Airplay + Screen Mirror confusion

Airplay + Screen Mirror confusion

Airplay + Screen Mirror confusion
Airplay + Screen Mirror confusion
2025-11-08 05:10:38 - last edited 3 weeks ago
Tags: #AirPlay
Model: ER605 (TL-R605)   TL-SG108E   EAP670  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 2.3.0 Build 20250428 Rel.18967

Hi All,

 

I'm currently having an issue related to iPhone AirPlay to a Hisense TV.

 

Screen Mirror works a treat but once I switch to Airplay, video will play for no more than 15 seconds.

 

Following are my current config:

- mDNS setup to allow for Main network to IoT network

- ACL to allow AirPlay (UDP) between Main and Iot network

- ACL setup on Gateway and ACL

 

Not sure what else I'm missing and would really appreciate some insight regarding my config here.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

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Re:Airplay + Screen Mirror confusion-Solution
3 weeks ago - last edited 3 weeks ago

Hi  @Sriracha02 

Thanks for posting here: Here are some steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Check Network Configuration

  • Verify mDNS Setup: Ensure that mDNS is correctly configured to allow communication between your main network and IoT network. This is crucial for device discovery in AirPlay.
  • Review ACL Settings: Double-check the Access Control List (ACL) settings on your gateway to ensure that all necessary ports for AirPlay are open and correctly configured. The main ports to consider are:
    • UDP 5353 for mDNS ( Bonjour service discovery)
    • TCP/UDP 3689 for AirPlay
    • UDP 6000-6007 for video streaming
  • Check for Conflicting Rules: Sometimes, ACL rules can conflict or be misordered, which might block necessary traffic. Ensure that the rules allowing AirPlay traffic are not being overridden by other security settings.

2. Update Firmware

  • Update TV Firmware: Check if there are any firmware updates available for your Hisense TV that might improve AirPlay compatibility.
  • Update iPhone: Ensure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS, as updates can sometimes fix bugs related to AirPlay.

3. Reset Network Settings on iPhone

  • Sometimes, network settings on the iPhone can cause issues with AirPlay. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will reset all network settings, including Wi-Fi passwords, VPN, and APN settings.

4. Check Wi-Fi Signal and Bandwidth

  • Signal Strength: Ensure that both your iPhone and Hisense TV have a strong Wi-Fi signal. Weak signals can cause disconnections.
  • Bandwidth: High-definition video streaming requires a stable and fast internet connection. If your network is congested or slow, it might cause the AirPlay stream to drop.

5. Disable QoS or Bandwidth Limitations

  • If your router has Quality of Service (QoS) settings or bandwidth limitations, try disabling them temporarily to see if that resolves the issue.

6. Use a Different Wi-Fi Network

  • Try connecting both your iPhone and TV to a different Wi-Fi network to rule out issues specific to your current network.

7. Check for Interference

  • Other electronic devices or Wi-Fi networks can cause interference. Try changing the Wi-Fi channel on your router to see if that improves the AirPlay connection.

8. Contact Hisense Support

  • If none of the above steps work, it might be a specific issue with the Hisense TV’s implementation of AirPlay. Contact Hisense support for further assistance.

9. Consider Third-Party Solutions

  • If AirPlay continues to be problematic, consider using a third-party app that supports screen mirroring, which might offer better compatibility with your TV.

 

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Re:Airplay + Screen Mirror confusion
2025-11-08 14:51:55

Hi @Sriracha02,

 

Airplay uses several ports (TCP too) plus the ephemeral range.  Based on your problem, you might be missing them; UDP/TCP ports 49152-65535 are used for the media transfer and screen mirroring.

 

Also just google "airplay ports firewall" to check if there's any other ports you need.

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Re:Airplay + Screen Mirror confusion-Solution
3 weeks ago - last edited 3 weeks ago

Hi  @Sriracha02 

Thanks for posting here: Here are some steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Check Network Configuration

  • Verify mDNS Setup: Ensure that mDNS is correctly configured to allow communication between your main network and IoT network. This is crucial for device discovery in AirPlay.
  • Review ACL Settings: Double-check the Access Control List (ACL) settings on your gateway to ensure that all necessary ports for AirPlay are open and correctly configured. The main ports to consider are:
    • UDP 5353 for mDNS ( Bonjour service discovery)
    • TCP/UDP 3689 for AirPlay
    • UDP 6000-6007 for video streaming
  • Check for Conflicting Rules: Sometimes, ACL rules can conflict or be misordered, which might block necessary traffic. Ensure that the rules allowing AirPlay traffic are not being overridden by other security settings.

2. Update Firmware

  • Update TV Firmware: Check if there are any firmware updates available for your Hisense TV that might improve AirPlay compatibility.
  • Update iPhone: Ensure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS, as updates can sometimes fix bugs related to AirPlay.

3. Reset Network Settings on iPhone

  • Sometimes, network settings on the iPhone can cause issues with AirPlay. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will reset all network settings, including Wi-Fi passwords, VPN, and APN settings.

4. Check Wi-Fi Signal and Bandwidth

  • Signal Strength: Ensure that both your iPhone and Hisense TV have a strong Wi-Fi signal. Weak signals can cause disconnections.
  • Bandwidth: High-definition video streaming requires a stable and fast internet connection. If your network is congested or slow, it might cause the AirPlay stream to drop.

5. Disable QoS or Bandwidth Limitations

  • If your router has Quality of Service (QoS) settings or bandwidth limitations, try disabling them temporarily to see if that resolves the issue.

6. Use a Different Wi-Fi Network

  • Try connecting both your iPhone and TV to a different Wi-Fi network to rule out issues specific to your current network.

7. Check for Interference

  • Other electronic devices or Wi-Fi networks can cause interference. Try changing the Wi-Fi channel on your router to see if that improves the AirPlay connection.

8. Contact Hisense Support

  • If none of the above steps work, it might be a specific issue with the Hisense TV’s implementation of AirPlay. Contact Hisense support for further assistance.

9. Consider Third-Party Solutions

  • If AirPlay continues to be problematic, consider using a third-party app that supports screen mirroring, which might offer better compatibility with your TV.

 

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Re:Airplay + Screen Mirror confusion
3 weeks ago

  @D-C Thanks for your reply. Enabling TCP definitely helped!

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Re:Airplay + Screen Mirror confusion
3 weeks ago
Hi Vincent, thanks for your help. Can confirm that mDNS was already working since the discovery had no issues. Regarding the ACL side, I can't seem to get my ER605 to allow specific ports, and it only allows the network as a whole. Am I missing something here?
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