How do I fix No AirPlay Found in macOS Tahoe 26.2?

Follow the steps in The Fix section. Each step lists the exact System Settings path or Terminal command.

Is this fix confirmed for macOS Tahoe 26.2?

Yes — verified on macOS Tahoe 26.2. Article is updated when Apple ships a point release that changes the symptom or fix.

How to Fix No AirPlay Found in macOS Tahoe 26.2

Is your Apple TV or HomePod missing from the AirPlay menu on macOS Tahoe or Sequoia?

TL;DR fix

The full fix is in The Fix section below. Verified on macOS Tahoe 26.2.

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The Symptom

The AirPlay icon doesn't show your devices, or it says "Connecting..." indefinitely before failing.

The Fix

Restart the AirPlay Receiver Daemon

Open Terminal and force the AirPlay process to reload:

killall AirPlayXPCHelper

Check "AirPlay Receiver" Settings

Go to System Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff.

Ensure "AirPlay Receiver" is toggled ON. Set "Allow AirPlay For" to "Anyone on the Same Network."

Flush the Discovery Cache

If devices aren't appearing, reset the mDNSResponder:

sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder

Pro Tip

Ensure your Mac and the AirPlay device are on the same Wi-Fi frequency (e.g., both on 5GHz). Some routers don't "bridge" discovery between 2.4GHz and 5GHz correctly.

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