Question/Issue
Samsung Smart TVs upgraded after 2018 say that they support Apple AirPlay. Can I play content with FairPlay DRM on Samsung Smart TVs with AirPlay?
Brief Description
The AirPlay function of Samsung Smart TV supports 'screen mirroring' and 'audio mirroring'. In this case, AirPlay support is possible only for video or audio content that is not protected by FairPlay DRM.
In order to play FairPlay video content on a TV through AirPlay, 'AirPlay Streaming' must be supported. Currently, this function is only supported by Apple devices such as Apple TV or Mac.
Difference between Airplay Mirroring and Airplay Streaming
- Airplay Mirroring: A method of capturing the screen of a mobile device such as an iPhone and transmitting it to an external display such as a TV. Due to security issues, it is not possible to play FairPlay DRM content through mirroring. While AirPlay mirroring, the same video is played on a mobile device as on an external device (mirroring).
- Airplay streaming: A method of transmitting content from a mobile device to an external device such as an Apple TV and playing it directly on the device. FairPlay DRM must be supported on both devices if the content is protected by FairPlay DRM. During AirPlay streaming playback on an external device, the mobile device only displays the message 'This video is playing on xxx' and playback controls.
Please refer to the links below for additional information on Apple AirPlay features.