast & Mirror turns an Android TV into a receiver for Mac mirroring and casting over Wi-Fi.

1. Install AirMirror from the Google Play Store on the Android TV.
2. Open AirMirror and leave the receiver screen active. Note the TV name it displays.
3. Put the Mac and Android TV on the same home LAN. Avoid guest Wi-Fi, a VPN, or client isolation.
4. On the Mac, click Control Center in the menu bar, then click Screen Mirroring.
5. Select the TV name shown by AirMirror and enter the on-screen code if requested.

To stop, reopen Control Center > Screen Mirroring and disconnect. Mirroring exposes notifications, so enable Focus before presenting.

Method 2: Use the TV's Built-in AirPlay

AirPlay availability varies by Android TV or Google TV model and firmware.

1. Find AirPlay or Apple AirPlay & HomeKit in the TV settings and turn it on.
2. Connect the Mac and TV to the same local network.
3. Open Control Center > Screen Mirroring on the Mac and select the TV.
4. Follow the prompt. On supported setups, choose whether to mirror the Mac or use the TV as a separate display; available choices depend on macOS and the receiver.

Apple's AirPlay guidance for Mac covers sharing a window, mirroring, or extending on supported setups. Wording varies by macOS release.

Method 3: Cast a Chrome Tab or Screen

If the TV has Google Cast, Chrome provides a route separate from AirPlay.

1. Open an updated version of Chrome on the Mac.
2. Select More > Cast, save, and share > Cast.
3. Choose the Android TV or Google Cast receiver.
4. To share the whole computer display, open Sources and choose Cast screen; otherwise, keep the default tab-casting option.

Google's Chrome instructions note that screen-cast audio may remain on the Mac, while tab audio can play on the TV. On macOS 15 or later, Chrome may need Local Network access.

Method 4: Connect the Mac with HDMI

Use a cable when wireless discovery is blocked or reliability matters.

1. If the Mac has HDMI, connect it directly. Otherwise, use a video-capable USB-C or Thunderbolt-to-HDMI adapter that matches the Mac.
2. Connect the HDMI cable and switch the TV to the corresponding input. If the TV does not appear in Displays, reconnect both ends and verify the selected input.
3. Open Apple menu > System Settings > Displays.
4. Choose a mirrored arrangement if you want the TV and Mac to show the same content; choose an extended arrangement for a separate workspace.

Check the Mac model's limits when configuring an external display. HDMI cannot bypass DRM.

Fix a Mac That Cannot Find the TV

Try these checks in order:

1. Confirm AirMirror is open or built-in AirPlay is enabled. A TV in Chrome's Cast list is not necessarily an AirPlay receiver.
2. Verify both devices are on one reachable LAN. Temporarily disable VPN software and leave guest Wi-Fi.
3. Restart AirMirror or the TV's AirPlay service, then reopen Screen Mirroring on the Mac.
4. Update macOS, Chrome when used, the Android TV system, and the receiver app.

If mirroring stutters or disconnects, follow the same-LAN stability checks in the lag and disconnect guide; they also apply to Mac. If only a protected movie is black, test the desktop or a local photo; success points to content restrictions.

Mirror Mac to Android TV FAQ

How to connect a MacBook to an Android TV?

For full-screen wireless mirroring, run AirMirror on the Android TV and select it from Mac Control Center > Screen Mirroring. With supported built-in AirPlay setups, macOS may also offer a separate-display option instead of duplicating the desktop.

How can I mirror my Mac to my Samsung TV?

First verify the exact Samsung model and operating system; many Samsung TVs are not Android TV. If that model supports AirPlay, enable it and use the Mac's Screen Mirroring control; otherwise use a compatible receiver or HDMI.

How do I mirror my MacBook to my TV without HDMI?

Use built-in AirPlay or open AirMirror on an Android TV, keep both devices on the same local network, and select the receiver from Control Center > Screen Mirroring on the Mac.

Why can't I cast from my Mac to my TV?

The TV may support Google Cast but not AirPlay, or discovery may be blocked by a VPN, guest Wi-Fi, or missing macOS 15 Local Network permission. Match the protocol first; after Chrome connects, whole-screen Cast audio may remain on the Mac, so cast a tab when TV audio matters.