AirPlay is one of the easiest ways to send audio to Sonos — if you're on an Apple device and your speaker supports it. This guide covers exactly how to AirPlay to Sonos from an iPhone, iPad or Mac, which speakers work, and what to do if you're not on Apple (where the Cast to Sonos extension picks up the slack).
What you'll need
- An AirPlay 2-compatible Sonos speaker
- An iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Both on the same Wi-Fi network
How to AirPlay to Sonos
1. Check your Sonos supports AirPlay 2
Make sure your speaker is an AirPlay 2-compatible Sonos model and is set up on the same Wi-Fi as your Apple device.
2. Open the AirPlay control on your Apple device
On iPhone or iPad, open Control Center and tap the AirPlay icon. On a Mac, click the AirPlay/volume icon in the menu bar or Control Center.
3. Select your Sonos speaker
Pick your Sonos room from the AirPlay device list.
4. Play your audio
Start playing — the audio streams from your Apple device to the Sonos speaker over AirPlay 2.
Not on an Apple device?
AirPlay only sends from Apple hardware. If you're on Windows or Android, or you just want to send a specific browser tab's audio (YouTube, radio, podcasts, web players), use the free Cast to Sonos Chrome extension — it streams the audio straight to your Sonos speakers, no AirPlay required.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Sonos speakers support AirPlay 2?
AirPlay 2 works on newer Sonos models (the S2-generation speakers). Older models without AirPlay 2 can still receive the stream if they're grouped with an AirPlay 2-capable speaker. Check your specific model in the Sonos app.
Can I AirPlay to Sonos from Windows or Android?
No. AirPlay is an Apple technology, so there's no native AirPlay sender on Windows or Android. To get audio from a Windows PC or a browser to Sonos, use the free Cast to Sonos extension instead.
Why doesn't my Sonos show up in the AirPlay list?
Make sure your Apple device and the Sonos speaker are on the same Wi-Fi network and that the speaker is an AirPlay 2 model. Restarting Wi-Fi on your device, or the speaker, usually fixes a missing entry.
Is AirPlay or casting better?
If you're on an Apple device and your Sonos supports AirPlay 2, AirPlay is simple and built in. If you're on Windows, Android, or want to send a specific browser tab's audio, casting with Cast to Sonos is the better route.
Related guides
- AirPlay to Sonos from Windows
- Cast to Sonos from a Mac
- Stream any browser audio to Sonos